Where to watch The Late Shift(1996)
In the United States, The Late Shift is available to stream on HBO Max. You can also rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, and YouTube.
Where to stream The Late Shift
Availability in United States
Included with subscription
HBO Max
Rent
Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play
YouTube
Fandango At Home
Buy
- Amazon Video
- Apple TV
- Google Play
- YouTube
- Fandango At Home
Data updated on October 10, 2026. Availability data from JustWatch.
The Late Shift plot summary
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."
Details
- Release date
- February 24, 1996
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Genres
- Comedy, Drama, TV Movie
- Directed by
- Betty Thomas
- Country
- United States
- TMDB rating
- 6.4 / 10 · 67 votes
Cast
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
FAQ
Where can I watch The Late Shift?
In the United States, The Late Shift is available to stream on HBO Max. You can also rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, and YouTube.
Can I rent or buy The Late Shift?
Yes. In the United States you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube, and Fandango At Home.
How long is The Late Shift?
The Late Shift runs 1h 35m (95 minutes).
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