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Marty, Life Is Short

8.020261h 42mPG-13MovieDocumentary

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.

DirectorLawrence Kasdan
ProducersBrian Grazer·Ron Howard

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Cast · Directed by Lawrence Kasdan

MSMartin Short
Martin Short
Self
LKLawrence Kasdan
Lawrence Kasdan
Self (voice)
SMSteve Martin
Steve Martin
Self
ELEugene Levy
Eugene Levy
Self
NDNancy Dolman
Nancy Dolman
Self (archive footage)
AMAndrea Martin
Andrea Martin
Self
COCatherine O'Hara
Catherine O'Hara
Self
RHRon Howard
Ron Howard
Self
MSMichael Short
Michael Short
Self
PSPaul Shaffer
Paul Shaffer
Self
DD
Deborah Divine
Self
JMJohn Mulaney
John Mulaney
Self

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Marty, Life Is Short — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Marty, Life Is Short?

Marty, Life Is Short is streaming on Netflix and Netflix Standard in United States.

Is Marty, Life Is Short on Netflix?

Yes — Marty, Life Is Short is available on Netflix in United States as of October 2026.

Is Marty, Life Is Short on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Marty, Life Is Short isn't on Amazon Prime Video in United States right now. It's on Netflix and Netflix Standard instead.

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Marty, Life Is Short is available on Netflix and Netflix Standard in United States, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.

Is Marty, Life Is Short based on a true story?

Yes — Marty, Life Is Short is based on true events, dramatising real people and events (some details may be fictionalised for the screen).