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Strangers with Candy

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

★ 5.6(97)20061h 26m

Strangers with Candy is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Shout! Factory Amazon Channel in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Availability checked 9 June 2026.

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Good to know

Director: Paul Dinello
Release date: 2006-06-28
Runtime: 1h 26m
Language: English
Box office: $2,254,124
Budget: $3,500,000
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Worldwide Pants

Strangers with Candy — trailer

About Strangers with Candy

Strangers with Candy is a 2006 movie in the Comedy genre, directed by Paul Dinello, starring Amy Sedaris, Stephen Colbert and Paul Dinello. It has a runtime of 1 hour 26 minutes. It holds an average rating of 5.6/10 from 97 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Strangers with Candy in United States — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

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.

Cast

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

Themes & keywords

high schooljunkiedark comedysatireteacherprequelalcoholic teacherteacher student relationshipcampyex-conabsurdistcloseted homosexuallesbianbased on tv seriesindependent film

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Strangers with Candy in United States?+

In United States, you can stream Strangers with Candy on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Shout! Factory Amazon Channel. It's also available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home.

Is Strangers with Candy on Netflix?+

Strangers with Candy is not on Netflix in United States right now, but you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Shout! Factory Amazon Channel.

How long is Strangers with Candy?+

Strangers with Candy has a runtime of 1 hour 26 minutes (86 minutes).

Who stars in Strangers with Candy?+

Strangers with Candy stars Amy Sedaris, Stephen Colbert, Paul Dinello, Greg Hollimon and Philip Seymour Hoffman.

When did Strangers with Candy come out?+

Strangers with Candy is a 2006 movie directed by Paul Dinello.

What genre is Strangers with Candy?+

Strangers with Candy is Comedy film.

Who directed Strangers with Candy?+

Strangers with Candy was directed by Paul Dinello.