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In this wacky satire on the cold war mentality, the president of the United States and an arms manufacturer find it in their best economic interests to plant rumors of a potential nuclear attack--by Canada. Then, following a border incident at a hockey tournament, a patriotic sheriff and his deputies plan a counteroffensive...with hilarious results. Directed by activist-writer-television mogul Michael Moore, CANADIAN BACON combines the talents of John Candy and Dan Aykroyd with such actors and comedians as Steven Wright, Rip Torn, and James Belushi. The film is reminiscent of the terrific Peter Sellers vehicle THE MOUSE THAT ROARED, which dealt with the Duchy of Grand Fenwick declaring war on the United States in order to lose and receive millions in reparations.

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UPC0027616861153

eBay Product ID (ePID)3339887

Product Key Features

ActorDan Aykroyd, John Candy

RatingG

Movie/TV TitleCanadian Bacon

DirectorMichael Moore

FormatDVD

Release Year2001

GenreComedy

Additional Product Features

Region CodeRegion 1

Number of Discs1

Country/Region of ManufactureUSA

Leading RoleDan Aykroyd, John Candy

Film CountryUSA

Release Date20010522

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4.6

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by wilkes.43
Jan 31, 2019
Someways funnier than the first viewing
Saw this movie years ago and found it funny in a wry sort of way. Bought this copy as a gift for a Canadian friend. After seeing it for the 2nd time I was struck how some of the gags and characterizations had taken on (I'm sure not intended by the original Producer/Director) new and more poignant meaning. The experience of 8 years of the Obama administration had taken some of the exaggerated characterizations of the US political elite out of the realm of fantasy and moved them into factual history. Still a cute and cleaver comedy worth seeing. A bit too broad and slap stick toward the end, but worth a laugh.
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by issm_1995
Sep 13, 2025
Classic movie
Came on time was new as said great classic with John candy
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by jimjulie152
Aug 15, 2018
Needs SDH or CC captioning in english.
Beware if you need captions - Captions only come in French and Spanish - not much good for the English hard-of-hearing viewers....
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by stagarms15223
Oct 24, 2024
Great movie,disc works perfectly ...
Great movie,disc works perfectly
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by maxden
Jul 18, 2018
You don’t have to be Canadian...
To appreciate this movie but it helps if you live near the US/Canada border! The humor is spot on, an under-appreciated classic!
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by digitalx5300
Apr 16, 2019
Funny, biting.
Really clever, like all Michael Moore.s films. Hope Trump doesn't watch it - he might get an idea.
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by gayl_to
Jun 29, 2021
A movie well worth missing
Canadian Bacon is an innane movie. The plot is non-existant and the left-wing grinds their axe against the wheel of ineptitude. What a waste of time.
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by yooperdog8
Apr 19, 2017
John Candy classic
US needing to have a war, chooses Canada, then the fun starts.
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by lady_phanteana
Mar 22, 2021
Well worth it
Great movie ! Lots of laughs. DVD itself in good condition and at a reasonable price.
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by atlas_toys
Feb 26, 2025
Good DVD
The DVD IS GOOD VALUE, ENTERTAINING and has engaging characters. Very timely subject matter.
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