Amy Sedaris, Stephen Colbert, Paul Sedaris

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.

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49% liked it

62,068 ratings

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53% liked it

97 critics

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Directed by: Paul Dinello

Release Date: January 1, 2005

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DVD Release Date: March 9, 2004

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  • October 3, 2008
    I start with the reason for the star, Stephen Colbert is hilarious, there is reason why on this page there's only pictures of him. So why only a star? Well 10 minutes doesn't make up for another hour of epic dreadfulness with the most unlikeable character portrayed in a film neve...( read more)r mind a comedy. This film is far more depressing then anything else, its like being confronted by a desperate 45 year old hooker looking for money.
  • September 22, 2007
    kinda dumb.
  • August 13, 2007
    not my cup of tea ..........
  • June 3, 2007
    Dark, dark dark comedy. Hilarious "prequel" to the TV series.
  • May 31, 2007
    This was totally fucking gay and a waste of my time. I'm sorry if I offend anyone, but this just plain sucked. It was not funny at all, and not in any way realistic. Dont watch it, ever. I would rather watch The Black Dahlia again then see this one more time. The only good thing ...( read more)about it was that it was not even 90 minutes long.
  • October 30, 2009
    Ive NEVER been a fan of the TV show but this movie was so @#$%^ funny.
  • August 9, 2009
    Amy Sedaris is fantastic as Jerry Blank the user boozer and loser
  • June 21, 2009
    Hardly recycles jokes from the show unlike a certain Borat**.
    Amazing self centeredness, too bad we'll never get a taste of any chili-holes with our South park attitudes towards comedy.
    Still, is my daddy crazy?
    I guess we'll never know
  • May 13, 2009
    "I WANT YOUR SPERMIESSS!!" BAHAHAHA
  • April 28, 2009
    I forget all about this movie. Definitely need to watch again.

Critic Reviews


July 21, 2006
Liam Lacey, Globe and Mail

Audiences should find the film brilliant or repellent. At the most interesting moments, it's a bit of both. full review

July 7, 2006
Mick LaSalle, San Francisco Chronicle

It's so brilliant in places that it can make a viewer root for it, but that's not exactly the same as enjoying it, not really. full review

July 6, 2006
Colin Covert, The Minneapolis Star Tribune

If Strangers With Candy teaches us all a lesson, it's that a 28-minute free-for-all can't be stretched to feature length. full review

July 1, 2006
Marcy Dermansky, About.com

Obnoxious and rude does not equal funny. full review

June 30, 2006
Claudia Puig, USA Today

The offbeat film starts off hilariously. But as the very thin plot, centering on a science fair, unfolds, and celebrities such as Sarah Jessica Parker, Matthew Broderick, Allison Janney and Philip Sey... full review

June 28, 2006
Kyle Smith, New York Post

This movie is worse than flying from JFK to Singapore in the middle seat between two chatty Scientologists. It's worse than do-it-yourself rhinoplasty. It's even worse than college improv. full review

June 27, 2006
Nick Schager, Filmcritic.com

Despite its faithfulness and frequent funniness, Jerri's big-screen (mis)adventure never provides more laughs than one of Comedy Central's TV-on-DVD compilations. full review

June 27, 2006
A.O. Scott, The New York Times

Like many feature films based on small-screen, short-form comedy, Strangers With Candy feels more like a long, sloppy 'very special' episode than a movie.

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Comments


  • Aritosgold
    November 27, 2007
    Funny You never know what Candy is going to do^^
  • abercrombiefreak16
    June 28, 2006
    hey thid movie looks good i want to see this this looks cute!!!!! good luck to you all
  • sciondude04
    June 26, 2006
    This looks sexy. except wit the old woman on the front

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