Where to start
Late Night
3 versions · originally a film, 2019
These works explore the high-pressure, eccentric mechanics of late-night television through the lens of iconic hosts and their writing staffs.
✦ Most fans start here
Late Night with Conan O'Brien (1993)
The original movie
Late Night
Film · 2019
Late Night (2019) is a scripted feature film that focuses on the internal workplace dynamics and generational friction between a legendary female host and her newest, diverse staff writer.
1993 series
✦ Start hereLate Night with Conan O'Brien
Conan O'Brien · Series · 1993
Late Night with Conan O'Brien (1993) defines the late-night format through an experimental, surreal lens, offering viewers a uniquely strange and influential take on the traditional celebrity talk show model.
2014 series
Late Night with Seth Meyers
Series · 2014
Late Night with Seth Meyers (2014) serves as a polished, contemporary evolution of the classic broadcast talk show, emphasizing sharp comedic commentary and high-profile musical performances from a veteran anchor.
Common questions
Is Late Night (2019) a documentary about Late Night with Conan O'Brien?
No, Late Night (2019) is a narrative film and not a documentary. It is distinct from the television talk show Late Night with Conan O'Brien, which began airing in 1993, and does not serve as a factual account of that program's production history.
Should I watch Late Night with Seth Meyers before watching the movie Late Night?
You do not need to watch the television series Late Night with Seth Meyers to understand the movie Late Night. The 2019 film is a standalone production that functions independently of the 2014 talk show, though both share a thematic focus on the late-night television industry.
Is Late Night (2019) connected to the history of Late Night with Conan O'Brien?
The film Late Night (2019) shares a title with the long-running talk show franchise, but it is not an official adaptation of Late Night with Conan O'Brien. The movie is a fictional story set within the late-night industry rather than a historical retelling of the 1993 show.
How does Late Night (2019) relate to Late Night with Seth Meyers?
Late Night (2019) and Late Night with Seth Meyers are separate entities. The movie is a scripted feature film, while Late Night with Seth Meyers is a talk show that premiered in 2014. The film uses the industry setting as a backdrop for its own unique story.