Strangers with Candy(2006)
Going to high school for the first time is always scary... Especially the second time around.
Strangers with Candy Synopsis
A prequel to the critically acclaimed series featuring Jerri Blank, a 46 year old ex-junkie, ex-con who returns to high school in a bid to start her life over.
Strangers with Candy (2006) is a comedy film directed by Paul Dinello, released on June 28, 2006 with a runtime of 1h 26m. It stars Amy Sedaris, Stephen Colbert, Paul Dinello and Greg Hollimon. Viewers rate it 5.7 out of 10 across 103 ratings.
- Director:
- Paul Dinello
- Writers:
- Stephen Colbert, Paul Dinello, Amy Sedaris
- Producers:
- Mark Roberts, Valerie Schaer Nathanson, Lorena David
- Cinematographer:
- Oliver Bokelberg
- Composer:
- Marcelo Zarvos
- Production:
- Worldwide Pants, Roberts/David Films, Comedy Central Films
- Budget:
- $3,500,000
- Revenue:
- $2,254,124
- Status:
- Released
Strangers with Candy (2006) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Strangers with Candy before you stream it.
Strangers with Candy Cast & Crew
Main cast
Amy Sedaris
as Jerri Blank
Stephen Colbert
as Chuck Noblet
Paul Dinello
as Geoffrey Jellineck
Greg Hollimon
as Principal Blackman (as Gregory Holliman)
Philip Seymour Hoffman
as Henry
Ian Holm
as Dr. Putney
Chandra Wilson
as Inmate
Deborah Rush
as Sara Blank
Dan Hedaya
as Guy Blank
Joseph Cross
as Derrick Blank
Elisabeth Harnois
as Monica
Alexis Dziena
as Melissa
Key crew
Directed by Paul Dinello, written by Stephen Colbert, Paul Dinello and Amy Sedaris, produced by Mark Roberts, Valerie Schaer Nathanson and Lorena David.
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Strangers with Candy Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.7/10 from 103 ratings.
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Strangers with Candy – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Strangers with Candy online?
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Strangers with Candy (2006) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Shout! Factory Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Strangers with Candy?
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The main cast of Strangers with Candy (2006) includes Amy Sedaris, Stephen Colbert, Paul Dinello, Greg Hollimon and Philip Seymour Hoffman. The film was directed by Paul Dinello. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Strangers with Candy released?
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Strangers with Candy was released on June 28, 2006 and runs for 1h 26m.
Is Strangers with Candy worth watching?
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Strangers with Candy (2006) holds an average rating of 5.7 out of 10 from 103 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Strangers with Candy?
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