Title: Streaming Date Revealed for 'Saturday Night' SNL Movie on Netflix
Get ready to laugh out loud as the highly anticipated comedy film, Saturday Night, based on the first episode of NBC's legendary Saturday Night Live, is set to grace Netflix screens soon. Directed by Jason Reitman and written by Reitman and Gil Kenan, this movie delves into the 90-minute timeframe leading up to the groundbreaking first broadcast of Saturday Night Live on October 11, 1975.
Set for release on Netflix on January 25, the film, not a Netflix original, features an impressive ensemble cast, including Gabriel LaBelle as SNL producer Lorne Michaels, Matt Wood as John Belushi, Cory Michael Smith as Chevy Chase, and many more talented actors portraying iconic SNL figures. Don't miss out on this hilarious and nostalgic celebration of television history!
To watch Saturday Night on Netflix, you'll need to be a subscriber to the streaming platform. They offer various subscription tiers such as a basic streaming package with ads for $6.99 per month, a standard package without ads for $15.49 per month, and a premium package for $22.99 per month with 4K Ultra HD support. You can also rent or buy the film through digital streaming platforms like Prime Video, AppleTV, and Fandango at Home for those without a Netflix subscription.
This film has been garnering attention in the awards scene. Gabriel LaBelle has been nominated for Best Male Actor in a Comedy – Musical or Comedy at the 2024 Golden Globes. Additionally, the film has earned the Best Acting Ensemble nomination in the film category and a Best Comedy Movie nod at the Critics Choice Awards.
However, its box office performance has been moderately successful, earning $9.5 million domestically and more than $241,000 internationally for a total worldwide gross of over $9.7 million. Despite its positive critical reception (score of 78% on Rotten Tomatoes and 84% on the Popcornmeter), the film's limited marketing budget and limited theatrical release have affected its box office performance.
But don't let the modest numbers deter you – based on the reviews, Saturday Night offers a highly entertaining and nostalgic look at the early days of Saturday Night Live. Get ready to laugh and relive the magic of one of television's most iconic debuts!
The 'cast of Saturday Night' movie includes Gabriel LaBelle as Lorne Michaels and several other talented actors portraying iconic 'Saturday Night Live' figures. If you're a Netflix subscriber, you can stream the 'Saturday Night' movie, which is set to release on January 25. The 'SNL' movie, directed by Jason Reitman and written by Reitman and Gil Kenan, explores the 90-minute timeframe leading up to the first broadcast of 'Saturday Night Live' in 1975. For those without a Netflix subscription, the movie can be rented or bought from digital streaming platforms like Prime Video, AppleTV, and Fandango at Home. During the 2024 Golden Globes, Gabriel LaBelle was nominated for 'Best Male Actor in a Comedy – Musical or Comedy' for his role in the movie.
