Movie

The Late Shift

“Two heads fighting for the late night crown - One head's gotta roll.”

★ 6.4(65)19961h 35m

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Good to know

Director: Betty Thomas
Release date: 1996-02-24
Runtime: 1h 35m
Language: English
Budget: $6,000,000
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Northern Lights Entertainment

About The Late Shift

The Late Shift is a 1996 movie in the Comedy, Drama and TV Movie genres, directed by Betty Thomas, starring John Michael Higgins, Daniel Roebuck and Kathy Bates. It has a runtime of 1 hour 35 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.4/10 from 65 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Late Shift in Italy — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

David Letterman vies with Jay Leno and his manager to succeed Johnny Carson, retiring from "The Tonight Show."

Cast

John Michael Higgins

David Letterman

Daniel Roebuck

Jay Leno

Kathy Bates

Helen Kushnick

Bob Balaban

Warren Littlefield

Ed Begley Jr.

Rod Perth

Peter Jurasik

Howard Stringer

Reni Santoni

John Agoglia

John Kapelos

Robert Morton

Steven Gilborn

Peter Lassally

John Getz

Brandon Tartikoff

Lawrence Pressman

Bob Wright

Sandra Bernhard

Themes & keywords

talk showlate nightwoman director

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Late Shift in Italy?+

The Late Shift is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Italy. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is The Late Shift on Netflix?+

The Late Shift is not on Netflix in Italy right now.

How long is The Late Shift?+

The Late Shift has a runtime of 1 hour 35 minutes (95 minutes).

Who stars in The Late Shift?+

The Late Shift stars John Michael Higgins, Daniel Roebuck, Kathy Bates, Bob Balaban and Ed Begley Jr..

When did The Late Shift come out?+

The Late Shift is a 1996 movie directed by Betty Thomas.

What genre is The Late Shift?+

The Late Shift is Comedy, Drama and TV Movie film.

Who directed The Late Shift?+

The Late Shift was directed by Betty Thomas.