Candy Jar
“Two rivals have met their match”
Synopsis
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.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Candy Jar | Official Trailer [HD] | NetflixOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2018-04-19
Top Cast
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Sami Gayle
Lona Skinner
Jacob Latimore
Bennett Russell
Christina Hendricks
Amy Skinner
Uzo Aduba
Julia Russell
Helen Hunt
Kathy
Tom Bergeron
Principal Nelson
Tracey Bonner
Newnan Principal
Paul Tigue
Mr. Johnson
Evan Castelloe
Zack
Wilbur Fitzgerald
Davidson Principal
Antonia Gentry
Jasmine
Ariana Guerra
Dana
Danny Kang
Davidson Debater #2
Charles Black
Mail Staffer
Zack Shires
Davidson Debater #1
Ryan Walden
Davidson Debater #3
Alexandra Ficken
Newnan Debater
Alyssa AnnMarie Marquez
Young Lona (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 27, 2018
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ben Shelton
- Screenplay & Story
- Chad Klitzman
- Original Score
- Ryan Leach
- Original Title
- Candy Jar
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ben Shelton
Chad Klitzman
Ryan Leach
Topher Osborn
Kayla Emter
Michael A. Simpson, Judy Cairo
Department Leadership Roster
Ben Shelton
Director
Chad Klitzman
Writer
Michael A. Simpson
Producer
Judy Cairo
Producer
Kayla Emter
Editor
Ryan Leach
Original Music Composer
Topher Osborn
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Candy Jar
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What is Candy Jar 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 directed Candy Jar?
Candy Jar was directed by Ben Shelton.
Who stars in Candy Jar?
The principal cast of Candy Jar includes Sami Gayle, Jacob Latimore, Christina Hendricks, Uzo Aduba, Helen Hunt.
When was Candy Jar released and how long is it?
Candy Jar was released in 2018 with a total runtime of 1h 32m.
Who composed the musical score for Candy Jar?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Candy Jar was composed by Ryan Leach.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Candy Jar?
Candy Jar holds official age classifications: DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).