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Marty, Life Is Short

2026 1 h 42 min Documentary

A documentary portrait of Martin Short, built from classic clips, new interviews and private home movies with famous friends.

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About the film

What it’s about

Martin Short revisits his life and career through archival clips, recent interviews and personal home videos. The film traces the experiences that shaped his comic outlook.

What hooks you

Lawrence Kasdan directs, with appearances by Tom Hanks and Steve Martin. The documentary draws on never-before-seen home movies, and the catalogue notes it is based on real events.

Who it’s for

It is a good pick for those who enjoy warm, funny retrospectives on beloved performers and want a lighthearted look at a life in comedy.

Technical details
Country
United States
Year
2026
Genre
Documentary
Running time
1h 42min
Age rating
13+
MPAA
PG-13
World premiere
May 12, 2026

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Creative team

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Director Lawrence Kasdan
Starring
  1. 01 Martin Short plays himself
  2. 02 Deborah Divine plays herself
  3. 03 Tom Hanks plays himself
  4. 04 Steve Martin Self
  5. 05 Laurie MacDonald plays herself
  6. 06 Eugene Levy Self
  7. 07 Andrea Martin plays herself
  8. 08 Nancy Dolman Self (archive footage)
  9. 09 Conan O'Brien plays himself
  10. 10 Walter F. Parkes plays himself
  11. 11 Catherine O'Hara Self
  12. 12 Paul Shaffer plays himself
  13. 13 Ron Howard Self

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