Strangers with Candy

2006·Movie·1h 26m15

Comedy

5.7 / 10 (105 votes)

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

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.

Directed by: Paul Dinello
Original language: English
Released: 28 June 2006

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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