The Shift (2013): cast, story & where to watch
2013 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 2013, The Shift is a drama film directed by Lee Cipolla, running about 75 minutes. “Where do you draw the line?” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The Shift is the story of one 12 hour night shift in the ER and the life and death decisions that have to be made. With the issue of euthanasia in the headlines this is a timely and compelling story.
Who’s in it. The Shift stars Leo Oliva as Kayle, Casey Fitzgerald as Amanda, Danny Glover as Floyd and Genesis Ochoa as Emily, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, The Shift has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Shift page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Shift tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Shift (2013)?
- In US, The Shift is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Shift worth watching?
- The Shift holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Shift?
- The Shift stars Leo Oliva, Casey Fitzgerald, Danny Glover, Genesis Ochoa and Sara Castro.
- When was The Shift released?
- The Shift was released in 2013, with a runtime of about 75 minutes.