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Strangers with Candy (2006)

Going to high school for the first time is always scary... Especially the second time around.

Comedy

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.

Release Date
June 28, 2006
Runtime
1h 26m
Rating
5.6/10 (97 votes)

Director: Paul Dinello

Cast: Amy Sedaris, Stephen Colbert, Paul Dinello, Greg Hollimon, Philip Seymour Hoffman, Ian Holm, Chandra Wilson, Deborah Rush

Production: Worldwide Pants, Roberts/David Films, Comedy Central Films
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Budget
$4M
Revenue
$2M
Full Cast (26 people)

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Strangers with Candy

Strangers with Candy

Going to high school for the first time is always scary... Especially the second time around.

Going to high school for the first time is always scary... Especially the second time around.

5.6
86 min

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.

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StatusReleased
Original LanguageEnglish
Revenue$2,254,124
Release Date6/28/2006
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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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Strangers with Candy about?

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.

How long is Strangers with Candy?

1h 26m

When was Strangers with Candy released?

June 28, 2006

Who directed Strangers with Candy?

Paul Dinello

Who stars in Strangers with Candy?

Amy Sedaris, Stephen Colbert, Paul Dinello

What genre is Strangers with Candy?

Comedy

Is Strangers with Candy available to stream?

Yes, on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads