Candide
1986, English. Directed by Kirk Browning.
Candide falls in love with the beautiful but materialistic Cunegonde. Her barron father doesn't approve of the affair so Candide wanders, meeting all the misfortunes along the way.
- Runtime
- 2h 25m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
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Cast & crew
- Kirk BrowningDirector
- John LankstonVoltaire, alias Dr. Pangloss, et al.
- David EislerCandide
- Erie MillsCunegonde
- Deborah DarrPaquette
- Jack HarroldThe Baron, Grand Inquisitor, Slave Driver, Pasha Prefect
- Scott ReeveMaximilian
- James BillingsServant, Soldier, Jew, Judge, Priest, Gambler
- Muriel Costa-GreensponThe Old Lady
- Don YuleHuntsman / Bulgarian Soldier / Don
- Ruth GoldenBaroness / Calliope Player
- William LedbetterWestphalian Soldier / Don / Pirate
- Andy RothWestphalian Soldier / Don / Governor's Aide / Sailor
Details
- Released
- 12 November 1986
- Written by
- Hugh Wheeler, Leonard Bernstein, Richard Wilbur
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How long is Candide?
Candide runs 145 minutes (2h 25m).
Does Candide have a post-credits scene?
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Which OTT platform is Candide on?
Candide isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 12 November 1986. (Checked 31 October 2026.)
What movies are like Candide?
If you liked Candide, try Coda, Too Late Blues, Hounddog.
Who directed Candide?
Candide (1986) was directed by Kirk Browning and stars John Lankston, David Eisler, Erie Mills.