The Shift (2020): cast, story & where to watch
2020 · Film
Released in 2020, The Shift is a drama and crime film directed by Reinis Kalviņš, running about 85 minutes. “During the course of one night a young driver navigates the complicated taxi turf wars in a desperate attempt to come up with the money he owes his increasingly impatient boss.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Mareks (32) is a young taxi driver in Riga working hard to provide for his son. He is looking forward to spending the weekend with him when an envelope full of cash is stolen from his taxi. With a debt to repay to his short-tempered boss, Mareks needs to earn the money back fast. He drives to the airport and hotels in the hopes of getting some well-paying customers. However, the competition for clients is fierce. Mareks ignores the established rules and upsets the delicate balance between rival taxi companies. As the morning approaches getting the money seems to be the least of Mareks problems.
Who’s in it. The Shift stars Edgars Ozoliņš as Mareks, Nauris Indzeris as Ringolds, Ģirts Bārenis as Artis and Mārtiņš Kabucis as Guntis, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Shift page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Shift tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Shift (2020)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Shift change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in The Shift?
- The Shift stars Edgars Ozoliņš, Nauris Indzeris, Ģirts Bārenis, Mārtiņš Kabucis and Bruno Brolišs.
- When was The Shift released?
- The Shift was released in 2020, with a runtime of about 85 minutes.