The Last Shift Explained

The Last Shift
Director:	Andrew Cohn
Music:	Mark Orton
Cinematography:	W. Mott Hupfel III
Editing:	Mindy Elliott
Distributor:	Sony Pictures Releasing
Runtime:	90 minutes^[1]
Country:	United States
Language:	English
Gross:	$1 million

The Last Shift is a 2020 American comedy-drama film written and directed by Andrew Cohn in his narrative directorial debut. It stars Richard Jenkins, Shane Paul McGhie, Da'Vine Joy Randolph, Birgundi Baker, Allison Tolman and Ed O'Neill.

Cast

• Richard Jenkins as Stanley
• Shane Paul McGhie as Jevon
• Da'Vine Joy Randolph as Shazz
• Birgundi Baker as Sidney
• Allison Tolman as Mrs. Kelly
• Ed O'Neill as Dale
• Alex Stein as Rich

Production

In July 2019, it was announced Richard Jenkins, Shane Paul McGhie, Da'Vine Joy Randolph, Birgundi Baker, Allison Tolman and Ed O'Neill had joined the cast of the film, with Andrew Cohn directing from a screenplay he wrote.^[2]

Release

It had its world premiere at the Sundance Film Festival on January 27, 2020.^[3] In September 2020, Sony Pictures Releasing acquired distribution rights to the film and set it for a September 25, 2020, release.^[4]

Reception

Box office

The Last Shift grossed $1.03million in the United States and Canada.^[5]

Notes and References

1. Web site: The Last Shift. Sundance Film Festival. December 15, 2019.
2. Web site: Richard Jenkins, Shane Paul McGhie Join 'The Last Shift' Comedy. The Hollywood Reporter. Etan. Vlessing. July 18, 2019. December 15, 2019.
3. Web site: Sundance Unveils Female-Powered Lineup Featuring Taylor Swift, Gloria Steinem, Abortion Road Trip Drama. The Hollywood Reporter. Tatiana. Siegel. December 4, 2019. December 15, 2019.
4. Web site: 'The Last Shift,' 'Yellow Rose' Get Release Dates. The Hollywood Reporter. Trilby. Belesford. September 4, 2020. September 4, 2020.
5. 2023-08-29.