---
title: "Lorne"
year: 2026
kind: "film"
canonical: "https://film.one/film/lorne"
fi1m_id: "lorne"
imdb_id: "tt39847629"
tmdb_id: 1634949
wikidata_id: "Q138589517"
critics_score: 62
critics_reviews: 6
updated: "2026-09-22T05:11:23.575264+00:00"
region: "EC"
licence: "© Fi1m Ltd. Written by AI under a human editor; checked against sources before publication. Quote with attribution and a link to the canonical URL."
---

# Lorne (2026)

Directed by Morgan Neville · 1h 41m · Documentary

## Identity

Lorne

- **Canonical:** https://film.one/film/lorne
- **Type:** Film
- **Fi1m ID:** lorne
- **IMDb ID:** tt39847629
- **TMDB ID:** 1634949
- **Wikidata ID:** Q138589517
- **Same entity:** https://www.imdb.com/title/tt39847629/, https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/1634949, https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q138589517

> **Out now, review to follow.** Released 17 April 2026; our review follows once the notices are in, usually within two days of release. The facts below are the distributor's and TMDB's.

### Reviews we read (6)

- **Variety**, Owen Gleiberman (80/100, inferred): It is a puckishly delightful and revealing movie that filters familiar SNL backstage details through a teasing, playful portrait of the enigmatic man behind the curtain. [Read](https://variety.com/2026/film/reviews/lorne-review-lorne-michaels-saturday-night-live-1236721401/)
- **IndieWire**, David Ehrlich (70/100, inferred): The review describes the documentary as lightweight, focusing on how difficult it is to truly capture Lorne Michaels while portraying him as the last true guardian of traditional show business. It notes the film's emphasis on Michaels' enigmatic nature and dedication to SNL. [Read](https://www.indiewire.com/criticism/movies/lorne-review-lorne-michaels-snl-documentary-1235189686/)
- **Los Angeles Times**, Robert Abele (70/100, inferred): The film does not deeply unravel the inscrutable Michaels but remains enjoyable, offering bite-size insights from associates while portraying him as a stable force shielding SNL from irrelevance. [Read](https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/movies/story/2026-04-17/lorne-review-michaels-saturday-night-live-snl-morgan-neville-documentary)
- **The Hollywood Reporter**, Daniel Fienberg (60/100, inferred): The critic calls the film an entertaining but overly reverential and surface-deep portrait of Lorne Michaels, more amiable puff piece than insightful documentary. It praises the fun and light-footed approach while faulting the lack of new depth or interrogation of its subject. [Read](https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-reviews/lorne-review-morgan-neville-lorne-michaels-documentary-snl-1236564339/)
- **RogerEbert.com**, Peter Sobczynski (50/100, inferred): The documentary is entertaining and well-produced but overly respectful and promotional, sidestepping critical topics like toxic work environments and resulting in a pro forma tone that disappoints hardcore fans. [Read](https://www.rogerebert.com/reviews/lorne-michaels-snl-documentary-movie-review-2026)
- **The Wrap** (30/100, inferred): The critic finds Morgan Neville’s documentary generic and unilluminating, offering little new information or insight beyond what SNL fans already know from books, articles, and prior docs. It avoids any criticism of its subject and functions mainly as an uncritical love letter. [Read](https://www.thewrap.com/creative-content/movies/lorne-documentary-review-snl-morgan-neville/)

## Details

- **Director:** Morgan Neville
- **Director:** Morgan Neville
- **Writer:** Morgan Neville, Alan Lowe, Jake Hostetter
- **Cinematography:** Graham Willoughby
- **Editor:** Jake Hostetter, Alan Lowe
- **Music:** Darian Sahanaja
- **Producer:** Morgan Neville, Lauren Belfer
- **Cast:** Lorne Michaels as Self; Steve Higgins as Self; Michael Che as Self; Colin Jost as Self; Tom Schiller as Self; Paul Simon as Self; James Andrew Miller as Self; Timothée Chalamet as Self
- **Runtime:** 1h 41m
- **First release (the US):** 9 April 2026
- **Genres:** Documentary
- **Box office:** $449,135
- **Trailer:** https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8jAzm4a5SLo

## Where to watch in Ecuador

Not streaming, renting or buying in Ecuador at the last check.

Also available in: BR, CA, CL, CO, MX, US. Add `?region=XX` to this URL for another country.

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© Fi1m Ltd. Written by AI under a human editor; checked against sources before publication. Quote with attribution and a link to the canonical URL. Canonical: https://film.one/film/lorne