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Short comedy thriller

The Night Shift (2014): Cast & Plot

The Night Shift (2014) movie poster

The Night Shift is a 2014 short comedy thriller starring David Jones as Mugger/Johnny (Voice), Javier Fernandez and Justin Doescher. It runs 25 minutes.

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The Night Shift (2014) movie poster
Released
Runtime
25 min
Genres
Comedy , Thriller
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Night Shift About?

The premise of The Night Shift without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

A college student taking a night shift as a dorm supervisor quickly discovers it will be a very long night. While manning the front desk from 11 PM to 6 AM, she attempts to order pizza, but her shift spirals into a series of increasingly chaotic and unexpected events.

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Cast & crew

The Night Shift Cast & Characters

David Jones leads the cast as Mugger/Johnny (Voice), with Javier Fernandez as OTHER Package Guy and Justin Doescher as Package Guy.

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Plot

The Night Shift Plot Summary

What happens in The Night Shift from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

The series provides a detailed look into the high-pressure environment of the overnight shift at San Antonio Memorial Hospital, where the medical staff must balance life-saving procedures with their own complex personal demons. Central to the narrative are three doctors with deep ties to the U.S. military. Among them is Dr. TC Callahan, a former Army doctor struggling with PTSD-type symptoms after witnessing the traumatic death of his brother on the battlefield. Because of his volatility, TC frequently clashes with the hospital’s administration, specifically the Chief of Surgery, Scott Clemmens, and the administrator, Michael Ragosa. TC’s friction is most evident with Dr. Jordan Alexander, his ex-girlfriend and the newly appointed head of the night shift.

Full summary

The whole story of The Night Shift, scene by scene

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Quiz

How Well Do You Know The Night Shift?

10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

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FAQ

The Night Shift FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, cast and post-credit scenes of The Night Shift, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Night Shift?

The Night Shift runs 25 minutes.

When was The Night Shift released?

The Night Shift was released on June 1, 2014.

Who is in the cast of The Night Shift?

The Night Shift stars David Jones as Mugger/Johnny (Voice), Javier Fernandez as OTHER Package Guy and Justin Doescher as Package Guy, among 9 credited actors.

Does The Night Shift have a post-credit scene?

No. The Night Shift has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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