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- PLANES, TRAINS AND AUTOMOBILES (1987) Director and writer: John Hughes. Starring: Steve Martin, Edie McClurt. The innocent goofball goodness of Candy and the cynical hard-hearted stubbornness of Martin coalesce into comedy greatness in another holiday season must-see.
- ONLY THE LONELY (1991) Director and writer: Chris Columbus. Starring: Maureen O’Hara, Ally Sheedy, Anthony Quinn. Candy is Danny, a Chicago policeman who still lives with his demanding Irish mother, Rose (O’Hara), where off-duty life is split between her bingo games and an Irish pub.
- SPLASH (1984) Director: Ron Howard. Writers: Lowell Ganz, Babaloo Mandel, Bruce Jay Friedman. Starring: Tom Hanks, Daryl Hannah, Eugene Levy. Is it wrong to say that I enjoy this film more for the relationship between upstanding guy Hanks and Candy as his ne’er-do-well playboy brother rather than Hanks’ shy bachelor and Hannah’s sweet mermaid?
- UNCLE BUCK (1989) Director and writer: John Hughes. Starring: Macaulay Culkin, Tia Russell, Amy Madigan. Candy gets a rare lead role as a hapless mess of bachelor uncle who is more comfortable betting on horses than he is babysitting his grade-school niece and nephew and their disagreeable teen sister.
- Uncle Buck. John Candy, Amy Madigan, Jean Louisa Kelly. 1,810 votes. John Candy stars in the 1989 comedy Uncle Buck, directed by John Hughes, which showcases Candy's remarkable ability to bring warmth and humor to a character.
- Planes, Trains and Automobiles. Steve Martin, John Candy, Laila Robins. 1,777 votes. This quintessential '80s comedy features John Candy alongside Steve Martin in a hilarious tale of mismatched travelers trying to make it home for Thanksgiving.
- The Great Outdoors. Dan Aykroyd, John Candy, Stephanie Faracy. 1,475 votes. The Great Outdoors, released in 1988 and directed by Howard Deutch, stars John Candy alongside Dan Aykroyd in a comedy that encapsulates classic family vacation mishaps.
- Stripes. Bill Murray, Harold Ramis, Warren Oates. 1,017 votes. John Candy joins Bill Murray in this 1981 military-themed comedy directed by Ivan Reitman. As Dewey Oxberger, nicknamed "Ox," Candy delivers laughs through his humorous portrayal of an overweight, lovable loser who enlists in the army alongside Murray's character.
A comedy film starring Dan Aykroyd and John Candy as a family man and his obnoxious brother-in-law who go camping. See the full cast and crew list, trivia, quotes, and more on IMDb.
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- Comedy
- Howard Deutch
- 1988-06-17
- Margaret David
- Planes, Trains, and Automobiles. There isn't much of a bloodthirsty argument over which John Candy movie is the best. Sooner or later, it's Thanksgiving time and we're riveted once again watching him and Steve Martin verbally choke each other out.
- Only the Lonely. We all knew John Candy for his comedic work and joy, but his sincerity was just as important. His father figure-like roles act as replacements for the troubled people in our lives.
- Spaceballs. Mel Brooks' sci-fi parody "Spaceballs" might be a bit overloved. Throughout its runtime, it's clear that Mel isn't a big sci-fi fan. Beyond its "Star Wars" inspiration, The jokey costumes and gags take from only the most well-known sources.
- Uncle Buck. "Uncle Buck" and the next entry are tied in this ranking. As Buck Russell, Candy is at his best and funniest. It's not a surprise to find out that his top-rated films are John Hughes productions.
- The Great Outdoors (1988, directed by Howard Deutch) The Great Outdoors is a comedy movie about two families spending a week vacationing at a lake resort in the fictional town of Pechoggin, Wisconsin, where hilarity ensues.
- Once Upon a Crime (1992, directed by Eugene Levy) Once Upon a Crime is a black comedy mystery movie and a remake of Mario Camerini’s 1960 Italian film Crimen.
- Brewster’s Millions (1985, directed by Walter Hill) Brewster’s Millions is a comedy movie based on George Barr McCutcheon’s 1902 novel and the seventh film adaptation of the story.
- It Came from Hollywood (1982, directed by Malcolm Leo and Andrew Solt) It Came from Hollywood is a comedy documentary film that compiles clips from various B movies.
Jun 28, 2022 · The Great Outdoors does wonders for showcasing the raw acting talent and expert timing of Candy, who throughout the film is pushed to his boiling point by his polar-opposite brother-in-law ...
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Sep 15, 2023 · "The Great Outdoors" tells a story you've seen several times before: An uptight city slicker retreats to nature, only to be rudely interrupted by an obnoxious nincompoop.
