Strangers with Candy
2006, English. Directed by Paul Dinello.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 26m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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Strangers with Candy is streaming on Amazon Prime Video and Shout! Factory in India.
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Cast & crew
- Paul DinelloDirector
- 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
- Dan HedayaGuy Blank
- Joseph CrossDerrick Blank
- Elisabeth HarnoisMonica
- Alexis DzienaMelissa
Details
- Released
- 28 June 2006
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Stephen Colbert, Paul Dinello, Amy Sedaris
- Budget
- $3.5M
- Box office
- $2.3M
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What Strangers with Candy is based on
Strangers with Candy is based on Strangers with Candy, a television series by Stephen Colbert.
Television series
Strangers with Candy
By Stephen Colbert
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Strangers with Candy: quick answers
Is Strangers with Candy worth watching?
Our verdict is Snoozefest: Your time is worth more. It scores 5.7/10 from 105 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Strangers with Candy?
Strangers with Candy runs 86 minutes (1h 26m).
Does Strangers with Candy have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Strangers with Candy. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Strangers with Candy parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Strangers with Candy is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Strangers with Candy on?
Strangers with Candy is streaming on Amazon Prime Video and Shout! Factory in India. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Strangers with Candy?
If you liked Strangers with Candy, try Mac & Devin Go to High School, The Last American Virgin, American Pie Presents: Girls' Rules.
Who directed Strangers with Candy?
Strangers with Candy (2006) was directed by Paul Dinello and stars Amy Sedaris, Stephen Colbert, Paul Dinello.
What is Strangers with Candy based on?
Strangers with Candy is based on Strangers with Candy, a television series by Stephen Colbert.