John Candy: I Like Me (2025)
Genre: Documentary / Biography
Duration: 113 minuten
Country:
United States
Directed by: Colin Hanks
Stars: John Candy, Tom Hanks and Steve Martin
IMDb score:
8,0 (11.741)
Releasedate: 4 September 2025
John Candy: I Like Me plot
An exploration of the life of Canadian comedy icon John Candy. The film documents his existence both in front of and behind the camera, featuring never-before-seen home videos, intimate access to his family, and candid recollections from colleagues. This paints a broader picture of one of the biggest stars of the 70s, 80s, and 90s. It's the story of a son, husband, father, friend, and professional driven to bring joy to audiences and their loved ones, while battling personal challenges and the pressures of Hollywood.
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WB
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- 1642 messages
- 2705 votes
The documentary does the man justice. Despite his fame in the early 1990s, he remains so humble and kind to his fellow man. An example for everyone. The documentary beautifully captures his journey to fame and how a mask hid the pain of his past from the outside world. His family and many of his closest friends and (former) colleagues speak, interspersed with plenty of archive footage. This makes the documentary a joy to watch, and will ensure that I open another can of "Candy" soon and introduce the kids to an improvisation legend.
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james_cameron
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- 7118 messages
- 9870 votes
A beautiful documentary about the comedian John Candy, who died far too young, but still managed to build an impressive oeuvre in his short life. Family, friends, and colleagues are given ample opportunity to speak, and there's a wealth of hilarious archive footage. Director Colin Hanks, who never knew Candy, and whose father, Tom, naturally made a few films with Candy, strikes a beautiful balance between humor and melancholy. And Macaulay Culkin unexpectedly delivers some poignant moments.
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mrklm
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- 11931 messages
- 10217 votes
The widow and children of actor John Candy, who died in 1994, and colleagues reflect on the life of this beloved film star, who struggled with self-esteem and the untimely loss of his father. The title refers to Candy's famous monologue from Plains, Trains & Automobiles, in which he (apparently) exposed a part of his soul. A one-sided ode to a gifted actor who deserves (re)discovery.
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