

Candles in the Dark
1993, English. Directed by Maximilian Schell.
Candles in the Dark is the story of a girl who comes to visit her father's homeland, the Soviet Republic of Estonia. After she arrives, she finds that her father is part of the dissident anti-soviet underground. She soon find her self engulfed in the struggle with her father and a lot of new friends, and finds herself being hunted by the KGB.
- Runtime
- 1h 28m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
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Candles in the Dark is streaming on Amazon Prime Video in India.
Availability in India as of 11 November 2026. Streaming data by JustWatch.
Cast & crew
- Maximilian SchellDirector
- Alyssa MilanoSylvia Velliste
- Chad LoweJaan Toome
- Günther Maria HalmerPastor Harma
- Natalya AndreychenkoMarta Velliste
- Maximilian SchellColonel Arkush
- Aleksey PetrenkoCast
- Gita KalmetTiina
- Helena Merzin-TammNatasha Omeltchenko
- Lembit UlfsakGospodin Omeltchenko
- Hendrik ToompereCast
- Andres PuustusmaaCast
- Salme ReekCast
Details
- Released
- 3 December 1993
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Nicholas Niciphor
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Candles in the Dark: quick answers
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How long is Candles in the Dark?
Candles in the Dark runs 88 minutes (1h 28m).
Does Candles in the Dark have a post-credits scene?
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Which OTT platform is Candles in the Dark on?
Candles in the Dark is streaming on Amazon Prime Video in India. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like Candles in the Dark?
If you liked Candles in the Dark, try American Son, Iron Jawed Angels, Scum.
Who directed Candles in the Dark?
Candles in the Dark (1993) was directed by Maximilian Schell and stars Alyssa Milano, Chad Lowe, Günther Maria Halmer.