Police-themed movies are always in high demand on every streaming platform, and the same holds true for “Night Shift,” a drama film co-produced by France and Belgium that is currently trending #2 on Max worldwide, despite being released four years ago.
It is an adaptation of the 2016 novel “Police” by Hugo Boris, a French writer recognized worldwide for his approach to different genres in each of his books. The production was directed by Anne Fontaine, famous for her work on “The Innocents” and “Coco Before Chanel.”
The title was selected to premiere in the Berlinale Special section at the 70th Berlin International Film Festival and was widely approved by critics, who praised it for humanizing both police officers and immigrants in the context of escorting and deportation.
‘Night Shift’ is the No. 2 movie on Max worldwide
When handled with care, illegal immigration can inspire not only great films but also provoke important reflections on the subject. “Night Shift,” a movie that sheds light on the issue sensitively, currently holds the second spot in global viewership on Max.
It has surpassed “The Exorcist: Believer” and “Justice League: Crisis on Infinite Earths, Part One,” two of the trendiest titles in the catalog. Currently, it’s competing for the top spot against “Dune 2.”
The plot follows Virginie, Erik, and Aristide, three Parisian police officers who accept an unusual mission: escorting a foreigner to the border. Along the way to the airport, Virginie realizes that if the prisoner sets foot in his home country, he faces the risk of death.
The film stars Virginie Efira, Omar Sy, and Grégory Gadebois, three essential figures in contemporary French cinema. They are supported by Payman Maadi, Elisa Lasowski, Emmanuel Barrouyer, and Anne-Pascale Clairembourg, among others.
Audiences have praised the production for its incredible character development and the suspense surrounding its moral dilemma, sparking numerous conversations upon its release.
