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Candy Jar

2018-04-27 · 92 min · ★ 6.1

Comedy · Drama · Romance

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.

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Directors
Ben Shelton
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Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Sami GayleSami GayleLona Skinner
Jacob LatimoreJacob LatimoreBennett Russell
Christina HendricksChristina HendricksAmy Skinner
Uzo AdubaUzo AdubaJulia Russell
Helen HuntHelen HuntKathy
Tom BergeronTom BergeronPrincipal Nelson
Tracey BonnerTracey BonnerNewnan Principal
Paul TiguePaul TigueMr. Johnson
Evan CastelloeEvan CastelloeZack
Wilbur FitzgeraldWilbur FitzgeraldDavidson Principal
Antonia GentryAntonia GentryJasmine
Ariana GuerraAriana GuerraDana
Danny KangDanny KangDavidson Debater #2
Charles BlackCharles BlackMail Staffer
Zack ShiresZack ShiresDavidson Debater #1
Ryan WaldenDavidson Debater #3
Alexandra FickenAlexandra FickenNewnan Debater
Alyssa AnnMarie MarquezYoung Lona (uncredited)
Anna RappaportAnna RappaportState Tournament Debater #2
April EtchartCoffee Shop Patron (uncredited)

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