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Bookends (2026)

Movie 99 min

Drama Comedy

Nate is an excitable millennial novelist forced to leave his fabulous city life behind and move in with his grandparents after a bad breakup. But when his Holocaust-surviving grandfather Saul shows signs of cognitive decline and his grandmother Miriam refuses to acknowledge her husband’s early signs of dementia, Nate finds himself torn between his desire to escape retirement community life, family responsibilities, and an unexpected romance with his grandparents’ doctor.

Mike Doyle Director Noam Ash Writer

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Quick facts

Released
February 9, 2026
Runtime
99 min
IMDb
tt14674972
Studio
Story Mill Entertainment, 5X Media

Themes

Cast

Noam Ash Noam Ash Nate F. Murray Abraham F. Murray Abraham Saul Cohen Caroline Aaron Caroline Aaron Miriam Cohen Charlie Barnett Charlie Barnett Dr. Daniel Green Jared Reinfeldt Jared Reinfeldt Rory Frank Iriele Gary Jazelle Villanueva Jazelle Villanueva Sarah Spencer Belko Spencer Belko Matt Grant Gable

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Frequently asked questions

What is Bookends about?
Nate is an excitable millennial novelist forced to leave his fabulous city life behind and move in with his grandparents after a bad breakup. But when his Holocaust-surviving grandfather Saul shows signs of cognitive decline and his grandmother Miriam refuses to acknowledge her husband’s early signs of dementia, Nate finds himself torn between his desire to escape retirement community life, family responsibilities, and an unexpected romance with his grandparents’ doctor.
Who directed Bookends?
Bookends was directed by Mike Doyle.
Who stars in Bookends?
Bookends stars Noam Ash, F. Murray Abraham, Caroline Aaron, Charlie Barnett.
When was Bookends released?
Bookends is a 2026 drama, comedy film.
Where can I watch Bookends?
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