The Late Shift
Seen it?1996 | 95 min | Comedy, Drama, TV Movie
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It drew serious awards attention, though it had soft box office and little lasting buzz. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who wants a laugh.
- The mood
- Funny with heart.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 35 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: meant for adults.
David Letterman vies with Jay Leno and his manager to succeed Johnny Carson, retiring from "The Tonight Show."
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsStrong
Won 1 Golden Globe: Golden Globe Awards: Best Supporting Actress in a Series, Miniseries or Motion Picture Made for Television. Won 1 SAG Award: Screen Actors Guild Awards: Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Television Movie or Miniseries. Won 1 DGA Award: Directors Guild of America Awards: Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Dramatic Specials. Also nominated for 7 Emmys. Plus 2 other awards.
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 38K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Betty Thomas
- 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