Strangers with Candy
"Going to high school for the first time is always scary... Especially the second time around."
Originally released in 2006. Strangers with Candy is a comedy film. directed by Paul Dinello. At just 86 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Amy Sedaris, Stephen Colbert, and Paul Dinello
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
June 28, 2006
19 years ago
Runtime
1h 26m
86 minutes total
User Rating
5.6/10
Mixed (94 votes)
Budget
$3.5M
Production budget
Box Office
$2.3M
0.6x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top 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
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $3,500,000
- Revenue
- $2,254,124
Production Companies
- Worldwide Pants
- Roberts/David Films
- Comedy Central Films
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.
Who directed Strangers with Candy?
Strangers with Candy was directed by Paul Dinello.
How long is Strangers with Candy?
Strangers with Candy has a runtime of 1 hours and 26 minutes (86 minutes total).
When was Strangers with Candy released?
Strangers with Candy was released on June 28, 2006 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Strangers with Candy?
The main cast of Strangers with Candy includes Amy Sedaris, Stephen Colbert, Paul Dinello, Greg Hollimon, Philip Seymour Hoffman.