Candyman
“We dare you to say his name five times.”
The Candyman, a murderous soul with a hook for a hand, is accidentally summoned to reality by a skeptic grad student researching the monster's myth.
Where to watch Candyman in United States
Amazon Video
Apple TV Store
Google Play Movies
Fandango At HomeClick a service to open Candyman there. Availability last verified on July 13, 2026.
Where is Candyman streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| India | — | Amazon Video |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Canada | Netflix | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo |
| Australia | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Germany | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| France | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Canal VOD |
| Spain | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Amazon Video |
| Brazil | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Japan | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
About Candyman
Candyman is a 1992 English-language drama, horror and thriller film directed by Bernard Rose. The cast is led by Virginia Madsen, Tony Todd, Xander Berkeley. It has a runtime of 1h 40m. Viewers rate it 6.7/10 across 1800 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
Candyman was produced by Propaganda Films, PolyGram Filmed Entertainment, and Candyman Films and made in United States of America. It was released on October 16, 1992, and carries a R certification. Made on a budget of about $6 million, it went on to gross $26 million worldwide.
- Director
- Bernard Rose
- Writers
- Bernard Rose
- Release date
- October 16, 1992
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- R
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Budget
- $6 million
- Box office
- $26 million
- Production
- Propaganda Films, PolyGram Filmed Entertainment, Candyman Films
Candyman cast & crew
Candyman was directed by Bernard Rose and written by Bernard Rose.
The cast features Virginia Madsen as Helen Lyle, Tony Todd as Candyman, Xander Berkeley as Trevor Lyle, Kasi Lemmons as Bernadette Walsh, Vanessa Williams as Anne-Marie McCoy, and DeJuan Guy as Jake.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Philip Glass, cinematography is by Anthony B. Richmond, and it was produced by Steve Golin and Clive Barker.
Is Candyman worth watching?
Candyman holds an audience score of 6.7/10 from 1,822 ratings, a solidly received drama films.
At 1h 40m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy drama, horror, and thriller, Candyman is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Candyman
Candyman isn't on a subscription service in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home.
Streaming rights change country by country and month by month, so the options above reflect United States today — switch your country at the top of the where-to-watch section to see availability elsewhere.
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Cast of Candyman
Virginia Madsen
Helen Lyle
Tony Todd
Candyman
Xander Berkeley
Trevor Lyle
Kasi Lemmons
Bernadette Walsh
Vanessa Williams
Anne-Marie McCoy
DeJuan Guy
Jake
Michael Culkin
Purcell
Stanley DeSantis
Dr. Burke
Gilbert Lewis
Detective Frank Valento
Marianna Elliott
Clara
Ted Raimi
Billy
Ria Pavia
Monica
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Candyman — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Candyman in United States?
Candyman is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.
▸What language is Candyman in?
Candyman is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Candyman?
Candyman runs 1 hours 40 minutes (100 minutes).
▸What is Candyman rated?
Candyman is rated R. It holds a 6.7/10 audience score from 1,822 ratings.
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