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…
Entertainment Weekly – “Saturday Night is an infinitely re-watchable romp and a chronicle of a decisive moment in pop culture history. It might not be as provocative as its source material, but live from New York…it’s a wildly entertaining love letter to a night of television that marked a cultural watershed.” (full review here)
Variety – “Now, just one year shy of the pop phenom’s 50th anniversary, director Jason Reitman gives back, turning an oral history of the very first episode into a rowdy, delectably profane backstage homage.” (full review here)
Slashfim – ” Saturday Night is an ultimately satisfying showbiz romp with equal parts comedy and drama that is full of effervescent life, outstanding performances, and a wealth of laugh-out-loud moments.” (full review here)
