Candy Jar 2018
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Gummy
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SplatDueling 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.
Videos & Photos
All 5 Videos & 245 Photos
cast
Full Cast & Crew
as Lona Skinner
as Bennett Russell
as Amy Skinner
as Julia Russell
as Kathy
as Principal Nelson
as Newnan Principal
as Mr. Johnson
as Zack
as Davidson Principal
Director:
Writer:
Chad Klitzman
Stars:
Sami Gayle, Jacob Latimore, Christina Hendricks, Uzo Aduba, Helen Hunt, Tom Bergeron, Tracey Bonner, Paul Tigue, Evan Castelloe, Wilbur Fitzgerald,
Genres:
Comedy,Drama,Romance
Release Date:
2018 (U.S.A)
Run Time:
92 min
MMPA Rating:
PG-13
Critics Reviews
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“Unrelenting and human. This film doesn’t chase trends — it carves its own lane with heart and grit.”
“It’s rare to see a story this economical yet emotionally expansive. A quiet storm of a screenplay.”
“This is the kind of film that reminds you why producing indies matters. Vision, integrity, and something to say.”
“There’s a pulse to this performance-driven story. Raw, exposed, and honest. I’d audition for this world anytime.”
“A visual and emotional tightrope — and it never falls off. Confident filmmaking with soul.”
“Dialogue that feels lived-in. It doesn’t shout — it breathes. The writing feels like eavesdropping on real lives.”
“Impossibly polished for the budget. You can see the producing team hustled hard to make every frame count.”
Audience Reviews
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Stayed so true to the source material but still had its own must-see moments. A beautiful revival.
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.
My daughter and I absolutely loved this movie! The actors they selected were spot on compared to their animated version! A must see!!!!! Bravo!!!
im not a big fan of live action remakes, but this was solid!
Cast & Crew of
Candy Jar
Directors & Credit Writers
Credit Writers
Cast
as Lona Skinner
as Bennett Russell
as Amy Skinner
as Julia Russell
as Kathy
as Principal Nelson
as Newnan Principal
as Mr. Johnson
as Zack
as Davidson Principal
as Jasmine
as Dana
as Davidson Debater #2
as Mail Staffer
as Davidson Debater #1
as Davidson Debater #3
as Newnan Debater
as Young Lona (uncredited)
as State Tournament Debater #2
as Coffee Shop Patron (uncredited)
as Twin Taylor
as Twin Tanner
as Cafe Manager
as High School Student (uncredited)
as Debate Judge (uncredited)
as Audience Member (uncredited)
as Debater (uncredited)
as High School Student (uncredited)
as State Tournament Debater #1
as Edison Debater #2
as Little Bennett Russell (uncredited)
as Debater (uncredited)
as Debate Judge (uncredited)
as Semi Champion Judge
as Valencia
as Debate Chairman
as Debate Student (uncredited)
as Concession Worker
as Movie Patron (uncredited)
as High School Student (uncredited)
as Edison Debater (uncredited)
as High School Student (uncredited)
as Movie Theater Patron (uncredited)
as Intern (uncredited)
as Edison Debater #1
as High School Debate Student (uncredited)
as Nick
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