Late Night (2019): cast, story & where to watch
2019 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 2019, Late Night is a comedy and drama film directed by Nisha Ganatra, running about 102 minutes. “They're giving comedy a rewrite.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A legendary late-night talk show host's world is turned upside down when she hires her only female staff writer. Originally intended to smooth over diversity concerns, her decision has unexpectedly hilarious consequences as the two women separated by culture and generation are united by their love of a biting punchline.
Who’s in it. Late Night stars Emma Thompson as Katherine Newbury, Mindy Kaling as Molly Patel, Max Casella as Burditt and Hugh Dancy as Charlie Fain, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, Late Night has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $22.4M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Late Night page.
If you liked it. Fans of Late Night tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Late Night (2019)?
- In US, Late Night is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Late Night worth watching?
- Late Night holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Late Night?
- Late Night stars Emma Thompson, Mindy Kaling, Max Casella, Hugh Dancy and John Lithgow.
- When was Late Night released?
- Late Night was released in 2019, with a runtime of about 102 minutes.