First Shift (2024)

First Shift - Movie Information

• Original Title: First Shift
• Release Year: 2024
• Directed by: Uwe Boll
• Type: Movie
• Genres: Crime, Thriller, Action
• Runtime: 1h 29m
• Original Language: English
• Spoken Languages: English
• Release Date (Theatrical): October 31, 2024 (Germany - 16)
• Alternative Titles: شیفت اول (IR)
• Production Companies: Event Filmproduktion
• Production Countries: United States of America

First Shift - Plot

NYPD veteran Mike and rookie Angela tackle a high-stakes day on New York's toughest streets, diving headfirst into a vortex of danger and action. Their adrenaline-fueled pursuits and unexpected threats unfold as they navigate perilous encounters. Amidst the chaos, intense challenges forge unbreakable bonds.

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Day one, duty calls

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First Shift - Cast & Crew

Director(s)

• Uwe Boll

Main Cast

• Gino Anthony Pesi
• Kristen Renton
• James McMenamin
• Willie C. Carpenter
• Daniel Sauli
• Brandi Bravo
• Garry Pastore
• Kwabena Ampofo
• Onye Eme-Akwari
• Tia Dionne Hodge

Writers

• Uwe Boll

Producers

• Uwe Boll

First Shift - FAQs

Where can you stream First Shift online?

First Shift is available on Amazon Prime Video, Paramount Plus Essential, and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. Free ad-supported options include The Roku Channel, Tubi TV, Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, Hoopla, and Plex. It can also be rented or purchased on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home.

What is First Shift about?

First Shift follows NYPD veteran Mike and rookie Angela as they navigate a relentless, high-stakes day on New York City's most dangerous streets. The film blends pulse-pounding pursuits with unexpected threats, exploring how extreme pressure and shared danger forge an unbreakable bond between two very different officers.

Who are the main actors in First Shift?

First Shift stars Gino Anthony Pesi as Deo, Kristen Renton as rookie Angela, and James McMenamin as Paul. The supporting cast includes Willie C. Carpenter, Daniel Sauli, Brandi Bravo, Garry Pastore, Kwabena Ampofo, Onye Eme-Akwari, and Tia Dionne Hodge as Lt. Walden.

Who directed First Shift?

First Shift was directed by Uwe Boll, the German-Canadian filmmaker known for his prolific output across action, crime, and horror genres. Boll also wrote the screenplay and served as producer on the film, maintaining full creative control over the project.

Is First Shift based on a true story?

First Shift is not based on a specific true story. The film is an original crime-action narrative written by Uwe Boll, set against the backdrop of New York City policing. While it draws on the gritty realism of urban law enforcement, the characters and events depicted are fictional.

When was First Shift released?

First Shift had its initial release on August 30, 2024, with a subsequent theatrical release in Germany on October 31, 2024, where it carried a 16 age classification. The film was produced by Event Filmproduktion and is set and filmed in the United States.

What is the runtime of First Shift?

First Shift runs for 89 minutes, approximately one hour and twenty-nine minutes. The film maintains a brisk, action-driven pace throughout, keeping the tension high as its two lead officers work through a relentless series of dangerous encounters during a single high-pressure shift.

What movies are similar to First Shift?

If you enjoyed First Shift, you might also like The Union (2024), Incoming (2024), In the Lost Lands (2025), Rampage: Capital Punishment (2014), and The Crow (2024). These titles share a similar blend of action, crime, and high-stakes tension that fans of the genre tend to appreciate.

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