Saturday Night

Saturday Night

The revolution begins at 11:30.

Directed by Jason Reitman

Produced by Columbia Pictures, Right of Way Films

2024109 min6.6 / 10

A vibrant, high-energy chronicle of creative chaos and youthful audacity behind the scenes of SNL's legendary first broadcast, balancing anxiety and exhilaration with genuine warmth and camaraderie.

At 11:30pm on October 11, 1975, a ferocious troupe of young comedians and writers changed television forever. This is the story of what happened behind the scenes in the 90 minutes leading up to the first broadcast of Saturday Night Live.

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  • Is Saturday Night one of a kind? Yes, very. More singular than 96% of films.

  • Does Saturday Night end with hope? Yes, very. More hopeful than 90% of films.

  • Is Saturday Night violent? Barely. Less violent than 86% of films.

  • Is Saturday Night sad? Barely. Less sad than 80% of films.

  • Is Saturday Night easy watching? Yes. More comforting than 77% of films.

  • Is Saturday Night scary? Not especially. Less frightening than 58% of films.

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