Saturday Night (2024) | Rotten Tomatoes (2024)

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At 11:30pm on October 11, 1975, a ferocious troupe of young comedians and writers changed television -- and culture -- forever. Directed by Jason Reitman and written by Gil Kenan & Reitman, Saturday Night is based on the true story of what happened behind the scenes in the 90 minutes leading up to the first broadcast of Saturday Night Live. Full of humor, chaos, and the magic of a revolution that almost wasn't, we count down the minutes in real time until we hear those famous words....

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Jazzed up by an excellent ensemble that captures the essence if not the exact likeness of SNL's original cast and crew, Saturday Night is a frenetic and nostalgic celebration of one of showbiz's most auspicious debuts.

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An all-access pass to the chaos and minutiae behind the scenes, this account of the premiere that changed the history of television honors the talent who brought you: Live from New York, it's Saturday Night!

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Wenlei Ma

The Nightly (AU)

It’s madcap and giddy. Who cares if it’s only fleeting?

Rated: 3.5/5

Nov 20, 2024

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Jake Wilson

The Age (Australia)

There doesn’t seem to be much point to the film, which is too crammed with characters and subplots to dig into any one theme, yet too visibly micromanaged to convey any real feeling of anarchy.

Rated: 2/5

Nov 7, 2024

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Christy Lemire

FilmWeek (KPCC - NPR Los Angeles)

Rollicking, expertly cast cosplay... If you enjoy watching famous people play other famous people, you'll have a good time.

Nov 3, 2024

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Casey Chong

Casey's Movie Mania

Jason Reitman’s entertaining backstage comedy boasts solid ensemble cast.

Rated: 4/5

Nov 23, 2024

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Micheal Compton

Bowling Green Daily News

Aided by a strong cast that is up to the challenge, this is a near-perfect love letter to a show that has become such a mainstay in many homes.

Rated: B

Nov 21, 2024

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John Serba

Decider

With Saturday Night, Reitman recreates and amplifies the probable chaos of SNL in a thoroughly enjoyable way.

Nov 20, 2024

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Brock Idk why they made this into a movie Rated 2/5 Stars • Rated 2 out of 5 stars 11/26/24 Full Review Tiffany N Very entertaining and way better than I thought it would be! Rated 4/5 Stars • Rated 4 out of 5 stars 11/25/24 Full Review matt Captivating story. Entertaining from start to finish Rated 4.5/5 Stars • Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 11/24/24 Full Review Matthew L Solid and well acted performances outweigh the overwritten script and frenetic direction. Then again, it must have been truly chaotic just before “Saturday Night Live” debuted! Rated 3.5/5 Stars • Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 11/23/24 Full Review RH such an interesting movie i loved it Rated 5/5 Stars • Rated 5 out of 5 stars 11/12/24 Full Review Jack The cutting, the anxiety, the dialogue. Down to the way this movie was promoted matches the feeling you’re supposed to have about it, and how so many people felt about SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE coming up to its release. Rated 5/5 Stars • Rated 5 out of 5 stars 11/11/24 Full Review Read all reviews

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Jason Reitman Director Gabriel LaBelle Actor Dylan O'Brien Actor Cory Michael Smith Actor Rachel Sennott Actor Lamorne Morris Actor

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