Canadian Bacon(1995)
It's lonely at the top when there's no butt left to kick.
Canadian Bacon Synopsis
The U.S. President, low in the opinion polls, gets talked into raising his popularity by trying to start a cold war with Canada.
Canadian Bacon (1995) is a comedy film directed by Michael Moore, released on June 8, 1995 with a runtime of 1h 31m. It stars John Candy, Alan Alda, Rhea Perlman and Kevin Pollak. Viewers rate it 5.7 out of 10 across 264 ratings.
- Director:
- Michael Moore
- Writers:
- Michael Moore, Michael Moore
- Cinematographer:
- Haskell Wexler
- Composer:
- Elmer Bernstein
- Production:
- PolyGram Filmed Entertainment, Propaganda Films, David Brown Productions, Maverick Picture Company, Dog Eat Dog Films, Gramercy Pictures
- Budget:
- $11,000,000
- Revenue:
- $178,104
- Status:
- Released
Canadian Bacon (1995) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Canadian Bacon before you stream it.
Canadian Bacon Cast & Crew
Main cast
John Candy
as Sheriff Bud B. Boomer
Alan Alda
as U.S. President
Rhea Perlman
as Deputy Honey
Kevin Pollak
as Stuart Smiley, National Security Advisor
Rip Torn
as General Dick Panzer
Kevin J. O'Connor
as Roy Boy
Bill Nunn
as Kabral Jabar
G.D. Spradlin
as R.J. Hacker
Jim Belushi
as Charles Jackal, NBS Reporter
Steven Wright
as RCMP Officer at Headquarters
Brad Sullivan
as Gus, CIA Canada Desk Agent
Stanley Anderson
as Edwin S. Simon, NBS News Anchor
Key crew
Directed by Michael Moore, written by Michael Moore and Michael Moore.
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Canadian Bacon Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.7/10 from 264 ratings.
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Canadian Bacon – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Canadian Bacon online?
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Canadian Bacon (1995) is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel and MGM Plus, and to rent or buy from Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Canadian Bacon?
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The main cast of Canadian Bacon (1995) includes John Candy, Alan Alda, Rhea Perlman, Kevin Pollak and Rip Torn. The film was directed by Michael Moore. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Canadian Bacon released?
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Canadian Bacon was released on June 8, 1995 and runs for 1h 31m.
Is Canadian Bacon worth watching?
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Canadian Bacon (1995) holds an average rating of 5.7 out of 10 from 264 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Canadian Bacon?
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Yes. The official Canadian Bacon trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.