Strangers with Candy (2006)

06/28/2006 (US) • Comedy • 1h 37m

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.

Strangers with Candy (2006)

06/28/2006 (US) • 1h 37m

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

Jerri Blank

Stephen Colbert

Chuck Noblet

Geoffrey Jellineck

Principal Blackman (as Gregory Holliman)

Philip Seymour Hoffman

Henry

Dr. Putney

Inmate

Sara Blank

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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