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
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Distributed by Amazon Prime Video
Release date
  • September 4, 2025 (2025-09-04)(TIFF)
Running time
113 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

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.

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