Strangers with Candy (2006): cast, story & where to watch
2006 · Film · ★ 5.6
Released in 2006, Strangers with Candy is a comedy film directed by Paul Dinello, running about 97 minutes. “Going to high school for the first time is always scary... Especially the second time around.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. Strangers with Candy stars Amy Sedaris as Jerri Blank, Stephen Colbert as Chuck Noblet, Paul Dinello as Geoffrey Jellineck and Greg Hollimon as Principal Blackman (as Gregory Holliman), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.6/10, Strangers with Candy has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $2.3M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Shout! Factory Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Strangers with Candy page.
If you liked it. Fans of Strangers with Candy tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Strangers with Candy (2006)?
- In US, Strangers with Candy is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Shout! Factory Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Strangers with Candy worth watching?
- Strangers with Candy holds an audience score of 5.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Strangers with Candy?
- Strangers with Candy stars Amy Sedaris, Stephen Colbert, Paul Dinello, Greg Hollimon and Philip Seymour Hoffman.
- When was Strangers with Candy released?
- Strangers with Candy was released in 2006, with a runtime of about 97 minutes.