Martin Short Documentary Lands At Netflix
Directed by Lawrence Kasdan, 'Marty, Life is Short' will bow on the streaming service in May.
www.hollywoodreporter.comHere are the latest updates on Martin Short's documentary:
- Netflix released a feature documentary titled Marty, Life Is Short about Martin Short, directed by Lawrence Kasdan. It premiered on Netflix and is available for streaming in May 2026.[2][3]
- The film includes never-before-seen archival footage and conversations with a constellation of friends and collaborators, with production from Imagine Entertainment. It is titled Marty, Life Is Short and was scheduled to bow on Netflix in May 2026.[3][2]
- A trailer and multiple press outlets highlighted the documentary as a comprehensive look at Short’s five-decade career, with appearances from Steve Martin, Tom Hanks, Eugene Levy, Catherine O’Hara, and others. It emphasizes short’s career across SCTV, SNL, film, and television.[4][5][2]
- Public reception noted the film as a definitive profile of Short’s life and work, contributing to ongoing interest in celebrity documentaries on Netflix. Netflix Tudum covered the release, signaling broad availability and streaming context.[3]
If you’d like, I can pull together a quick timeline of release dates, notable interview subjects, and where to watch, or summarize critical reception from major outlets.