John Candy: I Like Me

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John Candy: I Like Me
Directed by Colin Hanks
Produced byColin Hanks
Johnny Pariseau
George Dewey
Shane Reid
Ryan Reynolds
Sean M. Stuart
Glen Zipper
Starring John Candy
CinematographyJustin Kane
Edited byShane Reid
Darrin Roberts
Music byTyler Strickland
Production
companies
Distributed by Amazon Prime Video
Release dates
  • September 4, 2025 (2025-09-04)(TIFF)
  • October 10, 2025 (2025-10-10)(United States)
Running time
113 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

John Candy: I Like Me is a 2025 American documentary film directed by Colin Hanks [1] and is a portrait of the Canadian actor John Candy. Candy began his career on the sketch comedy series Second City Television before becoming one of the most popular and beloved stars of comedy films until his death of a heart attack in 1994. [2] An American venture, the film was co-produced by Amazon MGM Studios, Company Name and Maximum Effort in association with Zipper Bros Films with Amazon Prime Video serving as distributor. [3] It relies primarily on rare and never-before-seen archive footage, outtakes, private home video, audio commentary and interviews provided by friends and family. [4]

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John Candy: I Like Me premiered on September 4, 2025, as the opening film of the Toronto International Film Festival, [5] with its premiere on Amazon Prime on October 10.

Production

The film's production was first announced in 2022 by producer Ryan Reynolds. [6] The film's acquisition for Amazon Prime Video was announced in February 2023. [7]

Release

The world premiere of John Candy: I Like Me took place in Toronto, Canada at the Toronto Film Festival on September 4, 2025 at the Roy Thomson Hall, including a live Q&A session with the film’s director, producer and Candy’s children Jennifer and Christopher Candy after the screening. [8] Earlier the same day, an official trailer was released by Amazon Prime Video on September 4. [9]

References

  1. ↑ Etan Vlessing, "Ryan Reynolds and Colin Hanks’ ‘John Candy: I Like Me’ Doc to Open Toronto Film Festival". The Hollywood Reporter , June 4, 2025.
  2. ↑ Christina Izzo, "Colin Hanks Talks Knowing John Candy Growing Up Ahead Of His Documentary With Ryan Reynolds: 'Sweet, Sweet Presence'". CinemaBlend , February 1, 2024.
  3. ↑ "John Candy: I Like Me" . Retrieved 5 September 2025.
  4. ↑ Pond, Steve (September 4, 2025). "'John Candy: I Like Me' Review: Colin Hanks' Affectionate Documentary Opens Toronto Film Festival". The Wrap. Retrieved September 5, 2025.
  5. ↑ Rebecca Rubin, "Ryan Reynolds and Colin Hanks’ Documentary ‘John Candy: I Like Me’ to Open Toronto Film Festival’s 50th Edition". Variety , June 4, 2025.
  6. ↑ "Ryan Reynolds making John Candy documentary with Colin Hanks and says to 'expect tears'". Virgin Radio UK , October 11, 2022.
  7. ↑ Sandy Schaefer, "Amazon Prime Video Picks Up John Candy Documentary From Ryan Reynolds And Colin Hanks". /Film , February 16, 2023.
  8. ↑ "Ryan Reynolds Kicks Off TIFF 50th With Docu 'John Candy: I Like Me': "The Greatest, Most Beautiful Man That I Never Met"". Deadline. September 4, 2025. Retrieved September 5, 2025.
  9. ↑ "Trailer: Amazon's "John Candy: I Like Me" Doco". Darkhorizons. September 4, 2025. Retrieved September 5, 2025.
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