The Late Show (1977): cast, story & where to watch
1977 · Film · ★ 6.1
Released in 1977, The Late Show is a comedy, crime and mystery film directed by Robert Benton, running about 93 minutes. “The nicest movie you'll ever see about murder and blackmail.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Over-the-hill gumshoe in Los Angeles seeks to avenge the killing of an old pal, another detective who had gotten himself involved in a case concerning a murdered broad, stolen stamps, a nickel-plated handgun, a cheating dolly, and a kidnapped pussycat.
Who’s in it. The Late Show stars Art Carney as Ira Wells, Lily Tomlin as Margo, Bill Macy as Charlie Hatter and Eugene Roche as Ron Birdwell, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, The Late Show has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Late Show page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Late Show tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Late Show (1977)?
- In US, The Late Show is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Late Show worth watching?
- The Late Show holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, crime and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Late Show?
- The Late Show stars Art Carney, Lily Tomlin, Bill Macy, Eugene Roche and Joanna Cassidy.
- When was The Late Show released?
- The Late Show was released in 1977, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.