Strangers with Candy (2006)

06/28/2006 (US) • 1h 26m

Comedy

Going to high school for the first time is always scary... Especially the second time around.

Overview

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.

Top Billed Cast

Amy Sedaris

Jerri Blank

Stephen Colbert

Chuck Noblet

Paul Dinello

Geoffrey Jellineck

Greg Hollimon

Principal Blackman (as Gregory Holliman)

Ian Holm

Dr. Putney

Deborah Rush

Sara Blank

Dan Hedaya

Guy Blank


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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Budget

$3,500,000.00

Revenue

$2,254,124.00

Keywords

high school

junkie

dark comedy

satire

teacher

prequel

alcoholic teacher

teacher student relationship

campy

ex-con

absurdist

closeted homosexual

lesbian

based on tv series

independent film

drug addict

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