Strangers With Candy

2005, Comedy, 1h 37m

101 Reviews 50,000+ Ratings

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Occasionally funny, but little more than a jumbled, overextended episode of the TV show. Still, Candy devotees won't be disappointed. Read critic reviews

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Movie Info

Runaway Jerri Blank returns home at the age of 47 ready to pick up where she left off. This means the ex-con and former drug addict is returning to high school as a freshman. Going through adolescent doldrums and temptations is tough enough for any student, but as a middle-aged drug abuser, Jerri discovers her return to education is more challenging than she ever imagined.
  • Rating:
    R (Some Drug Material|Sexual Content|Language)
  • Genre:
    Comedy
  • Original Language:
    English
  • Director:
    Paul Dinello
  • Producer:
    Lorena David, Mark Roberts
  • Writer:
    Stephen Colbert, Paul Dinello, Amy Sedaris
  • Release Date (Streaming):
  • Box Office (Gross USA):
    $2.1M
  • Runtime:
  • Production Co:
    Silverstar Productions, Worldwide Pants Inc., Roberts/David Films Inc.

Cast & Crew

Amy Sedaris
Jerri Blank
Deborah Rush
Sara Blank
Carlo Alban
Megawatti Sukharnabhoutri
Maria Thayer
Tammi Littlenut
Paul Dinello
Mr. Geoffrey Jellineck
Stephen Colbert
Mr. Charles "Chuck" Noblet
Chris Pratt
Brason
Elisabeth Harnois
Monica
Joseph Cross
Derrick Blank
Greg Hollimon
Principal Blackman
Dan Hedaya
Guy Blank
Matthew Broderick
Dr. Roger Beekman
David Pasquesi
Stew
Alexis Dziena
Melissa
Ian Holm
Dr. Putney
Sarah Jessica Parker
Peggy Callas
Allison Janney
Alice
Philip Seymour Hoffman
Henry
Kristen Johnston
Coach Muffy Divers
Justin Theroux
Mr. Carlo Honklin
Paul Dinello
Director
Stephen Colbert
Writer
Paul Dinello
Writer
Amy Sedaris
Writer
Lorena David
Producer
Mark Roberts
Producer
David Letterman
Executive Producer
Oliver Bokelberg
Cinematographer
Teresa Mastropiero
Production Design
Mylene Santos
Art Direction
Siobain Flaherty
Set Decoration
Michael R. Miller
Film Editor
Marcelo Zar
Original Music
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