# How to watch ‘John Candy: I Like Me,’ streaming now Prime Video

*Find out more about the documentary from director Colin Hanks and producer Ryan Reynolds.*

From 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.

*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.

Find 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).

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## How to stream ‘John Candy: I Like Me’ on Prime Video

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*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.

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## Who is the creative team behind ‘John Candy: I Like Me’?

The 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.

*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.

## What other John Candy films can I watch on Prime Video?

There are other John Candy films you can watch on Prime Video: 

- [*Canadian Bacon*](https://www.amazon.com/gp/video/detail/B07NYCN5SG) (1995)
- [*Wagons East!*](https://www.amazon.com/gp/video/detail/B0DFZFRGGW) (1994)
- [*Delirious*](https://www.amazon.com/gp/video/detail/B07HM869X9) (1991)
- [*The Great Outdoors*](https://www.amazon.com/gp/video/detail/B00D7S61G4) (1988)
- [*Spaceballs*](https://www.amazon.com/gp/video/detail/B00BZHSSL0) (1987)
- [*Summer Rental*](https://www.amazon.com/gp/video/detail/B0D33CVS5J) (1985)
- [*Splash*](https://www.amazon.com/gp/video/detail/B0C5587YKP) (1984)
- [*Heavy Metal*](https://www.amazon.com/gp/video/detail/B00K7WX6KC) (1981)

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## What else is on Prime Video?

There 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.

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*This story has been updated to reflect that the documentary is now streaming.*