John Candy: I Like Me
Seen it?2025 | 113 min | Documentary
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It's still drawing plenty of interest, though it had soft box office. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for the curious.
- The mood
- Eye-opening.
- The pace
- Moves along nicely, at 1 hr 53 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated PG-13. Probably too much for younger kids.
Those who knew iconic funnyman John Candy best share his story, in their own words, through never-before-seen archival footage, imagery, and interviews.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesSolid
7.9 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactStrong
About 347K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Colin Hanks
- John CandySelf (archive footage)
- Tom HanksSelf - Actor, Splash
- Steve MartinSelf - Actor, 'Planes, Trains and Automobiles'
- Martin ShortSelf - Actor, SCTV
- Eugene LevySelf - Actor, SCTV
- Macaulay CulkinSelf - Actor, Uncle Buck
- Bill MurraySelf - Mainstage Cast, The Second City
- Catherine O'HaraSelf - Actor, SCTV
- Conan O'BrienSelf - Comedian & Podcast Host
- Mel BrooksSelf - Director, Spaceballs