Cotton Candy (1978): cast, story & where to watch
1978 · Film · ★ 5.1
Released in 1978, Cotton Candy is a comedy, music and tv movie film directed by Ron Howard, running about 97 minutes. “The rollicking story of a boy, a girl, and a band!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. An uncool high-schooler forms his own group to beat the local hotshots in a battle of the bands.
Who’s in it. Cotton Candy stars Charles Martin Smith as George Smalley, Clint Howard as Corky MacPherson, Kevin Lee Miller as Barry Bates and Leslie King as Brenda Matthews, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.1/10, Cotton Candy has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Cotton Candy page.
If you liked it. Fans of Cotton Candy tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Cotton Candy (1978)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Cotton Candy change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Cotton Candy worth watching?
- Cotton Candy holds an audience score of 5.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, music and tv movie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Cotton Candy?
- Cotton Candy stars Charles Martin Smith, Clint Howard, Kevin Lee Miller, Leslie King and Manuel Padilla Jr..
- When was Cotton Candy released?
- Cotton Candy was released in 1978, with a runtime of about 97 minutes.