Walk of Shame

Meghan is a determined reporter who dreams of anchoring the evening news. Her plan collapses after a one night stand leaves her stranded in downtown Los Angeles with no phone, no wallet, no ID and no ride. Eight hours stand between her and a crucial job interview, so she must improvise her way through a maze of busy streets, transit hubs, and unpredictable strangers. The misadventure begins as a rough start but quickly spirals into a comic scramble filled with near misses, clever evasions, and awkward help from unlikely allies. As the clock ticks, she reassesses her priorities and discovers what she is willing to sacrifice to seize her dream. The city becomes a stage for a version of her.

Directed by Steven Brill, Walk of Shame arrived in 2014 as a broad comedy. It stems from an original screenplay and features Elizabeth Banks in the lead, supported by James Marsden and Gillian Jacobs. It showcases Brill's knack for improvisation.

The film grossed about 8.1 million worldwide against a 6 million budget, making it a modest but profitable comedy. It performed better as a light crowd pleaser than a breakout hit in major markets at the domestic level as well.

Walk of Shame did not become a defining hit or a touchstone of its era. It rides the line between city comedy and romantic adventure, appealing to fans of Elizabeth Banks but leaving few quotable moments or lasting memes. Its modest footprint mirrors many pleasers that blend wit with heart.

Critics generally acknowledged its fast pace and potential, noting Meghan's tenacity in a day of glitches. The movie explores grit under pressure, independence, and the costs of chasing the dream, while leaning into lighthearted city shenanigans rather than heavy drama, and showing how quick thinking and kindness can shape outcomes.