Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Moderate
- Complexity
- Simple
- Violence
- None
- witty
- irreverent
- warm
- comedy night
- casual viewing
What critics said
Critics broadly praised the special as an entertaining showcase for Steve Martin and Martin Short’s chemistry, sharp timing, and lively musical support.
What sets it apart
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Steve Martin and Martin Short share the stage, using affectionate rivalry and contrasting comic identities as a central performance engine.
The stand-up set is interwoven with music from The Steep Canyon Rangers and jazz pianist Jeff Babko.
Martin and Short perform as themselves while mining celebrity, aging, and entertainment-industry personas for comic material.
The special captures a shared performance at Greenville’s Peace Center rather than a fictional narrative or studio sketch premise.
Films like Steve Martin and Martin Short: An Evening You Will Forget for the Rest of Your Life, and why
An Evening with Kevin Smith
live stand-up performance built around an established comedy partnership and musical interludes
Robin Williams: Broadway
televised comedy special centered on a veteran performer’s stage persona, storytelling, and audience interaction
The Original Kings of Comedy
concert-comedy format combining scripted humor, live music, and charismatic performers
Movie Details
- Director
- Marcus Raboy
- Release Date
- 2018-05-25
- Runtime
- 74 min
- Rating
- 6.6 / 10 (82)
Cast
- Steve Martin
- Martin Short
- Jesse Lunsford
Where to watch in United States
- Streaming
- Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Steve Martin and Martin Short: An Evening You Will Forget for the Rest of Your Life about?
- Steve Martin and Martin Short turn a South Carolina stage into a spirited showcase of veteran comic chemistry, musical flair, and affectionate showbiz absurdity.
- What is Steve Martin and Martin Short: An Evening You Will Forget for the Rest of Your Life like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Steve Martin and Martin Short: An Evening You Will Forget for the Rest of Your Life as brisk, its intensity as moderate and its storytelling as simple.
- Is Steve Martin and Martin Short: An Evening You Will Forget for the Rest of Your Life violent?
- No — Ember's analysis finds no violence in Steve Martin and Martin Short: An Evening You Will Forget for the Rest of Your Life.
- What did critics think of Steve Martin and Martin Short: An Evening You Will Forget for the Rest of Your Life?
- Critics broadly praised the special as an entertaining showcase for Steve Martin and Martin Short’s chemistry, sharp timing, and lively musical support.
- Which films are like Steve Martin and Martin Short: An Evening You Will Forget for the Rest of Your Life?
- Films with a similar feel include An Evening with Kevin Smith, Robin Williams: Broadway, and The Original Kings of Comedy.
- How long is Steve Martin and Martin Short: An Evening You Will Forget for the Rest of Your Life?
- Steve Martin and Martin Short: An Evening You Will Forget for the Rest of Your Life runs 74 minutes.
- Where can I watch Steve Martin and Martin Short: An Evening You Will Forget for the Rest of Your Life?
- In United States, Steve Martin and Martin Short: An Evening You Will Forget for the Rest of Your Life streams on Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads.
