Candy Jar 2018

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56 Reviews

juicy rating
5%
Gummy
sticky mess rating
72%
Splat

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.

Sami Gayle

as Lona Skinner

Jacob Latimore

as Bennett Russell

Christina Hendricks

as Amy Skinner

Uzo Aduba

as Julia Russell

Helen Hunt

as Kathy

Tom Bergeron

as Principal Nelson

Tracey Bonner

as Newnan Principal

Paul Tigue

as Mr. Johnson

Evan Castelloe

as Zack

Wilbur Fitzgerald

as Davidson Principal

Director:

Ben Shelton

Writer:

Chad Klitzman

Genres:

Comedy,Drama,Romance

Release Date:

2018 (U.S.A)

Run Time:

92 min

MMPA Rating:

PG-13

Critics Reviews

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Nell Minow
Lena Moore ★ TOP CRITIC
Director of “Midnight Mercy”

“Unrelenting and human. This film doesn’t chase trends — it carves its own lane with heart and grit.”

Nell Minow
Bradley Vance ★ TOP CRITIC
Screenwriter of “Dust Country”

“It’s rare to see a story this economical yet emotionally expansive. A quiet storm of a screenplay.”

Nell Minow
Simone Alvarez ★ TOP CRITIC
Producer of “The Burning Floor”

“This is the kind of film that reminds you why producing indies matters. Vision, integrity, and something to say.”

Nell Minow
Harold Kim ★ TOP CRITIC
BAFTA-nominated Actor

“There’s a pulse to this performance-driven story. Raw, exposed, and honest. I’d audition for this world anytime.”

Nell Minow
Maya S. ★ TOP CRITIC
Director

“A visual and emotional tightrope — and it never falls off. Confident filmmaking with soul.”

Nell Minow
Chris D. ★ TOP CRITIC
Screenwriter

“Dialogue that feels lived-in. It doesn’t shout — it breathes. The writing feels like eavesdropping on real lives.”

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Olivia M. ★ TOP CRITIC
Producer

“Impossibly polished for the budget. You can see the producing team hustled hard to make every frame count.”

Audience Reviews

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Lena M

Incredibly done! Can’t wait to watch it again.

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Marty Tyson

Stayed so true to the source material but still had its own must-see moments. A beautiful revival.

Nell Minow
Hope Ayala

Overlong and bogged down in dark photography and art direction, this live action remake doesn’t come close to the magic that was the animated original.

Nell Minow
Jeff B.

My daughter and I absolutely loved this movie! The actors they selected were spot on compared to their animated version! A must see!!!!! Bravo!!!

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Tyler D.

im not a big fan of live action remakes, but this was solid!

Cast & Crew of

Candy Jar

Directors & Credit Writers

Credit Writers

Cast

Sami Gayle

as Lona Skinner

Jacob Latimore

as Bennett Russell

Christina Hendricks

as Amy Skinner

Uzo Aduba

as Julia Russell

Helen Hunt

as Kathy

Tom Bergeron

as Principal Nelson

Tracey Bonner

as Newnan Principal

Paul Tigue

as Mr. Johnson

Evan Castelloe

as Zack

Wilbur Fitzgerald

as Davidson Principal

Antonia Gentry

as Jasmine

Ariana Guerra

as Dana

Danny Kang

as Davidson Debater #2

Charles Black

as Mail Staffer

Zack Shires

as Davidson Debater #1

Ryan Walden

as Davidson Debater #3

Alexandra Ficken

as Newnan Debater

Alyssa AnnMarie Marquez

as Young Lona (uncredited)

Anna Rappaport

as State Tournament Debater #2

April Etchart

as Coffee Shop Patron (uncredited)

Austin Flynn

as Twin Taylor

Blake Flynn

as Twin Tanner

Blake Jones

as Cafe Manager

Bobby Akers

as High School Student (uncredited)

Chris Davidovicz

as Debate Judge (uncredited)

Christopher Ensley

as Audience Member (uncredited)

Corey Creque

as Debater (uncredited)

Cory Michael Peeler

as High School Student (uncredited)

Daniel Salyers

as State Tournament Debater #1

Danielle Lyn

as Edison Debater #2

Donovan Elmore

as Little Bennett Russell (uncredited)

Dylan Webb

as Debater (uncredited)

Joel Laird

as Debate Judge (uncredited)

Judy Clement

as Semi Champion Judge

Kathleen Hogan

as Valencia

Kelly O'Neal

as Debate Chairman

Kelsey Walsh

as Debate Student (uncredited)

L. Warren Young

as Concession Worker

Lina Zalewski

as Movie Patron (uncredited)

Logan Timothy Howard

as High School Student (uncredited)

Michael Steedley

as Edison Debater (uncredited)

Miles Webb

as High School Student (uncredited)

Patti Schellhaas

as Movie Theater Patron (uncredited)

Taylin Destiny Morris

as Intern (uncredited)

Ted Maritz

as Edison Debater #1

Wayne Smith Jr.

as High School Debate Student (uncredited)

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