About the Event
John Candy: I Like Me
An Evening with Ryan Reynolds & Friends
Presented by Clearly Canadian
“Love is not a big enough word.”
Del Griffith, Planes, Trains, and Automobiles
Join Ryan Reynolds and special guests for an exclusive presentation of the new documentary, John Candy: I Like Me, telling John’s story by those who knew him best through never-before-seen archival footage, imagery, and interviews. Each screening is accompanied by a unique Q&A with Ryan, along with family and friends of John Candy, reflecting on the life, work, and joy of one of the most beloved actors of all time. Net proceeds of each screening will go directly to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital® to support its mission: Finding cures. Saving children®.
“Together with Ryan, you can make a difference—click here to make an individual donation to support St. Jude.”
Tour Dates
September 23, 2025
Prospector Theater
Ridgefield, CT
September 24, 2025
Miller Theater
Philadelphia, PA
New Brunswick, NJ
State Theatre
September 25, 2025
October 02, 2025
The Montalbán
Los Angeles, CA
October 05, 2025
The Chicago Theatre
Chicago, IL
October 06, 2025
Queen Elizabeth Theatre
Toronto, ON
Kings Theatre
October 08, 2025
Brooklyn, NY
October 14, 2025
Shubert Theatre
Boston, MA
About The Film
From director Colin Hanks and producer Ryan Reynolds comes John Candy: I Like Me. Those who knew John best share his story, in their own words, through never-before-seen archival footage, imagery, and interviews. It’s a documentary of the life, career, and loss of one of the most beloved actors of all time.
John Candy: I Like Me premiered at the 50th Toronto International Film Festival on opening night, Thursday, September 4, 2025.
Streaming on Amazon Prime October 10, 2025
