Candyman (2021)
English horror film directed by Nia DaCosta
Rated R in the US
Restricted: under 17 requires an accompanying parent or adult guardian.
- Runtime
- 1h 31m 91 min
- Released
- 27 August 2021
- Language
- English
Runtime and rating from Wikidata. The Indian CBFC certificate is added if the film releases in India.
Candyman has a runtime of 1 hour 31 minutes (91 min). In the US it is rated R. The English film released on 27 August 2021. It is directed by Nia DaCosta and stars Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, Teyonah Parris and Nathan Stewart-Jarrett.
Cast and crew
- Director
- Nia DaCosta
- Cast
- Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, Teyonah Parris, Nathan Stewart-Jarrett, Colman Domingo, Vanessa Estelle Williams, Rebecca Spence, Carl Clemons-Hopkins, Virginia Madsen, Tony Todd
- Cinematography
- John Guleserian
- Editing
- Catrin Hedström
- Music
- Lichens
- Written by
- Jordan Peele, Win Rosenfeld, Nia DaCosta
- Produced by
- Jordan Peele
- Production
- Monkeypaw Productions, Bron Studios, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
- Distribution
- Fórum Hungary
Box office, awards and more
- Budget
- $25 million
- Box office
- $77.41 million
- Based on
- Books of Blood, Candyman
- Set in
- Chicago
- Filmed in
- Chicago
- Country
- Canada, United States
Release and where to watch
- In theatres
- 27 August 2021
- First shown
- 26 August 2021 festival or first country
- On OTT
- Not announced yet. We add the platform and date once the makers confirm them.
Can children watch it?
Not meant for children. In the US, under-17s need an adult with them. This is the MPA rating in the US; other countries rate films separately.
Questions people ask
What is the runtime of Candyman?
Candyman has a runtime of 1 hour 31 minutes, or 91 min.
When did Candyman release?
Candyman released on 27 August 2021.
Who directed Candyman?
Candyman is directed by Nia DaCosta.
Who is in the cast of Candyman?
The cast of Candyman includes Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, Teyonah Parris, Nathan Stewart-Jarrett, Colman Domingo, Vanessa Estelle Williams and Rebecca Spence.
How much did Candyman earn at the box office?
Candyman grossed $77.41 million on a budget of $25 million.
What is Candyman rated in the US?
Candyman is rated R by the Motion Picture Association.
Is Candyman based on a true story or a book?
Candyman is based on Books of Blood and Candyman.
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