John Candy: I Like Me
Updated: 12/10/2025, 5:55:38 PM Wikipedia source
John Candy: I Like Me is a 2025 American documentary film directed by Colin Hanks and is a portrait of the Canadian actor John Candy. The documentary premiered on September 4, 2025, as the opening night film of the Toronto International Film Festival.
Infobox
Directed by
Colin Hanks
Produced by
Colin HanksJohnny PariseauGeorge DeweyShane ReidRyan ReynoldsSean StuartGlen Zipper
Starring
John Candy
Cinematography
Justin Kane
Edited by
Shane ReidDarrin Roberts
Music by
Tyler Strickland
Productioncompanies
mw- Amazon MGM Studios Maximum Effort Company Name Zipper Bros Films
Distributed by
Amazon Prime Video
Release dates
September 4, 2025 (2025-09-04) (TIFF) October 10, 2025 (2025-10-10) (United States)
Running time
114 minutes
Country
United States
Language
English
Tables
· Reception › Awards
| Award | Year | Category | Work | Result | Ref. |
| Cinéfest Sudbury International Film Festival | 2025 | Audience Choice, Documentary | Colin Hanks | Won |
References
- Christina Izzo, "Colin Hanks Talks Knowing John Candy Growing Up Ahead Of His Documentary With Ryan Reynolds: 'Sweet, Swhttps://www.cinemablend.com/movies/colin-hanks-john-candy-growing-up-documentary-ryan-reynolds
- The Wraphttps://www.thewrap.com/john-candy-i-like-me-review-colin-hanks-affectionate-documentary-opens-toronto-film-festival/
- "Ryan Reynolds making John Candy documentary with Colin Hanks and says to 'expect tears'". Virgin Radio UK, October 11,https://virginradio.co.uk/tv-film/78858/ryan-reynolds-making-john-candy-documentary-with-colin-hanks-and-says-to-expect-tears
- Sandy Schaefer, "Amazon Prime Video Picks Up John Candy Documentary From Ryan Reynolds And Colin Hanks". /Film, Februaryhttps://www.slashfilm.com/1200882/everything-we-know-about-ryan-reynolds-john-candy-documentary/
- "Listen: Cynthia Erivo Performs 'Everytime You Go Away' Cover from John Candy Documentary"https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Listen-Cynthia-Erivo-Performs-Everytime-You-Go-Away-Cover-From-John-Candy-Documentary-20251003
- "'John Candy: I Like Me' Soundtrack Album Released"https://filmmusicreporter.com/2025/10/17/john-candy-i-like-me-soundtrack-album-released/
- Deadlinehttps://deadline.com/2025/09/ryan-reynolds-tiff-opening-night-john-candy-i-like-me-1236507896/
- CTV Newshttps://web.archive.org/web/20250905020547/https://www.ctvnews.ca/toronto/article/tiff-kicks-off-50th-edition-with-world-premiere-of-john-candy-documentary/
- Darkhorizonshttps://www.darkhorizons.com/trailer-amazons-john-candy-i-like-me-doco/
- Screenranthttps://screenrant.com/john-candy-i-like-me-2025-streaming-success-amazon-prime/
- flixpatrolhttps://flixpatrol.com/title/john-candy-i-like-me/
- Rotten Tomatoeshttps://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/john_candy_i_like_me
- Metacritichttps://www.metacritic.com/movie/john-candy-i-like-me/
- The Hollywood Reporterhttps://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-reviews/john-candy-i-like-me-review-colin-hanks-1236360509/
- Screen Internationalhttps://www.screendaily.com/reviews/john-candy-i-like-me-review-colin-hanks-doc-pays-warm-tribute-to-canadian-comedy-legend/5208579.article
- RogerEbert.comhttps://www.rogerebert.com/reviews/john-candy-i-like-me-tiff-documentary-film-review-2025
- "‘Out Standing’ and John Candy doc take audience awards at Cinéfest". Sudbury.com, September 28, 2025.https://www.sudbury.com/lifestyle/out-standing-and-john-candy-doc-take-audience-awards-at-cinefest-11273625