Dying to Do Letterman (2011): cast, story & where to watch
2011 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 2011, Dying to Do Letterman is a documentary film directed by Biagio Messina, running about 75 minutes.
What it’s about. When 35 year old stand-up comedian Steve Mazan learned he was dying of cancer, he dedicated the rest of his life to making his dream come true: performing comedy on The Late Show with David Letterman. This documentary chronicles his five-year journey, as he races his own ticking clock to achieve a nearly impossible goal. Hilarious and heart-breaking, Steve brings a brand-new perspective to living with cancer. This is a story that proves it's not how much time you have, it's what you do with it. As Steve says, 'If you stop chasing your dreams, you're already dead.'
Who’s in it. Dying to Do Letterman stars Steve Mazan as Himself, Debbie Mazan as Herself, Jim Gaffigan as Self and Kevin Nealon as Self, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Dying to Do Letterman has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Dying to Do Letterman page.
If you liked it. Fans of Dying to Do Letterman tend to enjoy One Direction: This Is Us, Burn the Stage: The Movie, BTS World Tour: Love Yourself - Japan Edition and Senna.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Dying to Do Letterman (2011)?
- In US, Dying to Do Letterman is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Dying to Do Letterman worth watching?
- Dying to Do Letterman holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Dying to Do Letterman?
- Dying to Do Letterman stars Steve Mazan, Debbie Mazan, Jim Gaffigan, Kevin Nealon and Ray Romano.
- When was Dying to Do Letterman released?
- Dying to Do Letterman was released in 2011, with a runtime of about 75 minutes.