I Like Me | TIFF 2025 Opener
- The Toronto international Film Festival (TIFF) will open its 50th edition with the world premiere of "John Candy: I Like Me," a documentary directed by Colin Hanks.
- Cameron Bailey, CEO of TIFF, said the festival is excited to share the film, packed with Hollywood stars, at the premiere.
- The John Candy documentary, an Amazon MGM Studios title, will be available on Prime Video in the fall.
Get ready, film fans! the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) 2025 is set to launch its 50th edition with “John candy: I Like Me,” a documentary directed by Colin Hanks. This isn’t just any opening night; it’s a heartfelt tribute to the Canadian comedy icon, promising an intimate look into john Candy’s life, featuring never-before-seen home videos, family access, and recollections from his collaborators. Amazon MGM Studios will release the film on Prime Video. News Directory 3 has the scoop: Hanks and producer Ryan reynolds aim to share the authentic john Candy with the world. The film premiere promises to be packed with Hollywood stars for a gala presentation. Discover what’s next as TIFF unveils more details about the festival lineup and special events running from september 4-14, 2025.
John candy Documentary too Open Toronto Film Festival
Updated June 04, 2025
The Toronto international Film Festival (TIFF) will open its 50th edition with the world premiere of “John Candy: I Like Me,” a documentary directed by Colin Hanks. The film, a heartfelt tribute to the Canadian comedy icon john Candy, will be the Opening Night Gala presentation on Sept. 4 at Roy Thomson Hall.
Cameron Bailey, CEO of TIFF, said the festival is excited to share the film, packed with Hollywood stars, at the premiere. He added that the film is the perfect way to kick off TIFF’s 50th edition.
The John Candy documentary, an Amazon MGM Studios title, will be available on Prime Video in the fall. It promises an intimate look at Candy’s life, both on and off-screen, featuring home videos, family access, and recollections from collaborators.The film aims to paint a picture of Candy as a son, husband, father, and professional who brought joy while battling personal struggles.
Hanks and producer Ryan Reynolds said that Candy was not just a great actor but an even better person. They added that they are honored to bring the real John Candy to audiences, starting in Toronto.
What’s next
The Toronto International Film Festival runs from Sept. 4-14,2025. Additional details about the festival will be released soon.The TIFF Film Reference Library already houses a John Candy Collection, donated by Rose Candy, with items from Candy’s career and life from the 1970s to the early 1990s.