{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"NewsArticle","contentId":"00000199-bb37-d129-adb9-ffbf0c4b0000","url":"https://www.aboutamazon.com/news/entertainment/john-candy-i-like-me-documentary-prime-video","headline":"How to watch ‘John Candy: I Like Me,’ streaming now Prime Video","description":"Find out more about the documentary from director Colin Hanks and producer Ryan Reynolds.","datePublished":"2025-10-07T18:51:46.760Z","dateModified":"2025-10-10T13:39:09.443Z","author":[{"@type":"Person","name":"Amazon Staff","image":{"@type":"ImageObject","url":"https://assets.aboutamazon.com/dims4/default/08549ff/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1125x1125+438+0/resize/84x84!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fassets.aboutamazon.com%2F47%2F6d%2F7fe296e642859c7ba2a629eda3ba%2Famazon-logo-hero-images-2024.jpg","width":"84","height":"84"}}],"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","url":"https://assets.aboutamazon.com/dims4/default/dab3194/2147483647/strip/true/crop/837x419+0+26/resize/1200x600!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fassets.aboutamazon.com%2Fba%2F2a%2F2a186fa8413b9826e47cb87d07d6%2Fjohncandy.jpg","width":"1200","height":"600"},"articleBody":"# How to watch ‘John Candy: I Like Me,’ streaming now Prime Video\n\n*Find out more about the documentary from director Colin Hanks and producer Ryan Reynolds.*\n\nFrom director Colin Hanks and producer Ryan Reynolds comes *John Candy: I Like Me*. Those who knew John best share his story, in their own words, through never-before-seen archival footage, imagery, and interviews. It’s a documentary of the life, career, and loss of one of the most beloved actors of all time.\n\n*John Candy: I Like Me* premiered as the opening-night film at the 50th Toronto International Film Festival on September 4. The film is now available to watch on Prime Video.\n\nFind out more about *John Candy: I Like Me* on [Prime Video](https://www.aboutamazon.com/news/entertainment/what-you-need-to-know-about-prime-video).\n\n![ ‘Spaceballs: The New One’ from Amazon MGM Studios](https://assets.aboutamazon.com/dims4/default/e59b562/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1350x900+125+0/resize/300x200!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fassets.aboutamazon.com%2Fa9%2F22%2F10436ea84deaaef6c26dd1d77b5a%2Fspaceballs-thenewone-primevideo-amazonnews-cdlt-07-24-26.png)\n\n- [Everything you need to know about ‘Spaceballs: The New One’ from Amazon MGM Studios](https://www.aboutamazon.com/news/entertainment/spaceballs-2-sequel-amazon-mgm-studios)\n\n## How to stream ‘John Candy: I Like Me’ on Prime Video\n\n![John Candy: I like me new original documentary on Prime Video](https://assets.aboutamazon.com/dims4/default/825adfc/2147483647/strip/true/crop/837x471+0+0/resize/767x432!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fassets.aboutamazon.com%2Fba%2F2a%2F2a186fa8413b9826e47cb87d07d6%2Fjohncandy.jpg)\n\n*John Candy: I Like Me* is available to watch on Prime Video, which is included with an Amazon [Prime membership](https://www.aboutamazon.com/news/retail/prime-membership-cost-benefits). Prime is available for $14.99 a month or $139 annually. There are [many other benefits](https://www.aboutamazon.com/news/retail/amazon-prime-membership-worth-it) to a Prime membership, including [fast, free shipping](https://www.aboutamazon.com/news/operations/amazon-ai-innovations-delivery-forecasting-robotics) on millions of items and huge savings on exclusive deals and discounts.\n\nAmazon also offers discounted membership options providing the same benefits of a regular Prime membership at only 50% of the cost. Young adults (ages 18–24) and college students can try [Prime for Young Adults](https://www.aboutamazon.com/news/retail/amazon-prime-for-young-adults) with a six-month trial, then pay only $7.49 per month, or $69 per year. Qualifying government-assistance recipients can try [Prime Access](https://www.aboutamazon.com/news/retail/amazon-prime-access-discounted-membership) for 30 days before paying $6.99 per month.\n\n## Who is the creative team behind ‘John Candy: I Like Me’?\n\nThe documentary is directed by Colin Hanks (*All Things Must Pass: The Rise and Fall of Tower Records*, *Eagles of Death Metal: Nos Amis*). In addition to Hanks, Sean Stuart, Glen Zipper, Ryan Reynolds, George Dewey, Johnny Pariseau, and Shane Reid. Co–executive producers include Chris Candy, Jennifer Candy-Sullivan, and Rosemary Candy.