SNL50: The Anniversary Special

2025

Comedy / Music

11
Rotten Tomatoes Critics - Certified Fresh 71% · 17 reviews
Rotten Tomatoes Audience - Upright 68% · 50 ratings
IMDb Rating 7.8/10 10 1776 1.8K

Director

Liz Patrick Photo
Liz Patrick

Top cast

Scarlett Johansson Photo
Scarlett Johansson as Self
Tom Hanks Photo
Tom Hanks as Self
Ben Affleck Photo
Ben Affleck as Self
Jenna Ortega Photo
Jenna Ortega as Self
720p.WEB 1080p.WEB
1.38 GB
1280*720
English 2.0
NR
59.94 fps
2 hr 32 min
Seeds 22
2.82 GB
1920*1080
English 5.1
NR
59.94 fps
2 hr 32 min
Seeds 51

Movie Reviews

Reviewed by heartbreaking 9 / 10

I wanted to give it a 10 but....

I have always loved SNL and yes, I started watching 50 years ago when it debuted. I wish they'd give had given more honor and respect to original cast members, done a real In Memory for the brilliance lost, and been a little braver in the face of what's happening politically right now. My biggest disappointment was the inclusion of the faux star Kim K. She was a disappointment as a host and with all the talent to showcase it leaves me dumbfounded as to why they would feature someone with none. There were other cringey moments, things that didn't quite land but still, overall not bad except with one notable exception.
Reviewed by peterguitar 9 / 10

This special had better music than the 50 year "music" show.

I appreciated the opening that paired Paul Simon (from the second ever SNL) with Sabrina Carpenter (from RIGHT NOW). I personally wish that they had picked a different right now "it" girl - but that's just me. Paul at the end was just magical. Those two numbers alone were done with more respect for the audience and the artists than the entire "music" special. I love both Miley Cyrus and Brittany Howard. The comic material was great. They found cool ways to remind us of how wide and deep the talent of the cast and the celebrities that have been on that stage over the years is. Overall, I enjoyed this a lot.
Reviewed by phxjc 9 / 10

What an homage!

This has just about everything you could possibly want in an SNL homage. I watched it with my teens who had recently gotten into watching Weekend Updates every week, and it was a blast from the past, blending past and present beautifully. Just watching the crowd, it's fun to look out (and point out) who was there. Right from the get go it was evident everybody channeled real love into this special, and everybody was enjoying their time, well aware of the fact that they were taking part in a historical event. I can't even say exactly what my favorite moment was, but even the nostalgic, emotional beats hit just as hard as the humor.If you've ever enjoyed SNL, this is well worth your time!
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