Marty, Life Is Short
Synopsis
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.
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Official TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2026-05-01
Top Cast
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Martin Short
Self
Lawrence Kasdan
Self (voice)
Steve Martin
Self
Eugene Levy
Self
Nancy Dolman
Self (archive footage)
Andrea Martin
Self
Catherine O'Hara
Self
Ron Howard
Self
Michael Short
Self
Paul Shaffer
Self
Deborah Divine
Self
John Mulaney
Self
Tom Hanks
Self
Rita Wilson
Self
Walter F. Parkes
Self
Laurie MacDonald
Self
Steven Spielberg
Self
Kate Capshaw
Self
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 12, 2026
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lawrence Kasdan
- Original Score
- James Newton Howard, Xander Rodzinski
- Original Title
- Marty, Life Is Short
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 42m
- Production Studios
- Imagine Documentaries
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lawrence Kasdan
James Newton Howard, Xander Rodzinski
Sierra Neal
Brian Grazer, Ron Howard, Lawrence Kasdan, Sara Bernstein, Meredith Kaulfers
Department Leadership Roster
Lawrence Kasdan
Director
Lawrence Kasdan
Producer
Sara Bernstein
Producer
Meredith Kaulfers
Producer
Christopher St. John
Producer
Justin Wilkes
Producer
Blair Foster
Producer
James Newton Howard
Original Music Composer
Xander Rodzinski
Original Music Composer
Sierra Neal
Editor
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PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Suitable only for 12 years and over.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Marty, Life Is Short
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What is Marty, Life Is Short about?
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.
Who directed Marty, Life Is Short?
Marty, Life Is Short was directed by Lawrence Kasdan.
Who stars in Marty, Life Is Short?
The principal cast of Marty, Life Is Short includes Martin Short, Lawrence Kasdan, Steve Martin, Eugene Levy, Nancy Dolman.
When was Marty, Life Is Short released and how long is it?
Marty, Life Is Short was released in 2026 with a total runtime of 1h 42m.
Who composed the musical score for Marty, Life Is Short?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Marty, Life Is Short was composed by James Newton Howard, Xander Rodzinski.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Marty, Life Is Short?
Marty, Life Is Short holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); CA: 14A; DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); GB: 12 (Suitable only for 12 years and over.); IN: U/A 13+; US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).