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The Late Shift

6.419961h 35mRMovieComedyDramaTV Movie

David Letterman vies with Jay Leno and his manager to succeed Johnny Carson, retiring from "The Tonight Show."

DirectorBetty Thomas
WritersGeorge Armitage·Bill Carter
ProducersDon Carmody·Ivan Reitman

Where to watch

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Availability shown for Canada · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Betty Thomas

JHJohn Michael Higgins
John Michael Higgins
David Letterman
DRDaniel Roebuck
Daniel Roebuck
Jay Leno
KBKathy Bates
Kathy Bates
Helen Kushnick
BBBob Balaban
Bob Balaban
Warren Littlefield
EJEd Begley Jr.
Ed Begley Jr.
Rod Perth
PJPeter Jurasik
Peter Jurasik
Howard Stringer
RSReni Santoni
Reni Santoni
John Agoglia
JKJohn Kapelos
John Kapelos
Robert Morton
SG
Steven Gilborn
Peter Lassally
JGJohn Getz
John Getz
Brandon Tartikoff
LPLawrence Pressman
Lawrence Pressman
Bob Wright
SBSandra Bernhard
Sandra Bernhard
Sandra Bernhard

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The Late Shift — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Late Shift?

The Late Shift is streaming on Crave in Canada, and available to rent or buy on YouTube and Apple TV Store. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is The Late Shift on Netflix?

No, The Late Shift is not on Netflix in Canada as of October 2026. It's currently on Crave.

Is The Late Shift on Amazon Prime Video?

No, The Late Shift isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Canada right now. It's on Crave instead.

Where can I watch The Late Shift for free?

The Late Shift is available on Crave in Canada, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.