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- 2025
- PG-13
- Amazon Prime Video
- 1 h 53 m
- 2025
- PG-13
- Amazon Prime Video
- 1 h 53 m
Summary John Candy: I Like Me explores the life of the Canadian comedic icon, documenting his on- and off-camera existence, featuring never-before-seen home videos, intimate access to his family, and candid recollections from collaborators to paint a bigger picture of one of the brightest stars of the ’70s, ’80s and ’90s. It’s the story of a son...
Directed By: Colin Hanks
- 2025
- PG-13
- Amazon Prime Video
- 1 h 53 m
- 2025
- PG-13
- Amazon Prime Video
- 1 h 53 m
John Candy: I Like Me
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Summary John Candy: I Like Me explores the life of the Canadian comedic icon, documenting his on- and off-camera existence, featuring never-before-seen home videos, intimate access to his family, and candid recollections from collaborators to paint a bigger picture of one of the brightest stars of the ’70s, ’80s and ’90s. It’s the story of a son...
Directed By: Colin Hanks
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Metascore
Generally Favorable Based on 14 Critic Reviews
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79% Positive
11 Reviews
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21% Mixed
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0% Negative
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Metascore
Generally Favorable Based on 14 Critic Reviews
69
79% Positive
11 Reviews
11 Reviews
21% Mixed
3 Reviews
3 Reviews
0% Negative
0 Reviews
0 Reviews
Sep 13, 2025
This carefully crafted documentary is more focused on telling a particularly curated story about Candy than any incisive or thought-provoking portrayal.
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User Score
Generally Favorable Based on 12 User Ratings
7.1
75% Positive
9 Ratings
9 Ratings
8% Mixed
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17% Negative
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2 Ratings
User Score
Generally Favorable Based on 12 User Ratings
7.1
75% Positive
9 Ratings
9 Ratings
8% Mixed
1 Rating
1 Rating
17% Negative
2 Ratings
2 Ratings
Oct 24, 2025
From the perspective of actors and directors who knew him from head to toe, an intimate and human portrait of the Canadian comedian. Like many documentaries, it may not be appealing to everyone, but this one has its own charm.
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Oct 11, 2025
Friends, acquaintances and fans still get choked up when the subject of the late Canadian comic wonder John Candy comes up.
Sep 5, 2025
Is this moving-picture love letter overly sentimental, sloppy to a fault, and slightly more affectionate toward its posthumous subject than a basket of puppies high on laughing gas? Yes. Does that mean that, in its own way, it perfectly mirrors Candy’s own tendency to overdo it and still make you like him, really, really like him? Also yes.
Sep 13, 2025
John Candy: I Like Me, made with the cooperation of Candy’s children and his wife, feels like a tale told by friends, but friends who are less interested in promoting idolatry than in showing you why they loved the man.
Oct 10, 2025
There’s an amazing lineup of collaborators and stars, and it’s good to see Candy’s uniquely likable and buoyant screen personality, but the tone borders on the stultifyingly reverential.
Sep 13, 2025
It was made by a devoted fan who is less interested in depicting his subject as a three-dimensional human being than in reinforcing his reputation as a prodigious talent and kindhearted soul, who, in spite of a couple of demons, was still ultimately a great guy.
By Hershal Pandya FULL REVIEW
Oct 10, 2025
"John Candy: I Like Me" is a carefully crafted documentary that is a beautiful love letter to beloved comedian and an assessment of Candy’s childhood, life and legacy that provides ample cause for laughter while also provoking plenty of tears. You’re astonished to see how fully actualized and talented Candy was as a performer in his short time, but you’re also left with the heartbreak of all that was left unrealized by his untimely passing. John Candy was a grand man in every sense of the phrase. Larger than life yet profoundly humble, he carried with him a rare blend of humor, heart, and humanity that made audiences feel not just entertained, but embraced. He wasn’t simply a comedian who made people laugh; he was a presence that made them feel seen, understood, and cared for. Colin Hanks’ 2025 documentary, captures this essence with warmth and reverence, reminding us why Candy remains one of the most beloved figures in comedy and film. From his early days on Second City Television to his Hollywood breakout in Splash and later hits like Uncle Buck and Planes, Trains and Automobiles, Candy carved out a unique space in film comedy. He was not the suave leading man or the sardonic outsider. He was the everyman, fallible, kind-hearted, often bumbling, but always deeply human. That ability to be both funny and emotionally accessible made him instantly relatable. The documentary uses rare and never-before-seen footage, including outtakes, private home videos, and candid moments, to illuminate the man behind the roles. These are interwoven with commentary from friends, collaborators, and admirers, creating a mosaic of perspectives that celebrate not only his talent but his humanity. Candy’s life was also marked by private struggles. Losing his father at the age of five left a wound that never fully healed. His fear that he too would die young became a quiet obsession, intensified by the deaths of peers like John Belushi. Interviews and archival material reveal how those insecurities shaped his outlook, driving both his comedy and his anxieties. His battles with weight and health are not sensationalized here but presented as part of the complex man he was: someone beloved for his big heart yet quietly burdened by the pressures of fame and expectation. One of the documentary’s greatest strengths is its chorus of voices. Tom Hanks remembers his generosity on the set of Splash. Dan Aykroyd recounts their instant bond and creative synergy. Steve Martin, Eugene Levy, Martin Short, and Mel Brooks highlight Candy’s improvisational genius and his ability to steal a scene without stealing the spotlight. Conan O’Brien reflects on Candy’s influence on younger comedians, noting how his mix of zaniness and tenderness remains unmatched. Jennifer Candy, his daughter, provides touching personal insight, reminding viewers that while the world saw him as “Johnny Toronto,” she and her brother simply saw Dad. These intimate glimpses humanize the larger-than-life persona and underscore the legacy he left for both family and fans. Hanks approaches his subject with care and respect. The pacing is deliberate, allowing audiences to sit with both the joy of Candy’s performances and the sadness of his absence. He resists the temptation to frame Candy’s story as pure tragedy. Instead, he emphasizes the balance of humor and heart that defined him. In doing so, Hanks captures why Candy’s work endures: because it was never just about the joke, it was about connection. Candy had a special gift that cannot be taught, a mix of goofiness and grace, of absurd humor grounded in vulnerability. He could make you laugh until you cried and then, in the very next moment, make you cry for real. That delicate balance is something few comedians achieve, and to this day, no one has truly duplicated it. "John Candy: I Like Me" is a poignant reminder of that rare magic. Sweet, funny, and heartbreaking, this documentary is more than just a tribute. It is a meditation on love, loss, and legacy, a film that makes us laugh even as it leaves us with a lump in our throats. For those who grew up with Candy, it will feel like visiting an old friend. For those discovering him anew, it will be a revelation. "John Candy: I Like Me" reminds us that Candy’s genius was not only in his ability to entertain but in his ability to affirm the value of kindness and humanity. His laughter was big, his heart even bigger, and his legacy always remains indelible.
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Oct 13, 2025
Talvez uma figura emblemática no seu país, mas quem se importa? E além de não focar nos feitos, fica um tom eterno de homenagem. Chato ao quadrado.
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Production Company
- Amazon MGM Studios
- Company Name
- Maximum Effort
- Zipper Bros Films
Release Date Oct 10, 2025
Duration 1 h 53 m
Rating PG-13
Genres
Awards
Heartland International Film Festival
• 1 Win & 1 Nomination
Critics' Choice Documentary Awards
• 1 Nomination
