Late at Night (film)

Late Night is a 2019 American comedy-drama film directed by Nisha Ganatra and written by Mindy Kaling. It stars Emma Thompson, Mindy Kaling, Max Casella, Hugh Dancy, John Lithgow, Denis O'Hare, Reid Scott, and Amy Ryan. The plot follows Molly Patel (Kaling), an aspiring comedy writer who is hired as a diversity hire for the all-male writing staff of Katherine Newbury (Thompson), a legendary but struggling late-night talk show host.

The film explores themes of sexism, ageism, and tokenism in the workplace, as well as the evolving landscape of late-night television. It focuses on the challenges faced by both Molly in proving herself and Katherine in adapting her show to a more contemporary audience. The narrative details their complex relationship and the impact Molly has on Katherine's career and personal life.

Late Night premiered at the Sundance Film Festival in January 2019 and was released in the United States in June 2019 by Amazon Studios. It received generally positive reviews, with critics praising Thompson and Kaling's performances and the film's sharp wit and insightful commentary on the entertainment industry.