Norm: The Tale of Norm Macdonald

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2026

2h 6m

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Norm: The Tale of Norm Macdonald traces the life and career of the stand-up and Saturday Night Live legend, from his rise as the deadpan anchor of “Weekend Update” to his enduring legacy as a comedian’s comedian — a master of absurd, dry, and unexpected humor. Built from archival footage, personal photos, and rare home videos contributed by fans and friends, the documentary lets Norm tell his own story in his own voice.

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Five years after his death, there are two books coming, and now a Judd Apatow doc that's more a hilarious tribute to his career than a reliable document of his life. As one who knows, it's more fun to watch Norm than to try to separate fact from fiction.

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Director: Judd Apatow
Producer: Judd Apatow, Amanda Rohlke, Ross M. Dinerstein
Distributor: Netflix
Rating: R
Genre: Documentary, Biography, Comedy
Original Language: English
Release Date (Streaming): Oct 16, 2026
Runtime: 2h 6m

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