The Late Shift
1996, English. Directed by Betty Thomas.
Two heads fighting for the late night crown - One head's gotta roll.
David Letterman vies with Jay Leno and his manager to succeed Johnny Carson, retiring from "The Tonight Show."
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.4/10 from 67 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch The Late Shift
The Late Shift is streaming on JioHotstar and VI movies and tv in India.
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VI movies and tvAvailability in India as of 5 November 2026. Streaming data by JustWatch.
Cast & crew
- Betty ThomasDirector
- John Michael HigginsDavid Letterman
- Daniel RoebuckJay Leno
- Kathy BatesHelen Kushnick
- Bob BalabanWarren Littlefield
- Ed Begley Jr.Rod Perth
- Peter JurasikHoward Stringer
- Reni SantoniJohn Agoglia
- John KapelosRobert Morton
- Steven GilbornPeter Lassally
- John GetzBrandon Tartikoff
- Lawrence PressmanBob Wright
- Sandra BernhardSandra Bernhard
Details
- Released
- 24 February 1996
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- George Armitage, Bill Carter
- Budget
- $6M
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The Late Shift: quick answers
Is The Late Shift worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.4/10 from 67 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Late Shift?
The Late Shift runs 95 minutes (1h 35m).
Does The Late Shift have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Late Shift. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Late Shift parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Late Shift is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Late Shift on?
The Late Shift is streaming on JioHotstar and VI movies and tv in India. (Checked 5 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Late Shift?
If you liked The Late Shift, try TalhotBlond, Normal, SubUrbia.
Who directed The Late Shift?
The Late Shift (1996) was directed by Betty Thomas and stars John Michael Higgins, Daniel Roebuck, Kathy Bates.