Candy Jar(2018)
Two rivals have met their match
Candy Jar Synopsis
Dueling high school debate champs who are at odds on just about everything forge ahead with ambitious plans to get into the colleges of their dreams.
Candy Jar (2018) is a comedy, drama and romance film directed by Ben Shelton, released on April 27, 2018 with a runtime of 1h 32m. It stars Sami Gayle, Jacob Latimore, Christina Hendricks and Uzo Aduba. Viewers rate it 6.1 out of 10 across 490 ratings.
- Director:
- Ben Shelton
- Writers:
- Chad Klitzman
- Producers:
- Judy Cairo, Michael A. Simpson
- Cinematographer:
- Topher Osborn
- Composer:
- Ryan Leach
- Status:
- Released
Candy Jar (2018) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Candy Jar before you stream it.
Candy Jar Cast & Crew
Main cast
Sami Gayle
as Lona Skinner
Jacob Latimore
as Bennett Russell
Christina Hendricks
as Amy Skinner
Uzo Aduba
as Julia Russell
Helen Hunt
as Kathy
Tom Bergeron
as Principal Nelson
Tracey Bonner
as Newnan Principal
Paul Tigue
as Mr. Johnson
Evan Castelloe
as Zack
Wilbur Fitzgerald
as Davidson Principal
Antonia Gentry
as Jasmine
Ariana Guerra
as Dana
Key crew
Directed by Ben Shelton, written by Chad Klitzman, produced by Judy Cairo and Michael A. Simpson.
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Candy Jar Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.1/10 from 490 ratings.
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Candy Jar – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Candy Jar online?
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Candy Jar (2018) is available to stream on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Candy Jar?
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The main cast of Candy Jar (2018) includes Sami Gayle, Jacob Latimore, Christina Hendricks, Uzo Aduba and Helen Hunt. The film was directed by Ben Shelton. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Candy Jar released?
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Candy Jar was released on April 27, 2018 and runs for 1h 32m.
Is Candy Jar worth watching?
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Candy Jar (2018) holds an average rating of 6.1 out of 10 from 490 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Candy Jar?
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Yes. The official Candy Jar trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.