Strangers with Candy
“Going to high school for the first time is always scary... Especially the second time around.”
Synopsis
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.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
Strangers With Candy Trailer (2005)
Type: Trailer • Published 2013-08-04
Top Cast
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Amy Sedaris
Jerri Blank
Stephen Colbert
Chuck Noblet
Paul Dinello
Geoffrey Jellineck
Greg Hollimon
Principal Blackman (as Gregory Holliman)
Philip Seymour Hoffman
Henry
Ian Holm
Dr. Putney
Chandra Wilson
Inmate
Deborah Rush
Sara Blank
Dan Hedaya
Guy Blank
Joseph Cross
Derrick Blank
Elisabeth Harnois
Monica
Alexis Dziena
Melissa
Carlo Alban
Megawatti
Allison Janney
Alice
Dolores Duffy
Iris Puffybush
Maria Thayer
Tammi Littlenut
Sarah Jessica Parker
Peggy Callas
Matthew Broderick
Roger Beekman
Release History & Theatrical Window
Cinefest Sudbury International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
June 28, 2006
Wide Cinema Exhibition
July 27, 2007
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$3.5M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$2.3M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
0.64x
-$1.2M deficit
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Paul Dinello
- Screenplay & Story
- Stephen Colbert, Mitch Rouse, Amy Sedaris, Paul Dinello
- Original Score
- Marcelo Zarvos
- Original Title
- Strangers with Candy
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 26m
- Production Budget
- $3.5M
- Worldwide Gross
- $2.3M
- Production Studios
- Worldwide Pants, Roberts/David Films, Comedy Central Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Paul Dinello
Stephen Colbert, Mitch Rouse, Amy Sedaris, Paul Dinello
Marcelo Zarvos
Oliver Bokelberg
Michael R. Miller
Valerie Schaer Nathanson, Rob Burnett, Mark Roberts, David Letterman, Fred Nigro
Department Leadership Roster
Paul Dinello
Director
Stephen Colbert
Writer
Mitch Rouse
Writer
Amy Sedaris
Writer
Paul Dinello
Writer
Marcelo Zarvos
Original Music Composer
Valerie Schaer Nathanson
Producer
Michael R. Miller
Editor
Mark Roberts
Producer
Vicki Farrell
Costume Design
Teresa Mastropierro
Production Design
Lorena David
Producer
Oliver Bokelberg
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Strangers with Candy
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Strangers with Candy 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 directed Strangers with Candy?
Strangers with Candy was directed by Paul Dinello.
Who stars in Strangers with Candy?
The principal cast of Strangers with Candy includes Amy Sedaris, Stephen Colbert, Paul Dinello, Greg Hollimon, Philip Seymour Hoffman.
When was Strangers with Candy released and how long is it?
Strangers with Candy was released in 2006 with a total runtime of 1h 26m.
What was the box office and production budget of Strangers with Candy?
Strangers with Candy had a reported production budget of $3.5M and grossed $2.3M at the worldwide box office (0.64 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).
Who composed the musical score for Strangers with Candy?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Strangers with Candy was composed by Marcelo Zarvos.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Strangers with Candy?
Strangers with Candy holds official age classifications: GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).