Movie
Where to Watch The Late Shift (1996) in the US
- 1996
- R
- 1h 35m
- 6.7IMDb
The Late Shift is available with a subscription or to rent in the United States.
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What it's about
HBO movie about the behind-the-scenes network politics responsible for the changes in late-night talk-show hosts, after the retirement of Johnny Carson from NBC's "The Tonight Show." Jay Leno and David Letterman were both vying for the position, but Leno's tough manager Helen Kushnick got him the spot. In the wake of her 'stepping on the toes' of powerful network executives and 'playing hardball' tactics with guest bookings, she found herself being pushed out of her job as "Tonight Show" Executive Producer and Jay's manager. Letterman, devastated by his being passed over, brought in superagent Mike Ovitz to negotiate on his behalf, resulting in his move to CBS.
Cast and crew
- Director
- Betty Thomas
- Writer
- Bill Carter, George Armitage
- Starring
- John Michael Higgins, Daniel Roebuck, Kathy Bates
Details
- Release date
- Feb 24, 1996
- Language
- English
- Country
- United States
- Awards
- Nominated for 7 Primetime Emmys. 5 wins & 11 nominations total
Where to Watch The Late Shift (1996) in the US — common questions
- Where to watch The Late Shift in the United States?
- The Late Shift is available with a subscription or to rent in the United States. Watch the movie with a subscription on HBO Max (HD). Rent the movie on Apple TV Store, Fandango at Home, and Prime Video.
- Can I stream The Late Shift or do I have to rent it in the United States?
- Watch the movie with a subscription on HBO Max (HD). Rent the movie on Apple TV Store, Fandango at Home, and Prime Video.
- Can I watch The Late Shift for free in the United States?
- We have not confirmed a free option for The Late Shift in the United States.
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