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Strangers with Candy (2006)

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

  • Comedy

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.

Rating
5.7 / 10 (104 votes)
Release date
June 28, 2006
Runtime
1h 26m
Language
English
Director
Paul Dinello
Status
Released
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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

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