Candy Jar
“Two rivals have met their match”
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.
Where to watch Candy Jar in United States
Netflix
Netflix Standard with AdsClick a service to open Candy Jar there. Availability last verified on June 20, 2026.
Where is Candy Jar streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| India | Netflix | — |
| United Kingdom | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| Canada | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| Australia | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| Germany | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| France | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| Spain | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| Brazil | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| Japan | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
About Candy Jar
Candy Jar is a 2018 English-language comedy, drama and romance film directed by Ben Shelton. The cast is led by Sami Gayle, Jacob Latimore, Christina Hendricks. It has a runtime of 1h 32m. Viewers rate it 6.1/10 across 500 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads.
Candy Jar was produced in United States of America. It was released on April 27, 2018, and carries a PG-13 certification.
- Director
- Ben Shelton
- Writers
- Chad Klitzman
- Release date
- April 27, 2018
- OTT release
- April 27, 2018
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- PG-13
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
Candy Jar cast & crew
Candy Jar was directed by Ben Shelton and written by Chad Klitzman.
The cast features Sami Gayle as Lona Skinner, Jacob Latimore as Bennett Russell, Christina Hendricks as Amy Skinner, Uzo Aduba as Julia Russell, Helen Hunt as Kathy, and Tom Bergeron as Principal Nelson.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Ryan Leach, cinematography is by Topher Osborn, and it was produced by Judy Cairo and Michael A. Simpson.
Is Candy Jar worth watching?
Candy Jar holds an audience score of 6.1/10 from 486 ratings, a solidly received comedy films.
At 1h 32m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy comedy, drama, and romance, Candy Jar is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Candy Jar
In United States, you can stream Candy Jar on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. Click any service above to open it directly.
It first became available to stream digitally on April 27, 2018.
Streaming rights change country by country and month by month, so the options above reflect United States today — switch your country at the top of the where-to-watch section to see availability elsewhere.
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Cast of Candy Jar
Sami Gayle
Lona Skinner
Jacob Latimore
Bennett Russell
Christina Hendricks
Amy Skinner
Uzo Aduba
Julia Russell
Helen Hunt
Kathy
Tom Bergeron
Principal Nelson
Tracey Bonner
Newnan Principal
Paul Tigue
Mr. Johnson
Evan Castelloe
Zack
Wilbur Fitzgerald
Davidson Principal
Antonia Gentry
Jasmine
Ariana Guerra
Dana
Candy Jar — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Candy Jar in United States?
Candy Jar is streaming on Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads in United States.
▸Is Candy Jar on Netflix?
Yes — Candy Jar is currently available on Netflix in United States.
▸What language is Candy Jar in?
Candy Jar is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Candy Jar?
Candy Jar runs 1 hours 32 minutes (92 minutes).
▸What is Candy Jar rated?
Candy Jar is rated PG-13. It holds a 6.1/10 audience score from 486 ratings.
▸When did Candy Jar release on OTT?
Candy Jar became available digitally on April 27, 2018.
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