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Night Shift

2020Movie1 h 38 min

Drama
53
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb5.4Rotten Tomatoes57%40%
53
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb5.4Rotten Tomatoes57%40%

Summary

Three officers are tasked with escorting an illegal immigrant to Charles de Gaulle airport, where he will be forced onto a plane and sent back to his homeland. But when they find out about the truth, they have to make a difficult choice.

Good for

  • Friends night
  • Teens
  • Drop-in friendly

Where to watch

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Not for laughs, comfort or warmth.

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Cast

24 of 25

Crew

Directed by
Anne Fontaine
Written by
Anne Fontaine, Claire Barré
Produced by
Philippe Carcassonne, Jean-Louis Livi
Music by
Brigitte Taillandier, Aude Baudasse

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Facts

May 21, 2020 · 1 h 38 min · Violence, Strong Language

Released
May 21, 2020
Runtime
1 h 38 min
Content
Violence, Strong Language
Genres
Drama
Original language
French
Made in
France
Box office
$2 million
Available in
34 countries

Tropes

Angry Guard Dog, Attention Deficit... Ooh, Shiny!, Big "SHUT UP!" +9

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Night Shift?"

Questions about Night Shift

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Night Shift?

PlexPhiloThe RokuFandango at Home FreePluto TVFandorFranceTubi TV

In the United States, Night Shift streams on Philo, Fandor, France, and Cineverse, and it is free with ads on Plex, The Roku, Fandango at Home Free, Pluto TV, and Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 20 other countries.

Is Night Shift worth watching?

53
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 53 (IMDb 5.4 and Rotten Tomatoes 57%). Critics rate it higher (57 out of 100) than audiences (47).

Is Night Shift plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (8 of 10) and pathos (8 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is Night Shift in English?

French

No, it was made in French.

What tropes does Night Shift use?

Angry Guard DogAttention Deficit... Ooh, Shiny!Big "SHUT UP!"The Big Rotten AppleEstablishing Character MomentOff-into-the-Distance EndingSympathetic AdultererDisposable FiancéMy Girl Is Not a SlutMotor MouthHenpecked HusbandReal Men Wear Pinkand 13 more

TV Tropes lists 25 tropes for it, including Angry Guard Dog, Attention Deficit... Ooh, Shiny!, and Big "SHUT UP!".