Candy
“More is never enough.”
Synopsis
A poet falls in love with an art student, who gravitates to his bohemian lifestyle — and his love of heroin. Hooked as much on one another as they are on the drug, their relationship alternates between states of oblivion, self-destruction, and despair.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Candy - Official TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2017-05-15
Top Cast
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Abbie Cornish
Candy
Heath Ledger
Dan
Geoffrey Rush
Casper
Tom Budge
Schumann
Roberto Meza-Mont
Jorge
Tony Martin
Mr. Wyatt
Noni Hazlehurst
Mrs. Wyatt
Holly Austin
Sunglasses Shop Assistant
Craig Moraghan
Washing Machine Dealer
John Lee
Hock Shop Man
Noel Herriman
Celebrant
Tim McKenzie
Uncle Rod
Tara Morice
Aunt Katherine
Maddi Newling
Janey
Patricia Lemon
Wedding Guest
Barry Jaggers
Wedding Guest
Cristian Lavin
Little Angelo
Leo Cowan
Mechanic
Release History & Theatrical Window
Berlin International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
September 11, 2008
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$2.1M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Neil Armfield
- Screenplay & Story
- Neil Armfield, Luke Davies
- Original Score
- Paul Charlier
- Original Title
- Candy
- Country of Origin
- Australia, United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 56m
- Worldwide Gross
- $2.1M
- Production Studios
- Paradigm Hyde Films, Film Finance Group, New South Wales Film & Television Office, Renaissance Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Neil Armfield
Neil Armfield, Luke Davies, John Collee
Paul Charlier
Garry Phillips
Dany Cooper
Terrence Yason, Emile Sherman, Margaret Fink, Angus Finney, Andrew Mackie
Department Leadership Roster
Emile Sherman
Producer
Margaret Fink
Producer
Garry Phillips
Director of Photography
Jodie Fried
Costume Design
Robert Cousins
Production Design
Neil Armfield
Director
Neil Armfield
Screenplay
Paul Charlier
Original Music Composer
Dany Cooper
Editor
Dave Morley
Visual Effects Supervisor
Luke Davies
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Candy
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Candy about?
A poet falls in love with an art student, who gravitates to his bohemian lifestyle — and his love of heroin. Hooked as much on one another as they are on the drug, their relationship alternates between states of oblivion, self-destruction, and despair.
Who directed Candy?
Candy was directed by Neil Armfield.
Who stars in Candy?
The principal cast of Candy includes Abbie Cornish, Heath Ledger, Geoffrey Rush, Tom Budge, Roberto Meza-Mont.
When was Candy released and how long is it?
Candy was released in 2006 with a total runtime of 1h 56m.
How much did Candy make at the box office?
Candy grossed $2.1M in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for Candy?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Candy was composed by Paul Charlier.
Is Candy based on a book or true story?
Candy is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Luke Davies".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Candy?
Candy holds official age classifications: AU: MA 15+; DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).