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John Candy: I Like Me

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From director Colin Hanks and producer Ryan Reynolds--both lifelong John Candy fans--comes John Candy: I Like Me, an exploration of the life and legacy of the comedic icon. The film showcases Candy's remarkable career, from his breakout turn on SCTV in his beloved native Canada to starring in some of the biggest comedies of all time. But it also delves deeply into Candy's life off-camera, through never-before-seen home videos and the personal recollections of those who knew him best. A remarkable roster of family members, close friends and colleagues share their memories of John Candy, creating an intimate and indelible portrait of an unforgettable talent who helped define a cinematic era. John Candy: I Like Me tells the story of a son, husband, father, friend, and star, driven to bring joy to audiences and loved ones while battling personal ghosts and Hollywood pressures.

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Kristy Puchko Mashable Hanks has great elements in John Candy: I Like Me. But how he pulls them together lacks showmanship, elegance, and a personal connection. Sep 16, 2025 Full Review Jason Bailey RogerEbert.com This documentary—with all its resources and access—rarely goes much deeper than that. Rated: 2.5/4 Sep 8, 2025 Full Review Beandrea July IndieWire In the end, Hanks delivers a good, but not great, portrait of a lovable guy whose shortcomings took him out -- an ordinary guy with extraordinary talent who remains one of the best comedic actors of the 20th century. Rated: B- Sep 6, 2025 Full Review Joonatan Itkonen Toisto.net John Candy: I Like Me is more a of a celebration than it is a documentary, but that doesn't diminish its worth one bit. Rated: 4/5 Sep 14, 2025 Full Review Alex Hudson Exclaim! Beyond his struggle with anxiety, and the tendency for this to drive him toward indulgence, there simply isn't much nuance here. Rated: 5/10 Sep 11, 2025 Full Review David Nusair Reel Film Reviews ...a superb (and definitive) documentary about one of cinema’s most beloved figures. Rated: 3.5/4 Sep 8, 2025 Full Review Read all reviews

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Colin Hanks

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Bill Murray

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Tom Hanks

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Steve Martin

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Dan Aykroyd

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Mel Brooks

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Synopsis From director Colin Hanks and producer Ryan Reynolds--both lifelong John Candy fans--comes John Candy: I Like Me, an exploration of the life and legacy of the comedic icon. The film showcases Candy's remarkable career, from his breakout turn on SCTV in his beloved native Canada to starring in some of the biggest comedies of all time. But it also delves deeply into Candy's life off-camera, through never-before-seen home videos and the personal recollections of those who knew him best. A remarkable roster of family members, close friends and colleagues share their memories of John Candy, creating an intimate and indelible portrait of an unforgettable talent who helped define a cinematic era. John Candy: I Like Me tells the story of a son, husband, father, friend, and star, driven to bring joy to audiences and loved ones while battling personal ghosts and Hollywood pressures.
Director
Colin Hanks
Producer
Ryan Reynolds, George Dewey, Colin Hanks, Shane Reid, Sean M. Stuart, Glen Zipper, Johnny Pariseau
Distributor
Prime Video
Production Co
Amazon MGM Studios, Company Name, Maximum Effort, Zipper Bros Films
Rating
PG-13 (Suggestive Material|Drug Material|Some Strong Language|Smoking)
Genre
Documentary, Biography
Original Language
English
Release Date (Streaming)
Oct 10, 2025
Runtime
1h 53m