The Late Show
“The nicest movie you'll ever see about murder and blackmail.”
Over-the-hill gumshoe in Los Angeles seeks to avenge the killing of an old pal, another detective who was involved in a case concerning a murdered broad, stolen stamps, a nickel-plated handgun, a cheating dolly, and a kidnapped pussycat.
Where to watch The Late Show in United States
Amazon Video
Apple TV Store
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Fandango At HomeClick a service to open The Late Show there. Availability last verified on June 20, 2026.
Where is The Late Show streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| India | — | Amazon Video |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Australia | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| France | Molotov TV | — |
| Spain | Filmin | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
About The Late Show
The Late Show is a 1977 English-language mystery, crime and comedy film directed by Robert Benton. The cast is led by Art Carney, Lily Tomlin, Bill Macy. It has a runtime of 1h 33m. Viewers rate it 6.3/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
The Late Show was produced by Warner Bros. Pictures and Lion's Gate Films and made in United States of America. It was released on February 10, 1977, and carries a PG certification.
- Director
- Robert Benton
- Writers
- Robert Benton
- Release date
- February 10, 1977
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- PG
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Production
- Warner Bros. Pictures, Lion's Gate Films
The Late Show cast & crew
The Late Show was directed by Robert Benton and written by Robert Benton.
The cast features Art Carney as Ira Wells, Lily Tomlin as Margo, Bill Macy as Charlie Hatter, Eugene Roche as Ron Birdwell, Joanna Cassidy as Laura Birdwell, and John Considine as Lamar.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Kenneth Wannberg, cinematography is by Charles Rosher Jr., and it was produced by Robert Altman.
Is The Late Show worth watching?
The Late Show holds an audience score of 6.3/10 from 65 ratings, a solidly received mystery films.
At 1h 33m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy mystery, crime, and comedy, The Late Show is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch The Late Show
The Late Show isn't on a subscription service in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube.
Streaming rights change country by country and month by month, so the options above reflect United States today — switch your country at the top of the where-to-watch section to see availability elsewhere.
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Cast of The Late Show
Art Carney
Ira Wells
Lily Tomlin
Margo
Bill Macy
Charlie Hatter
Eugene Roche
Ron Birdwell
Joanna Cassidy
Laura Birdwell
John Considine
Lamar
Ruth Nelson
Mrs. Schmidt
John Davey
Sergeant Dayton
Howard Duff
Harry Regan
Ray Pourchot
Theatre Patron (uncredited)
Linn Zuckerman
Hippie Gardener (uncredited)
The Late Show — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Late Show in United States?
The Late Show is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.
▸What language is The Late Show in?
The Late Show is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Late Show?
The Late Show runs 1 hours 33 minutes (93 minutes).
▸What is The Late Show rated?
The Late Show is rated PG. It holds a 6.3/10 audience score from 65 ratings.
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