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Candy Jar

2018Movie1 h 32 minPG-13

ComedyDrama
73
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb5.8Metacritic–7.0Rotten Tomatoes83%64%
73
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb5.8Metacritic–7.0Rotten Tomatoes83%64%

Summary

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.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Family movie night
  • Friends night

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Not for scares or brutality.

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Cast

24 of 24

Crew

Directed by
Ben Shelton
Written by
Chad Klitzman
Produced by
Judy Cairo, Michael A. Simpson
Music by
Ryan Leach

Everyone

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Facts

April 27, 2018 · 1 h 32 min · PG-13

Released
April 27, 2018
Runtime
1 h 32 min
Age rating
PG-13
Genres
Comedy, Drama, Romance
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
131 countries

Tropes

Academic Alpha Bitch, Alpha Bitch, Ambition is Evil +9

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Candy Jar?"

Questions about Candy Jar

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Candy Jar?

Netflix

In the United States, Candy Jar streams on Netflix. It also streams in 130 other countries.

Is Candy Jar worth watching?

73
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 73 (IMDb 5.8 and Rotten Tomatoes 83%). Critics rate it higher (83 out of 100) than audiences (64).

Is Candy Jar okay for kids?

PG-13

Yes: it's rated PG-13 in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Will Candy Jar make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly situational comedy (7 of 10) and sharp wit (6 of 10).

Is Candy Jar good for date night?

and 6 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFamily Movie NightFriends Night

It can be: romance is 5 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

What tropes does Candy Jar use?

Academic Alpha BitchAlpha BitchAmbition is EvilArch-EnemyBratty Teenage DaughterFemininity FailureFriendless BackgroundGo-Getter GirlRed Oni, Blue OniReasonable Authority FigureOdd FriendshipNice Job Breaking It, Rivals!and 8 more

TV Tropes lists 20 tropes for it, including Academic Alpha Bitch, Alpha Bitch, and Ambition is Evil.