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.
How to stream ‘John Candy: I Like Me’ on Prime Video
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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 (1995)
- Wagons East! (1994)
- Delirious (1991)
- The Great Outdoors (1988)
- Spaceballs (1987)
- Summer Rental (1985)
- Splash (1984)
- Heavy Metal (1981)
What else is on Prime Video?
There are plenty of other documentaries about entertainment icons on Prime Video like Lucy and Desi, Val, Diana Ross: Supreme Sensation, and more.
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This story has been updated to reflect that the documentary is now streaming.
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