

Strangers with Candy
2006-06-28 · 86 min · ★ 5.7
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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Production details
- Directors
- Paul Dinello
- Production companies
- Worldwide Pants, Roberts/David Films, Comedy Central Films
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
- Budget
- USD 3,500,000
- Revenue
- USD 2,254,124
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
Dan HedayaGuy Blank
Joseph CrossDerrick Blank
Elisabeth HarnoisMonica
Alexis DzienaMelissa
Carlo AlbanMegawatti
Allison JanneyAlice
Maria ThayerTammi Littlenut
Sarah Jessica ParkerPeggy Callas
Matthew BroderickRoger Beekman
Chris PrattBrason
Justin TherouxCarlo HonklinTitle information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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