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Strangers with Candy (2006) · Cineora

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A PAUL DINELLO FILM

Strangers with Candy

20061h 26mRMovie

Comedy

IMDb5.9/ 10 · 9K votes

GOING TO HIGH SCHOOL FOR THE FIRST TIME IS ALWAYS SCARY... ESPECIALLY THE SECOND TIME AROUND.

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.

Funny
Quirky
Dark
School
Addiction
Redemption

Pace: Brisk
Intensity: Moderate
Complexity: Easy watch

Good for a group of friends, a quick watch and late nights. Contains drug use, strong language and sexual content.

DirectorPaul Dinello

FormatFeature film

TMDB5.7 / 10

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The people behind the story

Top cast

Amy SedarisJerri Blank

Stephen ColbertChuck Noblet

Paul DinelloGeoffrey Jellineck

Greg HollimonPrincipal Blackman (as Gregory Holliman)

Philip Seymour HoffmanHenry

Ian HolmDr. Putney

Chandra WilsonInmate

Deborah RushSara Blank

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