The film was shot on a low budget in West London in June and July 2006 and was picked up by Buena Vista International for wide national release.

Scenes in the fictional Leatherhead University were filmed on the campus of Brooklands College in Weybridge, Surrey.

[5] Empire Magazine called it "A warm-hearted, smutty comedy that, if predictable, has a likeable cast and plenty of zip.

"[6] Time Out wrote: "despite the usual failings of a cash-strapped British film – unconvincing subplots, continuity errors, ropey bit-part actors – this cheerful exploitation of the Full Monty formula still entertains.

[8][9] I Want Candy was released on DVD in the United Kingdom on 20 August 2007 by Buena Vista Home Entertainment.