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Our take
Through interviews and clips, Colin Hanks celebrates John Candy. US PG-13 for smoking, some strong language, drug material and suggestive material from old routines. Reviews note s-word use and archival drinking. Candy's death at 43 and weight struggles are discussed sensitively. Great for nostalgic parents sharing classic comedy with teens.
Uplifting themes
Kindness, humor as connection and celebrating a generous life Candy and colleagues model warmth, loyalty and joy
Story (may spoil tone)
Those who knew iconic funnyman John Candy best share his story, in their own words, through never-before-seen archival footage, imagery, and interviews.
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Violence Mild slapstick and vintage comedy violence only
Mild slapstick and vintage comedy violence only
Language S-word and occasional f-word use in interviews and vintage clips
S-word and occasional f-word use in interviews and vintage clips
Sex / nudity Mild sexual jokes and period comedy clips, without explicit sex
Mild sexual jokes and period comedy clips, without explicit sex
Drugs / alcohol Archival smoking, drinking and period drug humor from film/TV excerpts
Archival smoking, drinking and period drug humor from film/TV excerpts
Frightening Emotional talk of death may sadden sensitive viewers
Emotional talk of death may sadden sensitive viewers
Self-harm / suicide No self-harm found in this title
No self-harm found in this title
Sexual violence No sexual violence found in this title
No sexual violence found in this title
Child peril / abuse No child peril found in this title
No child peril found in this title
Bullying / discrimination Career put-downs and outsider treatment in industry stories
Career put-downs and outsider treatment in industry stories
Gore / death / weapons No gore found in this title
No gore found in this title
Dangerous behaviour No dangerous behavior found in this title
No dangerous behavior found in this title
Eating disorders / body image Weight and body-image talk around Candy's life and career
Weight and body-image talk around Candy's life and career
Mental health Anxiety, body image and fame pressure are discussed with empathy
Anxiety, body image and fame pressure are discussed with empathy
Gambling No gambling found in this title
No gambling found in this title
Grief / bereavement Friends reflect on Candy's sudden death and legacy
Friends reflect on Candy's sudden death and legacy
Flashing lights We have not confirmed whether this version contains flashing lights.
We have not confirmed whether this version contains flashing lights.
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Talk after watching
- Candy's kindness is the heart of the film. Who in your life models that warmth?
- Archival smoking and jokes reflect the 1980s era. How have standards changed?
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