Netflix announces Martin Short documentary | Movie News
A documentary about Martin Short, which will include “beautiful, intimate, never-before-seen archive footage”, will premiere on Netflix in May.
www.landmarkcinemas.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]
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