Marty, Life Is Short
Netflix | Release Date (Streaming): May 12, 2026 CRITIC SCORE DISTRIBUTION
68
METASCORE
Generally favorable reviews based on 8 Critic Reviews
Positive:
7
Mixed:
0
Negative:
1

Critic Reviews

Critic scorePublicationBy date
91
Original-CinKaren GordonMay 13, 2026
The new Netflix documentary Marty, Life Is Short is a portrait of the man and the artist, that prioritizes heart and affection and doesn't pretend otherwise. And it’s not just affection for the film’s subject. Read full review
75
Boston GlobeOdie HendersonMay 12, 2026
Marty, Life Is Short allows you to be a fly on the wall for all that relentless merriment while reminding you to enjoy your own life while you can. Read full review
75
RogerEbert.comBrian TallericoMay 12, 2026
While it’s a bit disheartening to see such a unique performer given such a traditional bio-doc, what comes through in “Life is Short” is the affection for its subject from pretty much everyone he’s ever worked with. Read full review
75
The A.V. ClubMonica CastilloMay 12, 2026
Marty: Life Is Short is an overdue appreciation of a performer who’s underestimated as a clown only because he makes being funny look so easy. Read full review
70
Next Best PictureAlyssa ChristianMay 12, 2026
Though the documentary remains fairly light overall, its brief reflections on grief land with genuine poignancy. Read full review
70
The Hollywood ReporterDaniel FienbergMay 12, 2026
Marty, Life Is Short is, as much as anything, a documentary about not being defined by failure or tragedy. Read full review
63
Movie NationRoger MooreMay 13, 2026
The biggest revelation in the latest “the funny person behind the facade” documentary, Marty: Life is Short may be how beloved Short is within show business. Read full review
25
San Francisco ChronicleG. Allen JohnsonMay 12, 2026
Blows an opportunity to be as great as its subject. Read full review
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