'John Candy: I Like Me' Explores Iconic Actor's Faith
A new documentary available on Prime Video touches hearts and reminds viewers why John Candy remains one of Hollywood’s most cherished figures more than 30 years after his early passing.
About the Documentary
John Candy: I Like Me, directed by Colin Hanks, is a heartfelt tribute to the comedic legend behind films such as Uncle Buck, Planes, Trains and Automobiles, and Splash. The film blends archival clips with personal accounts from Candy’s family, friends, and co-stars, including Bill Murray, Eugene Levy, Dan Aykroyd, and Macaulay Culkin, offering a full picture of the man beyond his iconic roles.
Faith as a Grounding Force
A central theme in the documentary is Candy’s quiet Catholic faith, which provided him stability amid fame. His wife, Rosemary, shares their spiritual connection:
“I grew up as a rebellious Catholic, he grew up as: ‘I’m Catholic.’”
The couple married in a Catholic church, and Candy, who served as an altar boy in his youth, was discovered holding a Bible when he died in March 1994 at age 44.
Behind the Scenes
Producer George Dewey revealed the inspiration for the project, stemming from a lifelong admiration of Candy:
“Ryan and I have been John Candy fans all our lives.”
The documentary was produced partly by Ryan Reynolds and George Dewey through their Maximum Effort studio.
Author's summary: This touching documentary sheds light on John Candy’s enduring legacy and his modest but profound Catholic faith that supported him throughout his life and career.