Film

Lorne

2026 · 1h 41m · Documentary

The legend behind the legends.

IMDb

7.3

Metacritic

52

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 Michaels

Self

Steve Higgins

Self

Michael Che

Self

Colin Jost

Self

Tom Schiller

Self

Paul Simon

Self

James Andrew Miller

Self

Timothée Chalamet

Self

Paula Pell

Self

Adam Sandler

Self

John Mulaney

Self

Kenan Thompson

Self

Jimmy Fallon

Self

Mike Myers

Self

Maya Rudolph

Self

Dana Carvey

Self

• Morgan NevilleDirector · Producer · Writer
• Alan LoweWriter · Editor
• Jake HostetterWriter · Editor
• Lauren BelferProducer
• Caitrin RogersExecutive Producer
• Graham WilloughbyDirector of Photography
• Darian SahanajaOriginal Music Composer

Official Trailer

Release date

April 17, 2026

Status

Released

Original language

English

Runtime

1h 41m

Rated

R

Revenue

$435,275

Genres

Documentary

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