Overview

• Culkin recounts in John Candy: I Like Me that Candy quietly checked on his well-being during Uncle Buck after recognizing issues at home.
• He describes Candy’s presence as paternal and says the care he received helped make Uncle Buck one of his favorite projects.
• The film premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival with interviews including Steve Martin and testimony from Candy’s daughter.
• Director Colin Hanks leads the project, with Ryan Reynolds among the executive producers and extensive archival material woven throughout.
• Prime Video is set to launch the documentary worldwide on Oct. 10 following the renewed attention to Culkin’s long-stated estrangement from his father.