The Last Shift

The Last Shift

An American story.

Directed by Andrew Cohn

Produced by Whitewater Films, Park Pictures Features

202090 min5.7 / 10

A character-driven comedy-drama about an aging fast food worker and his young replacement that uses their unlikely mentorship to explore generational divides, systemic racism, and the search for meaning in ordinary lives.

Stanley, an aging fast food worker, prepares to work his final graveyard shift after 38 years. When he's asked to train his replacement, Jevon, Stanley's weekend takes an unexpected turn.

Questions people ask

  • Is The Last Shift violent? Barely. Less violent than 76% of films.

  • Is The Last Shift sad? Yes. More sad than 75% of films.

  • Is The Last Shift easy watching? Somewhat. More comforting than 71% of films.

  • Is The Last Shift scary? Not especially. Less frightening than 65% of films.

  • Does The Last Shift end with hope? Somewhat. More hopeful than 65% of films.

These describe how the film comes across, measured across the whole film and compared with other well-known films. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked scene by scene, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.

17/ 100

Cinnamon Score

How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

Conventional, and it does not land.

Rarity44

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise5

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love13

How much audiences actually like it

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Ensemble

Like The Last Shift

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as The Last Shift

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like The Last Shift, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like The Last Shift, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like The Last Shift, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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