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- 2019
- R
- Amazon Studios
- 1 h 42 m
- 2019
- R
- Amazon Studios
- 1 h 42 m
Summary Legendary talk-show host Katherine Newberry (Emma Thompson) is a pioneer in her field. The only woman ever to have a long-running program on late night, she keeps her writers’ room on a short leash ― and all male. But when her ratings plummet and she is accused of being a “woman who hates women,” Katherine puts gender equality on her to-...
Directed By: Nisha Ganatra
Written By: Mindy Kaling
- 2019
- R
- Amazon Studios
- 1 h 42 m
- 2019
- R
- Amazon Studios
- 1 h 42 m
Late Night
70
6.0
Where to Watch
Summary Legendary talk-show host Katherine Newberry (Emma Thompson) is a pioneer in her field. The only woman ever to have a long-running program on late night, she keeps her writers’ room on a short leash ― and all male. But when her ratings plummet and she is accused of being a “woman who hates women,” Katherine puts gender equality on her to-...
Directed By: Nisha Ganatra
Written By: Mindy Kaling
Where to Watch
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Metascore
Generally Favorable
Based on 46 Critic Reviews
70
67% Positive
31 Reviews
31 Reviews
30% Mixed
14 Reviews
14 Reviews
2% Negative
1 Review
1 Review
Metascore
Generally Favorable
Based on 46 Critic Reviews
70
67% Positive
31 Reviews
31 Reviews
30% Mixed
14 Reviews
14 Reviews
2% Negative
1 Review
1 Review
Late Night is that rare thing: a deft and intelligent entertainment that can touch on serious issues because being funny is something it never forgets to do.
At heart, Late Night is a romcom and like so many romcoms, the funny stuff recedes after the first act, as the plot and its relatability imperative gets into gear. Yet Kaling is very good at conveying the paradoxical misty-eyed idealism of those working for this long-running TV institution.
User Score
Mixed or Average
Based on 84 User Ratings
6.0
52% Positive
44 Ratings
44 Ratings
29% Mixed
24 Ratings
24 Ratings
19% Negative
16 Ratings
16 Ratings
User Score
Mixed or Average
Based on 84 User Ratings
6.0
52% Positive
44 Ratings
44 Ratings
29% Mixed
24 Ratings
24 Ratings
19% Negative
16 Ratings
16 Ratings
Don’t be surprised if you come out wishing that there actually were a late-night comedy show starring Emma Thompson instead of just a movie about one.
The film wants to be a puckish media satire and an earnest workplace dramedy about “growing,” and the fusion doesn’t always gel.
It’s an admirably fun and light movie about more serious issues of representation and equality.
Late Night is a light-hearted comedy with something to say and an excellent cast, that is unfortunately hobbled by a storyline that doesn’t quite add up.
The film lacks for the more lacerating, freely parodic energy of The Larry Sanders Show and 30 Rock.
Late Night is one of those films you need on a rainy Sunday. It has a lot of heart, a voice, is funny but is also incredibly touching. I like films that don't pander to an audience and this one certainly doesn't.
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"Late Night" is an enjoyable and light workplace comedy with a well-intentioned message. The chemistry between the characters is great although the humour is 'hit or miss'.
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Although I understand that the social commentary of this story was lighten with a comedy tone, perhaps a little more plot strength wouldn't have been bad, however it works fine enough, mostly because the subject is pretty relevant and because of Emma Thompson. I'm sorry, it's not that Mindy Kaling does things wrong at all but Thompson is the one who stands out.
There are cliches and it was to be expected. The plot structure implied it from the beginning but as I said, it helps a lot that the topic is quite relevant today and that despite the mistakes it never lets it decay and after all that behind the scenes atmosphere despite not feeling completely genuine, in this story is still humorously successful.
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I love me some Mindy but this movie really disappoints in the humor department. Mindy is waaaaay funnier and wittier than what she has contributed to this movie. Seriously, stay home guys and binge The Mindy Project on Netflix or hulu or whatever streaming network she's on. Now that show is the bomb.
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Production Company
3 Arts Entertainment,
30WEST,
FilmNation Entertainment,
Imperative Entertainment,
Kaling International,
Stage 6 Films
Release Date Jun 7, 2019
Duration 1 h 42 m
Rating R
Tagline They're giving comedy a rewrite.
Awards
Golden Globes, USA
• 1 Nomination
Hollywood Critics Association Midseason Awards
• 4 Nominations
Teen Choice Awards
• 2 Nominations
