Late Night

2019 · 102 min · EN · R · 6.4 (729 votes)

Dir. Nisha Ganatra · Starring Emma Thompson, Mindy Kaling, Max Casella, Hugh Dancy, Denis O'Hare, Reid Scott · Music Lesley Barber

“They're giving comedy a rewrite.”

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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.

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This film feels like a smart, rapid-fire conversation, brimming with witty banter and genuine heart. It's an empowering look at ambition, mentorship, and finding your voice in a cutthroat industry, balancing laugh-out-loud moments with poignant reflections on legacy and change. A sharp, feel-good ride.

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