Martin Short looks back on a life fueled by joy in this documentary with classic clips, fresh interviews and star-studded, never-before-seen home movies.
Marty, Life Is Short (2026) is a documentary film directed by Lawrence Kasdan, released on May 11, 2026 with a runtime of 1h 42m. It stars Martin Short, Lawrence Kasdan, Steve Martin and Eugene Levy. Viewers rate it 7.9 out of 10 across 32 ratings.
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Martin Short
as Self
Lawrence Kasdan
as Self (voice)
Steve Martin
as Self
Eugene Levy
as Self
Nancy Dolman
as Self (archive footage)
Andrea Martin
as Self
Catherine O'Hara
as Self
Ron Howard
as Self
Michael Short
as Self
Paul Shaffer
as Self
Deborah Divine
as Self
John Mulaney
as Self
Directed by Lawrence Kasdan, produced by Lawrence Kasdan, Sara Bernstein and Meredith Kaulfers.
Average viewer score of 7.9/10 from 32 ratings.
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Reviewed on July 11, 2026
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The main cast of Marty, Life Is Short (2026) includes Martin Short, Lawrence Kasdan, Steve Martin, Eugene Levy and Nancy Dolman. The film was directed by Lawrence Kasdan. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
Marty, Life Is Short was released on May 11, 2026 and runs for 1h 42m.
Marty, Life Is Short (2026) holds an average rating of 7.9 out of 10 from 32 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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