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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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Focusing on the good times as it chronicles John Candy's life and career, I Like Me gathers those who knew and loved the iconic actor for a bittersweet retrospective that feels like a cathartic group hug.

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Tim Cogshell FilmWeek (LAist) Nov 11
Deeply, deeply moving... It made me remember how much I really loved John Candy. Go to Full Review
Christy Lemire FilmWeek (LAist) Nov 11
It's a lovely film and a great look back at a career that had more versatility than perhaps you'd realized. Go to Full Review
Coleman Spilde Salon.com Oct 15
Candy’s pursuit of goodness comes up repeatedly throughout “I Like Me,” to the point where a viewer can understand that, even amongst all of life’s pressures and its difficulties, it’s easy to live with integrity if you keep it by your side at all times. Go to Full Review
Louisa Moore Screen Zealots Nov 26
A heartfelt, tear-inducing tribute to a once-in-a-generation talent and the gentle soul behind the laughs. This documentary made me remember just how much joy Candy has brought into my life, and there’s something special (and bittersweet) about that. Go to Full Review
Asia Frey Lagniappe (Mobile, AL) Nov 18
While the documentary "John Candy: I Like Me" is chock-full of wonderful interviews and history for comedy buffs, it also strikes universal chords and powerful emotions. Go to Full Review
M.N. Miller InSession Film Nov 11
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The next time you watch Del tell Neal his hand is between two pillows, see Barf the Mog proudly declare he’s his own best friend, or hear the cop trying to buy his fellow officers an “orange whip,” appreciate the fact it came at a cost. Go to Full Review
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Russell H Dec 14 Cool, in depth look at Candy See more Tracy F. @Witten Dec 8 This should have been so much better. Beloved actor that everybody loved. There should have so many funny behind the scene stories from other members of the industry. The director screwed it up. There were some good stories but this should have been phenomenal where you’re tearing up from laughing so hard. See more Sal D. @JustTheLaw Dec 6 Heat left and sentimental documentary that does it Jon of conveying emotion and connecting people. The film could use more details other than the general public sketch of the very public facts that I knew before watching it. See more Darby H @Darrie Dec 6 I never watched John Candy movies as a kid in the 80s. But thought I'd watch this as a snapshot of the times. I've watched docos for years on people's lives, and this was the first time I felt I learned nothing about someone. Bill Murray does sort of cover this at the beginning - that he was so *nice*. There's not much room to move from there. So the music/score here does all the heavy lifting, endlessly telling you how to feel. Vale Someone who made it. See more Kevin P Dec 3 A very heartfelt and sincere documentary about the legendary comedian John Candy. It shines such a beautiful light on John's creative talent and incredible generosity. We get so many celebrity interviews here, and everyone had something kind to say about John Candy and how nice he was to everyone he worked with. John Candy delt with so much inner turmoil, with his repressed struggles with anxiety, panic attacks, low self-esteem, fear of death, delayed therapy, drinking, smoking, and obesity. It's so sad learning that he was trying to get healthy, but the studios pressured him to stay as the "funny fat man". John gave so much for others but forgot to help himself. But it's very uplifting seeing how much everyone cared for him and paid tribute. It's nice to know that he actively put effort into spending time with his family even during the peak of his career. It's a captivating documentary that pays great tribute to John's impact, and it will leave you uplifted and teary eyed by the end. See more Sydney M Dec 2 I first 'met' John Candy on SCTV. Shortly after, I watched so many of his movies. I have some of his truly ridiculously funny movies, on BlueRay. The thing about John Candy is who and what he was, was True. You could see it in his acting. He was always 'himself', but not like John Wayne. Who was always himself, because the man had no real acting ability. John Candy his spirit, character, soul, whatever, always shone thru. But. He was an excellent, laugh out loud, comedian. He was terrific talent. And nothing about him to resent, envy, hate, deride, or forget. He was 'clean'. It's a good doc, but I would have preferred a Canadian perspective. Though we, US and Canada are 'cousins', we are very very different. So far. Eh? Too many comments and commentary, are said with 2025 'perspective', on health and lifestyle. People have forgot that damn near everyone smoked cigarettes. I and my classmates smoked cigarettes in college and university classes. Ashtrays were at every desk. Drinking was Normal. Getting drunk was 'normal'. But only at certain times. Fast food wasn't 'normal'. But it was getting there. Nobody knew about too much salt, deli meats. Red meat. UPF. What doctor took blood pressure? Aspirin was the only analgesic. Teeth were yellow. Condoms were dish washing gloves. The 'pill' made women sick. You have to understand the 'world' John lived in. Still, not a bad doc. See more Read all reviews
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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
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