FILM

Norm: The Tale of Norm Macdonald (2026)

Name: Norm: The Tale of Norm Macdonald
Director: Judd Apatow
Genre: Documentary
Released: 2026-10-16
Duration: 127 min
Cast: Norm Macdonald, Adam Sandler, David Letterman, Jim Carrey, Jane Fonda

Film · 2026 · 127 min · Documentary

Go down a wormhole in this documentary on master of deadpan humor Norm Macdonald, whose life and career were uncompromising yet full of contradictions.

Directed by Judd Apatow

Starring Norm Macdonald, Adam Sandler, David Letterman, Jim Carrey, Jane Fonda, Sarah Silverman, Conan O'Brien, Harland Williams

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When and where to watch in the United States

Digital release (the first date to rent, buy or stream): 16 October 2026.
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Release dates in the United States

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Digital release	16 October 2026
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Release date listed by TMDB	16 October 2026

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Release dates in 6 other countries

Country	Digital
Australia	16 Oct 2026
Germany	16 Oct 2026
Philippines	16 Oct 2026
Singapore	16 Oct 2026
South Korea	16 Oct 2026
United Kingdom	16 Oct 2026

In the release calendar: Digital releases in the United States, October 2026

On streaming services in the United States

Netflix (subscription): available; first detected on Netflix on Friday 16 October (it may have arrived earlier)

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