Candleshoe (1977): cast, story & where to watch
1977 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 1977, Candleshoe is a family film directed by Norman Tokar, running about 101 minutes. “For 10% of the action and a red Ferrari, she'd con her own grandmother.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. When ex-con artist Harry claims that a secret treasure is hidden inside Candleshoe, an English estate, he creates an elaborate plan to find and steal the prize. By convincing a girl named Casey to impersonate the estate owner's long-lost granddaughter, Harry hopes to uncover the treasure's location. But when Casey has a change of heart, she must follow the clues and find the treasure, in order to save Candleshoe and stop Harry before it is too late.
Who’s in it. Candleshoe stars David Niven as Priory, Jodie Foster as Casey, Helen Hayes as Lady St. Edmund and Leo McKern as Harry Bundage, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, Candleshoe has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Disney Plus and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Candleshoe page.
If you liked it. Fans of Candleshoe tend to enjoy Spirited Away, Back to the Future, The Lion King and Coco.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Candleshoe (1977)?
- In US, Candleshoe is available to stream on Disney Plus, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Candleshoe worth watching?
- Candleshoe holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy family. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Candleshoe?
- Candleshoe stars David Niven, Jodie Foster, Helen Hayes, Leo McKern and Veronica Quilligan.
- When was Candleshoe released?
- Candleshoe was released in 1977, with a runtime of about 101 minutes.