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Late Night

Name: Late Night
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Released: 2019-01-25
Cast: Emma Thompson, Mindy Kaling, Max Casella, Hugh Dancy, Denis O'Hare

2019 | 102 min | Comedy, Drama

Sunday Safe Bet

Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

It earned strong reviews (79% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had 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. If you loved Crimes and Misdemeanors, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
The mood: Funny with heart.
The pace: Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 42 min.
What might put you off: Rated R: meant for adults.

A legendary late-night talk show host's world is turned upside down when she hires her only female staff writer. Originally intended to smooth over diversity concerns, her decision has unexpectedly hilarious consequences as the two women separated by culture and generation are united by their love of a biting punchline.

How it earned its rating

CriticsStrong
79% on Rotten Tomatoes, 70 on Metacritic
AudiencesSolid
6.4 out of 10
AwardsBelow par
Nominated for 1 Golden Globe.
Box office & staying powerSolid
$22 million worldwide on a $4 million budget
Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 72K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Nisha Ganatra

Emma ThompsonKatherine Newbury
Mindy KalingMolly Patel
Max CasellaBurditt
Hugh DancyCharlie Fain
Denis O'HareBrad
Reid ScottTom Campbell
Amy RyanCaroline Morton
Paul Walter HauserMancuso
John EarlyReynolds
John LithgowWalter Lovell