Candy Jar (2018): cast, story & where to watch
2018 · Film · ★ 6.1
Released in 2018, Candy Jar is a comedy, drama and romance film directed by Ben Shelton, running about 92 minutes. “Two rivals have met their match” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Dueling high school debate champs who are at odds on just about everything forge ahead with ambitious plans to get into the colleges of their dreams.
Who’s in it. Candy Jar stars Sami Gayle as Lona Skinner, Jacob Latimore as Bennett Russell, Christina Hendricks as Amy Skinner and Uzo Aduba as Julia Russell, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, Candy Jar has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Candy Jar page.
If you liked it. Fans of Candy Jar tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Candy Jar (2018)?
- In US, Candy Jar is available to stream on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Candy Jar worth watching?
- Candy Jar holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Candy Jar?
- Candy Jar stars Sami Gayle, Jacob Latimore, Christina Hendricks, Uzo Aduba and Helen Hunt.
- When was Candy Jar released?
- Candy Jar was released in 2018, with a runtime of about 92 minutes.