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Canadian Bacon

  • 19951995
  • PGPG
  • 1h 31m
IMDb RATING
5.9/10
17K
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Canadian Bacon (1995)
Home Video Trailer from MGM Home Entertainment
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  • Comedy
The U.S. President, low in the opinion polls, gets talked into raising his popularity by trying to start a cold war against Canada.The U.S. President, low in the opinion polls, gets talked into raising his popularity by trying to start a cold war against Canada.The U.S. President, low in the opinion polls, gets talked into raising his popularity by trying to start a cold war against Canada.
IMDb RATING
5.9/10
17K
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  • Director
    • Michael Moore
  • Writer
    • Michael Moore
  • Stars
    • John Candy
    • Alan Alda
    • Rhea Perlman
Top credits
  • Director
    • Michael Moore
  • Writer
    • Michael Moore
  • Stars
    • John Candy
    • Alan Alda
    • Rhea Perlman
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 140User reviews
    • 20Critic reviews
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  • Videos1

    Canadian Bacon
    Trailer 2:03
    Canadian Bacon

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    John Candy in Canadian Bacon (1995)
    Alan Alda in Canadian Bacon (1995)
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    Alan Alda and John Candy in Canadian Bacon (1995)
    Kevin Pollak in Canadian Bacon (1995)
    Alan Alda, John Candy, Kevin Pollak, Rip Torn, Michael Moore, and Rhea Perlman in Canadian Bacon (1995)
    Steven Wright in Canadian Bacon (1995)
    John Candy and Rhea Perlman in Canadian Bacon (1995)
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    John Candy, Bill Nunn, and Rhea Perlman in Canadian Bacon (1995)
    John Candy in Canadian Bacon (1995)

    Top cast

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    John Candy
    John Candy
    • Sheriff Bud Boomeras Sheriff Bud Boomer
    Alan Alda
    Alan Alda
    • President of the United Statesas President of the United States
    Rhea Perlman
    Rhea Perlman
    • Honeyas Honey
    Kevin Pollak
    Kevin Pollak
    • Stu Smileyas Stu Smiley
    Rip Torn
    Rip Torn
    • General Dick Panzeras General Dick Panzer
    Kevin J. O'Connor
    Kevin J. O'Connor
    • Roy Boyas Roy Boy
    Bill Nunn
    Bill Nunn
    • Kabralas Kabral
    G.D. Spradlin
    G.D. Spradlin
    • R.J. Hackeras R.J. Hacker
    Steven Wright
    Steven Wright
    • Niagara Mountieas Niagara Mountie
    Jim Belushi
    Jim Belushi
    • Charles Jackalas Charles Jackal
    Brad Sullivan
    Brad Sullivan
    • Gusas Gus
    Stanley Anderson
    Stanley Anderson
    • Edwin S. Simonas Edwin S. Simon
    Richard Council
    Richard Council
    • Russian Presidentas Russian President
    Wallace Shawn
    Wallace Shawn
    • Canadian Prime Ministeras Canadian Prime Minister
    Michael Copeman
    Michael Copeman
    • Panzer's Aideas Panzer's Aide
    Bruce Hunter
    Bruce Hunter
    • President's Aideas President's Aide
    Beth Amos
    Beth Amos
    • Ruthieas Ruthie
    Jack Mather
    • Popsas Pops
    • Director
      • Michael Moore
    • Writer
      • Michael Moore
    • All cast & crew
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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Final theatrical feature film of actor, comedian, and movie star John Candy, although it was shot before the earlier released "Wagons East."
    • Goofs
      Sheriff Bud Boomer pronounces "Toronto" like a native of the city (tuh-RON-oh), as opposed to most non-natives (tuh-RON-toh). The actor who plays the role, John Candy, was born and raised in Toronto.
    • Quotes

      Boomer: There's a time to think, and a time to act. And this, gentlemen, is no time to think.

    • Crazy credits
      No Canadians were harmed during this production.
    • Connections
      Edited from WarGames (1983)
    • Soundtracks
      God Bless America Again
      Written by Bobby Bare and Boyce Hawkins

      Used by permission of ATV Music Corp.

      Performed by Tex Ritter

      Courtesy of Liberty Records

      Under license from CEMA Special Markets

    User reviews140

    Review
    Top review
    6/10
    A good premise but. . .
    The premise of Canadian Bacon, that Canadians could rise up and rally to attack the United States, is as brilliant as it is hilarious. Unfortunately, it is not carried out as well as it could be. While this movie has its funny moments and a great cast, it gets bogged down at times because it appears the writers just couldn't think of enough topical humor to maintain this feature length film. It is, however, worth watching if nothing else to talk about at parties.
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    4
    • tcuthbertson
    • Nov 29, 1999

    FAQ1

    • Canadian Bacon is the last Candy movie to be released, Wagons East! the second-to-last. Candy died in Durango MX, where the latter was filmed. Are we safe in saying that Canadian Bacon was shot first, but released posthumously?

    Details

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    • Release date
      • September 22, 1995 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • United States
      • Canada
    • Official site
      • Michael Moore Official Website
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Канадський бекон
    • Filming locations
      • Pickering, Ontario, Canada
    • Production companies
      • Dog Eat Dog Films
      • Gramercy Pictures (I)
      • Maverick Picture Company
    • See more company credits at IMDbPro

    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $11,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $163,971
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $53,349
      • Sep 24, 1995
    • Gross worldwide
      • $163,971
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 31 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby SR
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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