# John Candy: I Like Me (2025)

> An affectionate archival portrait of John Candy that celebrates his comic generosity while mourning a life and career ended far too soon.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/7455457

## Facts

- Runtime: 113 min
- Genres: Documentary
- Director: Colin Hanks
- Cast: John Candy, Tom Hanks, Steve Martin, Martin Short, Eugene Levy, Macaulay Culkin, Bill Murray, Catherine O'Hara
- TMDB rating: 7.8/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt26683420/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: moderate
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: none
- Mood: adoring, nostalgic, witty, nostalgic movie night, comedian tribute night

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