Best John Candy Movies & TV Shows

The 29 best movies and shows starring John Candy, ranked by weighted audience score on 3eyedraven — their strongest work first. Each includes cast, ratings, trailers and where to watch.

The Blues Brothers 1980 ★ 7.7

JFK 1991 ★ 7.6

John Candy: I Like Me 2025 ★ 7.9

Planes, Trains and Automobiles 1987 ★ 7.3

National Lampoon's Vacation 1983 ★ 7.1

Cool Runnings 1993 ★ 7.0

Marty, Life Is Short 2026 ★ 8.1

Little Shop of Horrors 1986 ★ 7.0

The Silent Partner 1978 ★ 7.1

Spaceballs 1987 ★ 6.9

Career Opportunities 1991 ★ 6.9

Uncle Buck 1989 ★ 6.8

The Rescuers Down Under 1990 ★ 6.6

Brewster's Millions 1985 ★ 6.6

Stripes 1981 ★ 6.6

Heavy Metal 1981 ★ 6.5

The Great Outdoors 1988 ★ 6.4

Splash 1984 ★ 6.3

Rookie of the Year 1993 ★ 6.2

Only the Lonely 1991 ★ 6.1

Summer Rental 1985 ★ 6.1

Once Upon a Crime 1992 ★ 5.7

Delirious 1991 ★ 5.7

Canadian Bacon 1995 ★ 5.8