\n\n*John Candy: I Like Me* features commentary from collaborators such as SCTV collaborators Catherine O’Hara and Martin Short, as well as Dan Aykroyd (*The Great Outdoors*), Steve Martin (*Planes, Trains and Automobiles*), Tom Hanks (*Volunteers*), Eugene Levy (*Armed and Dangerous*), Macaulay Culkin (*Uncle Buck*), and more.\n\n## What other John Candy films can I watch on Prime Video?\n\nThere are other John Candy films you can watch on Prime Video: \n\n- [*Canadian Bacon*](https://www.amazon.com/gp/video/detail/B07NYCN5SG) (1995)\n- [*Wagons East!*](https://www.amazon.com/gp/video/detail/B0DFZFRGGW) (1994)\n- [*Delirious*](https://www.amazon.com/gp/video/detail/B07HM869X9) (1991)\n- [*The Great Outdoors*](https://www.amazon.com/gp/video/detail/B00D7S61G4) (1988)\n- [*Spaceballs*](https://www.amazon.com/gp/video/detail/B00BZHSSL0) (1987)\n- [*Summer Rental*](https://www.amazon.com/gp/video/detail/B0D33CVS5J) (1985)\n- [*Splash*](https://www.amazon.com/gp/video/detail/B0C5587YKP) (1984)\n- [*Heavy Metal*](https://www.amazon.com/gp/video/detail/B00K7WX6KC) (1981)\n\n![Promotional poster for 'New Heights' podcast on Prime Video](https://assets.aboutamazon.com/dims4/default/f929c0c/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1688x1125+150+0/resize/300x200!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fassets.aboutamazon.com%2F6e%2F57%2Fe895a6d847b18a14d66447ac8366%2Fwondery-new-heights-standard-hero-082925-2000x1125.jpg)\n\n- [‘New Heights with Jason & Travis Kelce’ now available on Prime Video in the US](https://www.aboutamazon.com/news/entertainment/new-heights-jason-travis-kelce-prime-video-podcast-wondery)\n\n## What else is on Prime Video?\n\nThere are plenty of other documentaries about entertainment icons on Prime Video like [*Lucy and Desi*](https://www.amazon.com/Lucy-Desi-Lucille-Ball/dp/B09QFN8WW9), [*Val*](https://www.amazon.com/Val-Kilmer/dp/B09888KKZK), [*Diana Ross: Supreme Sensation*](https://www.amazon.com/gp/video/detail/B0CMHJ9Q7D), and more.\n\nPrime Video is a [first-stop entertainment destination](https://www.aboutamazon.com/what-we-do/entertainment) offering customers a vast collection of premium programming in one app available across thousands of devices. Prime members can customize their viewing experience and find their favorite [movies](https://www.aboutamazon.com/news/tag/movies), series, documentaries, and [live sports](https://www.aboutamazon.com/news/entertainment/live-sports-streaming-prime-video)—including [Amazon MGM Studios](https://www.aboutamazon.com/news/tag/mgm)–produced [series](null) and [movies](null); licensed fan favorites; and programming from Prime Video add-on subscriptions such as [Apple TV+](https://www.aboutamazon.com/news/entertainment/apple-tv-shows-amazon-prime-video-subscription), [Max](https://www.aboutamazon.com/news/entertainment/hbo-max-on-prime-video-channels), [Crunchyroll](https://www.aboutamazon.com/news/entertainment/crunchyroll-anime-subscription-amazon-prime-video), and [MGM+](https://www.aboutamazon.com/news/entertainment/everything-you-need-to-know-about-mgm-plus). All customers, regardless of whether they have a Prime membership or not, can rent or buy titles via the Prime Video Store, and can enjoy even more content for free with ads.\n\nNext, find out more about other [fall movies from Amazon MGM Studios](https://www.aboutamazon.com/news/entertainment/prime-video-amazon-mgm-studios-fall-2025-movies).\n\n*This story has been updated to reflect that the documentary is now streaming.*","publisher":{"@type":"Organization","name":"About Amazon","url":"https://www.aboutamazon.com","sameAs":["https://x.com/amazonnews","https://www.linkedin.com/company/amazon","https://www.instagram.com/amazonnews"],"logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","url":"https://assets.aboutamazon.com/bd/8f/88e7b0314cc2bd05b9de3155a0fe/amazon-news.svg"},"parentOrganization":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Amazon","url":"https://www.amazon.com","sameAs":["https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q3884","https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amazon_(company)","https://x.com/Amazon"]}}}