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Strangers with Candy (2006)

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

5.6/10 1h 37m Jun 28, 2006
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.

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Movie Details

Original Title Strangers with Candy
Original Language EN
Budget $3,500,000
Revenue $2,254,124
Status Released
Popularity 0.7

Cast

Amy Sedaris
Amy Sedaris
Jerri Blank
Popularity: 2.6
Stephen Colbert
Stephen Colbert
Chuck Noblet
Popularity: 3.2
Paul Dinello
Paul Dinello
Geoffrey Jellineck
Popularity: 1.1
Greg Hollimon
Greg Hollimon
Principal Blackman (as Gregory Holliman)
Popularity: 0.7
Philip Seymour Hoffman
Philip Seymour Hoffman
Henry
Popularity: 9.9
Ian Holm
Ian Holm
Dr. Putney
Popularity: 2.4
Chandra Wilson
Chandra Wilson
Inmate
Popularity: 1.6
Deborah Rush
Deborah Rush
Sara Blank
Popularity: 4.9
Dan Hedaya
Dan Hedaya
Guy Blank
Popularity: 5.4
Joseph Cross
Joseph Cross
Derrick Blank
Popularity: 6.7
Elisabeth Harnois
Elisabeth Harnois
Monica
Popularity: 1.2
Alexis Dziena
Alexis Dziena
Melissa
Popularity: 0.9

Key Crew

Director Paul Dinello
Writer Stephen Colbert, Mitch Rouse, Amy Sedaris
Producer Valerie Schaer Nathanson, Mark Roberts, Lorena David
Executive Producer Rob Burnett, David Letterman, Fred Nigro
Editor Michael R. Miller

Production

Worldwide Pants
US
Roberts/David Films
Comedy Central Films
US

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Strangers With Candy Trailer (2005)
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Keywords

high school junkie dark comedy satire teacher prequel alcoholic teacher teacher student relationship campy ex-con absurdist closeted homosexual lesbian based on tv series independent film drug addict

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Details
Release Date June 28, 2006
Runtime 1h 37m
Budget $3,500,000
Revenue $2,254,124
Language EN
Status Released
Popularity 0.7
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