‘John Candy: I Like Me’ is Colin Hanks’s love letter to the comedian

John Candy: I Like Me — Colin Hanks’s Love Letter to a Comedy Legend

In the opening scene of the documentary John Candy: I Like Me, actor Bill Murray notes:

“That’s the problem when you talk about John: People don’t really have a lot of negative things to say about him. And I hope what you’re producing here turns up some people who’ve got some dirt on him.”

Murray’s humorous remark sets the stage for what viewers might expect to be a revealing portrait. Instead, the film delivers an affectionate exploration of Candy’s life and career, evoking emotion rather than scandal. Across 113 minutes, it paints a moving and personal picture of a man whose warmth and humor made him a beloved figure in entertainment.

The documentary, now streaming on Prime Video, was created with full family involvement. Candy’s widow Rosemary, along with his children Chris and Jennifer, served as co-executive producers, contributed interviews, and shared home videos and private photos that offer rare glimpses into the actor’s early years.

Produced by longtime fan Ryan Reynolds and directed by Colin Hanks, the film benefits from Hanks’s personal connection to Candy—whom he knew as a child—and his sincere admiration for the comedian. Hanks, known for Eagles of Death Metal: Nos Amis (2017), brings a clear affection and emotional depth to this portrayal of a man who left an enduring mark on comedy.

Author Summary

A warm, family-backed documentary that celebrates John Candy’s kindness, humor, and legacy through intimate memories, personal archives, and affectionate storytelling.

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Telegraph-Journal Telegraph-Journal — 2025-11-03

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