The legend behind the legends.
An unprecedented, behind-the-scenes glimpse at the man who built the inimitable empire of comedy, shaping television and culture for generations. The documentary features exclusive footage, archival treasures, and candid interviews with the show’s most iconic cast members and writers including Tina Fey, Maya Rudolph, John Mulaney, Andy Samberg, Conan O’Brien, Chris Rock and many more.
Lorne (2026) is a documentary film directed by Morgan Neville, released on April 17, 2026 with a runtime of 1h 41m. It stars Lorne Michaels, Steve Higgins, Michael Che and Colin Jost. Viewers rate it 6.9 out of 10 across 16 ratings.
Watch the official trailer for Lorne before you stream it.
Lorne Michaels
as Self
Steve Higgins
as Self
Michael Che
as Self
Colin Jost
as Self
Tom Schiller
as Self
Paul Simon
as Self
James Andrew Miller
as Self
Timothée Chalamet
as Self
Paula Pell
as Self
Adam Sandler
as Self
John Mulaney
as Self
Kenan Thompson
as Self
Directed by Morgan Neville, written by Morgan Neville, Alan Lowe and Jake Hostetter, produced by Morgan Neville and Lauren Belfer.
Average viewer score of 6.9/10 from 16 ratings.
What makes something funny? That’s debatable, especially since it’s such a subjective topic to begin with. But one thing is certain – being successful at it takes a formula that works and does so consistently, something that may be more difficult to realize than what one might think. However, those who achieve this goal are also likely to attain legendary status, an accomplishment widely accorded to Lorne Michaels,…
Reviewed on April 18, 2026
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Lorne (2026) is available to stream on Peacock Premium and Peacock Premium Plus, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
The main cast of Lorne (2026) includes Lorne Michaels, Steve Higgins, Michael Che, Colin Jost and Tom Schiller. The film was directed by Morgan Neville. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
Lorne was released on April 17, 2026 and runs for 1h 41m.
Lorne (2026) holds an average rating of 6.9 out of 10 from 16 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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