“John Candy: I Like Me” – A Documentary by Colin Hanks Filmmaker and actor Colin Hanks delivers a heartfelt tribute with “John Candy: I Like Me,” a new documentary chronicling the life and legacy of one of comedy’s most beloved figures. Streaming October 10 on Prime Video, the film explores Candy’s rise from sketch comedy icon to Hollywood mainstay, while revealing the personal struggles that shaped his off-camera world.
The title draws from a pivotal line in Planes, Trains and Automobiles, a film that captured Candy’s signature blend of vulnerability and humor. Through never-before-seen home videos, intimate family access, and candid recollections from collaborators like Steve Martin, Dan Aykroyd, Catherine O’Hara, and Tom Hanks, the documentary paints a fuller portrait of a performer who brought joy to millions while quietly battling anxiety, grief, and industry pressures2.
Adding emotional depth is a new recording by Cynthia Erivo
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