Mel Brooks: The 99 Year Old Man!

2026 · Miniseries · ★ 7.8

DocumentaryComedy

This two-part documentary looks back at the life and legacy of a legendary comedian, tracing a journey from early years and wartime service to decades of work across TV, film, records, and Broadway. Along the way, it mixes candid interviews and classic clips with reflections on friendships, family, and the drive to keep making people laugh.

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Streaming on HBO Max.

4 hours to watch · 2 episodes.

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Details

Years: 2026
Release date: 2026-01-22
Network: HBO
Language: English
TMDB rating: 7.8/10 (12 votes)

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You’ll likely enjoy this if you want a heartfelt, funny deep-dive into a comedy icon’s career highs, lows, and relationships, similar in spirit to George Carlin's American Dream; Not for you if you dislike long docs or frequent profanity.

Pros: laugh-out-loud moments; warm, celebratory tone; revealing interviews | Cons: very long runtime; lots of celebrity praise; some profanity