The Late Shift
“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."
Where to watch The Late Shift in India
Can I watch The Late Shift in India? Yes — you can stream The Late Shift in India on JioHotstar and VI movies and tv.
JioHotstar
VI movies and tvClick a service to open The Late Shift there. Availability last verified on November 13, 2026.
Where is The Late Shift streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| India | JioHotstar, VI movies and tv | — |
| United States | HBO Max Amazon Channel, HBO Max | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| United Kingdom | HBO Max Amazon Channel, HBO Max | — |
| Canada | Crave, Crave Amazon Channel | YouTube, Apple TV Store |
| Australia | Foxtel Now, HBO Max, HBO Max Amazon Channel | — |
| Germany | HBO Max, HBO Max Amazon Channel | — |
| Spain | Movistar Plus+ Ficción Total , HBO Max, HBO Max Amazon Channel | — |
| Brazil | HBO Max, HBO Max Amazon Channel | — |
About The Late Shift
The Late Shift is a 1996 English-language comedy, drama and tv movie film directed by Betty Thomas. The cast is led by John Michael Higgins, Daniel Roebuck, Kathy Bates. It has a runtime of 1h 35m. Viewers rate it 6.4/10 across 100 ratings. In India, it is currently streaming on JioHotstar, VI movies and tv.
The Late Shift was produced by Northern Lights Entertainment and HBO Films and made in United States of America. It was released on February 24, 1996, and carries a R certification.
- Director
- Betty Thomas
- Writers
- George Armitage, Bill Carter
- Release date
- February 24, 1996
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- R
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Budget
- $6 million
- Production
- Northern Lights Entertainment, HBO Films
The Late Shift cast & crew
The Late Shift was directed by Betty Thomas and written by George Armitage and Bill Carter.
The cast features John Michael Higgins as David Letterman, Daniel Roebuck as Jay Leno, Kathy Bates as Helen Kushnick, Bob Balaban as Warren Littlefield, Ed Begley Jr. as Rod Perth, and Peter Jurasik as Howard Stringer.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Ira Newborn, cinematography is by Mac Ahlberg, and it was produced by Don Carmody and Ivan Reitman.
Is The Late Shift worth watching?
The Late Shift holds an audience score of 6.4/10 from 68 ratings, a solidly received comedy films.
At 1h 35m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy comedy, drama, and tv movie, The Late Shift is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch The Late Shift
In India, you can stream The Late Shift on JioHotstar and VI movies and tv. Click any service above to open it directly.
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Cast of The Late Shift
John Michael Higgins
David Letterman
Daniel Roebuck
Jay Leno
Kathy Bates
Helen Kushnick
Bob Balaban
Warren Littlefield
Ed Begley Jr.
Rod Perth
Peter Jurasik
Howard Stringer
Reni Santoni
John Agoglia
John Kapelos
Robert Morton
Steven Gilborn
Peter Lassally
John Getz
Brandon Tartikoff
Lawrence Pressman
Bob Wright
Sandra Bernhard
Sandra Bernhard
The Late Shift — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Late Shift in India?
The Late Shift is streaming on JioHotstar, VI movies and tv in India.
▸Where can I watch The Late Shift in the US?
In the US, The Late Shift is streaming on HBO Max Amazon Channel and HBO Max, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
▸Where can I watch The Late Shift in the UK?
In the UK, The Late Shift is streaming on HBO Max Amazon Channel and HBO Max.
▸Is The Late Shift on JioHotstar?
Yes — The Late Shift is currently available on JioHotstar in India.
▸What language is The Late Shift in?
The Late Shift is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Late Shift?
The Late Shift runs 1 hours 35 minutes (95 minutes).
▸What is The Late Shift rated?
The Late Shift is rated R. It holds a 6.4/10 audience score from 68 ratings.
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