At 11:30pm on October 11, 1975, a ferocious troupe of young comedians and writers changed television – and culture – forever. Directed by Jason Reitman (JUNO, UP IN THE AIR), written by Gil Kenan and Reitman and told in real time, 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 until we hear those famous words… Featuring Gabriel LaBelle,  Rachel Sennott,  Cory Michael Smith,  Ella Hunt,  Dylan O’Brien,  Emily Fairn,  Matt Wood,  Lamorne Morris,  Kim Matula,  Finn Wolfhard,  Nicholas Braun,  Cooper Hoffman,  Andrew Barth Feldman,  Kaia Gerber,  Tommy Dewey,  Willem Dafoe,  Matthew Rhys,  J.K. Simmons, Jon Batiste and Naomi McPherson.

“For fans and frequent viewers of the late night comedy sketch show, the energy, the vibrancy of fresh ideas and the steady stream of humor make this reimagining of the beloved show such a personal watch.” (Seattle Refined)

“Jason Reitman loves Saturday Night Live, and he loves (most of) the anarchic disruptors who made entertainment history. Saturday Night is poignant pandemonium and an exhilarating jump back in time.” (The Curb)

“The glibly entertaining Saturday Night presents like we’re all friends – the clubhouse vibes make for a fun hang…” (Austin Chronicle)

“The filmmakers hone the anarchy of the show’s 1975 debut into a smooth, fast-paced narrative.” (Chicago Sun-Times)

“Jazzed up by an excellent ensemble that captures the essence if not the exact likeness of SNL’s original cast and crew, Saturday Night is a frenetic and nostalgic celebration of one of showbiz’s most auspicious debuts.” (Rotten Tomatoes)

Saturday, November 30
Doors 9:30 pm | Movie 10:00 pm *Start time subject to change. Please arrive on time.
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Sunday, December 1
Doors 5:15 pm | Movie 5:45 pm *Start time subject to change. Please arrive on time.
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SATURDAY NIGHT (Jason Reitman | 2024 | 109 min | 18A) At 11:30pm on October 11, 1975, a ferocious troupe of young comedians and writers changed television forever. This is the story of what happened behind the scenes in the 90 minutes leading up to the first broadcast of Saturday Night Live.

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