John Candy: I Like Me

Sep 4, 2025

1h 53m

★ 7.8

Overview

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

Genres

Documentary

Production Companies

Company Name

Maximum Effort

Zipper Bros Films

John Candy: I Like Me Trailers

Cast

Self (archive footage)

John Candy

Self - Actor, Splash

Tom Hanks

Self - Actor, 'Planes, Trains and Automobiles'

Steve Martin

Self - Actor, SCTV

Martin Short

Self - Actor, SCTV

Eugene Levy

Self - Actor, Uncle Buck

Macaulay Culkin

Self - Mainstage Cast, The Second City

Bill Murray

Self - Actor, SCTV

Catherine O'Hara

Self - Comedian & Podcast Host

Conan O'Brien

Self - Director, Spaceballs

Mel Brooks

Self - John's Daughter

Jennifer Candy

Self - John's Son

Chris Candy

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