Candyman

2021·Movie
1h 31min·R
59
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb5.9Metacritic1007.2Rotten Tomatoes84%62%

Where to watch

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Candyman fingerprint

Relentless energy, strong craft, emotionally cool.

Energy

Nerve-racking and brutally violent

  • Tension9
  • Violence9
  • Scare8

Heart

Melancholic

  • Melancholy7
  • Pathos6
  • Family Dynamics4

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Dark Humor2
  • Cringe Humor1

World

Society, everyday modern life, and crime

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Novelty6

Craft

Standout direction and performances

  • Direction9
  • Acting8
  • Intrigue8

Style

Standout sound design, cinematography, and visual style

A distinctive visual signature.

  • Sound Centrality9
  • Cinematography8
  • Visual Stylization8

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightPartner WatchSolo WatchThought-Provoking

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You need an uplifting moodGraphic violence bothers youYou scare easily

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About

Dare to say his name.

A Chicago artist's sanity starts to unravel, unleashing a terrifying wave of violence when he begins to explore the macabre history of the Candyman.
Contemporary HorrorSocially ChargedUrban LegendPsychological DreadVisceral ViolenceGentrification ThemesUnsettling AtmosphereLegacy & TraumaSupernatural Thriller

Crew

Directed by:
Nia DaCosta
Written by:
Nia DaCosta, Jordan Peele, Clive Barker
Produced by:
Jordan Peele, Aaron L. Gilbert, David Kern
Composed by:
Chris Diebold, Jeff Sawyer, Adam Mohundro

Sequels and Prequels

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Questions about Candyman

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Candyman legally?

fuboTVPeacockNBCPeacock Premium+

Candyman is included with a subscription to fuboTV, Peacock, NBC, and Peacock Premium+ in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Candyman worth watching?

59
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 60/100 (IMDb 5.9, Rotten Tomatoes 84%, and Metacritic 100). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Candyman rated?

RViolenceDisturbing imageryStrong language

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: violence, disturbing imagery, and strong language.

How long is Candyman?

1 h 31 min

Candyman runs 1 h 31 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Candyman?

Critics92
Audiences64

Not quite. Critics rate Candyman higher (92) than audiences (64). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

Was Candyman a box office hit?

Budget$25 million
Box office$77 million

Yes. It cost about $25 million to make and earned $77 million worldwide, 3.1 times its budget.

What language is Candyman in?

EnglishFrench

It was made in English, with some French. Produced in Canada, United States.

In how many countries can I watch Candyman?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Candyman in 103 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Candyman use?

The ScreamWould Hurt a ChildSetting UpdateAdaptational Early AppearanceShrouded in MythBetter Manhandle the Murder WeaponSpared by the AdaptationRace LiftBee-Bee GunArtistic License – HistoryGods Need Prayer BadlyPolice Are Uselessand 105 more

TV Tropes lists 117 storytelling tropes for Candyman, including The Scream, Would Hurt a Child, Setting Update.

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