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Candy

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1968 | 124 min | Adventure, Comedy, Fantasy

Weeknight Watchearly rating

Why it’s a Weeknight Watch

It made about 5 times its budget, but middling reviews (40% on Rotten Tomatoes) held it back. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Best for anyone who likes comedy with a point and anyone who wants a laugh. The jokes have targets, and it hits most of them. Liked Sorry to Bother You or Ted? This is a good next one.
The mood
Provocative satire that goes after everyone.
The pace
Light on its feet, at 2 hr 4 min.
What might put you off
  • Rated R: meant for adults.
  • Made in 1968: an older pace and style.
  • Skip it if you're after something serious tonight.

A high school girl encounters a variety of kookie characters and humorous sexual situations while searching for the meaning of life.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsBelow par

    40% on Rotten Tomatoes

  • AudiencesNot counted

    Not measured yet: not enough ratings

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Box office & staying powerStrong

    $16 million worldwide on a $3 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactSolid

    About 70K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Christian Marquand

  • Ewa AulinCandy Christian
  • Charles AznavourHunchback juggler
  • Marlon BrandoGrindl
  • Richard BurtonMacPhisto
  • James CoburnDr. A.B. Krankheit
  • John HustonDr. Arnold Dunlap
  • Walter MatthauGen. R.A. Smight
  • Ringo StarrEmmanuel
  • John AstinT.M. Christian / Jack Christian
  • Elsa MartinelliLivia