Candleshoe
A streetwise orphan’s fraudulent entry into a cash-strapped English manor turns a treasure hunt into a charming family alliance.
Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Mild
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- None
- gentle
- witty
- warm
- family movie night
- lazy sunday
What critics said
Critics broadly found the film entertaining and praised its cast, while noting that its later sections are less distinctive than its opening.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Casey Brown is recruited to pose as Lady St. Edmund's long-lost granddaughter while searching for treasure clues.
Lady St. Edmund, Priory, and the children work together to protect Candleshoe despite financial ruin.
Priory simultaneously acts as butler, gardener, chauffeur, and old major to maintain the household's appearance.
Bundage's plan depends on locating the hidden hoard believed to rest within the manor.
Films like Candleshoe, and why
The Parent Trap
Shared family adventure-comedy tone, child-centered deception, and warm found-family themes.
The Gnome-Mobile
Shared children's adventure, eccentric household ensemble, hidden treasure plotting, and upbeat comic tone.
The Little Princess
Shared gentle family comedy, orphaned children, aristocratic household setting, and emotional transformation.
The North Avenue Irregulars
Shared Disney live-action adventure-comedy style, impersonation schemes, and resourceful young protagonists.
Movie Details
- Director
- Norman Tokar
- Release Date
- 1977-12-16
- Runtime
- 101 min
- Rating
- 6.9 / 10 (125)
Cast
- David Niven
- Helen Hayes
- Jodie Foster
- Leo McKern
- Veronica Quilligan
- Ian Sharrock
- Sarah Tamakuni
- David Samuels
- John Alderson
- Mildred Shay
Where to watch in United States
- Streaming
- Disney Plus
- Rent
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
- Buy
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Candleshoe about?
- A streetwise orphan’s fraudulent entry into a cash-strapped English manor turns a treasure hunt into a charming family alliance.
- What is Candleshoe like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Candleshoe as brisk, its intensity as mild and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is Candleshoe violent?
- No — Ember's analysis finds no violence in Candleshoe.
- What did critics think of Candleshoe?
- Critics broadly found the film entertaining and praised its cast, while noting that its later sections are less distinctive than its opening.
- Which films are like Candleshoe?
- Films with a similar feel include The Parent Trap, The Gnome-Mobile, The Little Princess, and The North Avenue Irregulars.
- How long is Candleshoe?
- Candleshoe runs 101 minutes.
- Where can I watch Candleshoe?
- In United States, Candleshoe streams on Disney Plus.
