One of 2024’s most critically acclaimed biographical comedy-dramas is officially available to stream on Hulu. Willem Dafoe, J.K. Simmons, and Finn Wolfhard’s comedy movie on Hulu, Saturday Night, delivers a real-time look behind the scenes of one of television’s most iconic premiere nights. It is packed with a stellar cast.
How does the Hulu comedy capture the chaotic 90 minutes before a historic debut?
Saturday Night on Hulu can be watched on Hulu streaming by all subscribers in the United States. This movie was added to the platform in July as part of the monthly offerings on Hulu.
The director of Saturday Night is Jason Reitman, and the movie revolves around the 90 minutes that pass before the live broadcast of Saturday Night Live on October 11, 1975. Instead of revisiting many years of history of the sketch comedy show, this movie talks about the 90 minutes before its first live broadcast ever.
Gabriel LaBelle stars as 29-year-old creator and producer Lorne Michaels, who must keep the chaotic production from completely falling apart before the 11:30 p.m. airtime. From last-minute script cuts and technical failures to clashing performer egos and intense pushback from conservative NBC executives, the film showcases the near-impossible odds faced by the young cast and crew.
The star-studded ensemble cast includes Gabriel LaBelle, Rachel Sennott, Cory Michael Smith, Dylan O’Brien, Lamorne Morris, Cooper Hoffman, Finn Wolfhard, Willem Dafoe, and J.K. Simmons. A number of the actors portray the comedians and executives behind the creation of Saturday Night Live.
Following its theatrical run in 2024, Saturday Night earned widespread praise for its pace, sharp screenplay by Reitman and Gil Kenan, and energetic performances. It provided an insight into the uncertainties of a program that became a TV institution.
Saturday Night is available to stream on Hulu starting July 25, 2026.
