John Candy: I Like Me (2025)

Name: John Candy: I Like Me
Genre: Documentary
Released: 2025-09-04
Duration: 113 min
Rating: 7.9
Cast: John Candy, Tom Hanks, Steve Martin, Martin Short, Eugene Levy

Love is not a big enough word.

Released 4 September 2025
Runtime 1h 53m
Director Colin Hanks
Genres Documentary
Rating 7.9/10 (118 votes)

Synopsis

Those who knew iconic funnyman John Candy best share his story, in their own words, through never-before-seen archival footage, imagery, and interviews.

Cast

John Candy as Self (archive footage)
Tom Hanks as Self - Actor, Splash
Steve Martin as Self - Actor, 'Planes, Trains and Automobiles'
Martin Short as Self - Actor, SCTV
Eugene Levy as Self - Actor, SCTV
Macaulay Culkin as Self - Actor, Uncle Buck
Bill Murray as Self - Mainstage Cast, The Second City
Catherine O'Hara as Self - Actor, SCTV
Conan O'Brien as Self - Comedian & Podcast Host
Mel Brooks as Self - Director, Spaceballs
Jennifer Candy as Self - John's Daughter
Chris Candy as Self - John's Son
Dan Aykroyd as Self - Mainstage Cast, The Second City
Dave Thomas as Self - Actor, SCTV
Andrea Martin as Self - Actor, SCTV
Robin Duke as Self - Actor, SCTV
Don Lake as Self - Actor, Wagons East
Chris Columbus as Self - Director, Home Alone

Crew

Colin Hanks Director
Justin Kane Director of Photography
Shane Reid Editor
Darrin Roberts Editor
Tyler Strickland Original Music Composer
Ryan Reynolds Producer
Colin Hanks Producer
Sean M. Stuart Producer
Glen Zipper Producer
George Dewey Producer
Johnny Pariseau Producer
Shane Reid Producer

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