The Late Shift (1996): Where to Watch, Cast & Facts
An evergreen, sourced guide to The Late Shift: streaming options, cast and core facts.

The Late Shift (1996) — an evergreen reference for this movie: the essentials, the cast, where to watch and what to watch next. Two heads fighting for the late night crown - One head's gotta roll.
Where to watch
TMDB's U.S. watch-provider data lists HBO Max Amazon Channel, HBO Max. Availability changes by country and date, so check your streaming app before watching.
Cast
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; Peter Jurasik as Howard Stringer; Reni Santoni as John Agoglia; John Kapelos as Robert Morton
About The Late Shift
David Letterman vies with Jay Leno and his manager to succeed Johnny Carson, retiring from "The Tonight Show."
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Figures and availability come from public TMDB data and are provided as a sourced reference.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch The Late Shift?
TMDB's U.S. watch-provider data lists HBO Max Amazon Channel, HBO Max. Availability changes by country and date, so check your streaming app before watching.
Who is in the cast of The Late Shift?
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; Peter Jurasik as Howard Stringer; Reni Santoni as John Agoglia; John Kapelos as Robert Morton
Is this The Late Shift guide official?
No. It uses TMDB data as a reference and is not endorsed or certified by TMDB.



