John Candy: I Like Me | |
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Directed by | Colin Hanks |
Produced by | Colin Hanks Johnny Pariseau George Dewey Shane Reid Ryan Reynolds Sean M. Stuart Glen Zipper |
Starring | John Candy |
Cinematography | Justin Kane |
Edited by | Shane Reid Darrin Roberts |
Music by | Tyler Strickland |
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Distributed by | Amazon Prime Video |
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Running time | 113 minutes |
Country | United States |
Language | English |
John Candy: I Like Me is an American documentary film, directed by Colin Hanks and slated for release in 2025. [1] The film is a portrait of John Candy, the Canadian actor who 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]
The film's production was first announced in 2022 by producer Ryan Reynolds. [3] The film's acquisition for Amazon Prime Video was announced in February 2023. [4]
It is slated to premiere on September 4, 2025, as the opening film of the Toronto International Film Festival, [5] with its premiere on Amazon Prime expected in the fall.