2024·Documentary·2 episodes
7.8
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Steve Martin is one of the most beloved and enigmatic figures in entertainment. Dive into his extraordinary story from two distinct points of view—past and present—as Martin reflects on how his beginnings led to his unexpectedly fulfilling life today.
Created by Emily Osborne and Caitrin Rogers
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Cast
Steve Martin
Self
Crew
Ben Cotner
Executive Producer
Morgan Neville
Producer
Pete Horner
Sound Designer
Pete Horner
Sound Re-Recording Mixer
Judd Apatow
Thanks
Edie Brickell
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Alison Brown
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Gary Mule Deer
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Popular Reviews
27 reviews
Ty Pete
I liked the book better 🤓 but this was fine
I liked the book better 🤓 but this was fine
Isaac Cinnamon
6.0★ · 12/19/25
Not bad, not great. Creative way to tell an average story
Not bad, not great. Creative way to tell an average story
Andy
8.0★ · 03/24/25
Goated
Goated
Sean Finn
7.0★ · 03/19/25
God I love Steve Martin. He is one of my all time favorite actors. he was such an iconic comedian back in the day and now he is such a wonderful actor. His friendship with Martin Short is so cute and adorable. And it was so interesting to learn about his whole life. There were quite a few times where I felt like this documentary dragged a bit or it talked a while about stuff I wasn't really interested in but that's probablly just a matter of personal preference. I did think over 3 hours was a bit long as much as I love Steve Martin. But again just a really insightful and fun ride with Steve Martin. I loved all the people that got to speak about him as well.
God I love Steve Martin. He is one of my all time favorite actors. he was such an iconic comedian back in the day and now he is such a wonderful actor. His friendship with Martin Short is so cute and adorable. And it was so interesting to learn about his whole life. There were quite a few times where I felt like this documentary dragged a bit or it talked a while about stuff I wasn't really interested in but that's probablly just a matter of personal preference. I did think over 3 hours was a bit long as much as I love Steve Martin. But again just a really insightful and fun ride with Steve Martin. I loved all the people that got to speak about him as well.
Drew
Two perfectly contrasting, and totally different documentaries about the same man. Where he was, and where he is.
If you’re an avid Steve fan, you probably have read his autobiography and have some sort of image of him as a younger man, the first part of the doc serves as a sorted extended passage of that era of his life.
The second plays as a sort of cathartic, hubris filled retrospect where the mask of the comedian is beautifully unveiled and left standing in front of us is not just a comedic monolith, but a caring husband, a kind father and a man who may not have regrets, but the understanding of his privilege and his position, from good and bad aspects.
Theres a running theme about his relationship with his father in particular, and the story about the letter he received from a mother who read the story in The New Yorker, passed it on to her husband who read it and implored for their sons phone number is heartbreaking. So is the letter he received from his actual father imploring him to have a child to rectify his own parental mistakes is so fucking sad.
Must watch for a fan, but a definite watch if you’re not. You’ll appreciate him, you’ll fall in love with him.
If you’re an avid Steve fan, you probably have read his autobiography and have some sort of image of him as a younger man, the first part of the doc serves as a sorted extended passage of that era of his life.
The second plays as a sort of cathartic, hubris filled retrospect where the mask of the comedian is beautifully unveiled and left standing in front of us is not just a comedic monolith, but a caring husband, a kind father and a man who may not have regrets, but the understanding of his privilege and his position, from good and bad aspects.
Theres a running theme about his relationship with his father in particular, and the story about the letter he received from a mother who read the story in The New Yorker, passed it on to her husband who read it and implored for their sons phone number is heartbreaking. So is the letter he received from his actual father imploring him to have a child to rectify his own parental mistakes is so fucking sad.
Must watch for a fan, but a definite watch if you’re not. You’ll appreciate him, you’ll fall in love with him.
Two perfectly contrasting, and totally different documentaries about the same man. Where he was, and where he is.
If you’re an avid Steve fan, you probably have read his autobiography and have some sort of image of him as a younger man, the first part of the doc serves as a sorted extended passage of that era of his life.
The second plays as a sort of cathartic, hubris filled retrospect where the mask of the comedian is beautifully unveiled and left standing in front of us is not just a comedic monolith, but a caring husband, a kind father and a man who may not have regrets, but the understanding of his privilege and his position, from good and bad aspects.
Theres a running theme about his relationship with his father in particular, and the story about the letter he received from a mother who read the story in The New Yorker, passed it on to her husband who read it and implored for their sons phone number is heartbreaking. So is the letter he received from his actual father imploring him to have a child to rectify his own parental mistakes is so fucking sad.
Must watch for a fan, but a definite watch if you’re not. You’ll appreciate him, you’ll fall in love with him.
If you’re an avid Steve fan, you probably have read his autobiography and have some sort of image of him as a younger man, the first part of the doc serves as a sorted extended passage of that era of his life.
The second plays as a sort of cathartic, hubris filled retrospect where the mask of the comedian is beautifully unveiled and left standing in front of us is not just a comedic monolith, but a caring husband, a kind father and a man who may not have regrets, but the understanding of his privilege and his position, from good and bad aspects.
Theres a running theme about his relationship with his father in particular, and the story about the letter he received from a mother who read the story in The New Yorker, passed it on to her husband who read it and implored for their sons phone number is heartbreaking. So is the letter he received from his actual father imploring him to have a child to rectify his own parental mistakes is so fucking sad.
Must watch for a fan, but a definite watch if you’re not. You’ll appreciate him, you’ll fall in love with him.