Tangles
Synopsis
When Alzheimer's disease begins to strip away her mother's vibrant personality, a headstrong young woman is forced to return to her oddball family in the conservative small town she recently fled in order to care for her. She quickly realizes she must accept the cruel and warped reality of the disease, and the imperfect beauty of her family, in order to become the daughter they need.
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Type: Clip • Published 2026-05-04
Top Cast
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Julia Louis-Dreyfus
Midge Leavitt (voice)
Abbi Jacobson
Sarah Leavitt (voice)
Bryan Cranston
Rob Leavitt (voice)
Samira Wiley
Donimo (voice)
Beanie Feldstein
Hannah Leavitt (voice)
Seth Rogen
Zach (voice)
Wanda Sykes
Paula (voice)
Bowen Yang
Dale (voice)
Pamela Adlon
Debbie (voice)
Sarah Silverman
Sukey (voice)
Adam Shapiro
Gregory (voice)
Fern Grandin
Young Sarah (voice)
Phil Rosenthal
Rabbi (voice)
Pat Finn
Agent Nelson (voice)
Sugar Lyn Beard
Flight Attendant (voice)
Darius Willis
Teenager #1 (voice)
Anthony Bolognese
Teenager #2 (voice)
Darcy Michael
Drag Queen (voice)
Release History & Theatrical Window
Vienna International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
November 26, 2026
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Leah Nelson
- Screenplay & Story
- Leah Nelson, Trev Renney
- Original Score
- Dan Romer
- Original Title
- Tangles
- Country of Origin
- United States of America, Canada
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 42m
- Production Studios
- Monarch Media, Point Grey Pictures, LYLAS Pictures, Giant Ant
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Leah Nelson
Leah Nelson, Trev Renney, Sarah Leavitt
Dan Romer
David Avery
Vicky Patel, Steve Barnett, Alan Powell, Alex McAtee, James Weaver
Department Leadership Roster
Leah Nelson
Director
Vicky Patel
Producer
Steve Barnett
Producer
Alan Powell
Producer
Alex McAtee
Producer
James Weaver
Producer
Seth Rogen
Producer
Evan Goldberg
Producer
Ross Murray
Producer
Lauren Miller Rogen
Producer
Jen W. Ray
Producer
Julia Louis-Dreyfus
Producer
Dan Romer
Original Music Composer
Leah Nelson
Producer
Leah Nelson
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Tangles
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What is Tangles about?
When Alzheimer's disease begins to strip away her mother's vibrant personality, a headstrong young woman is forced to return to her oddball family in the conservative small town she recently fled in order to care for her. She quickly realizes she must accept the cruel and warped reality of the disease, and the imperfect beauty of her family, in order to become the daughter they need.
Who directed Tangles?
Tangles was directed by Leah Nelson.
Who stars in Tangles?
The principal cast of Tangles includes Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Abbi Jacobson, Bryan Cranston, Samira Wiley, Beanie Feldstein.
When was Tangles released and how long is it?
Tangles was released in 2026 with a total runtime of 1h 42m.
Who composed the musical score for Tangles?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Tangles was composed by Dan Romer.
Is Tangles based on a book or true story?
Tangles is adapted from the following source material: Graphic Novel: "Sarah Leavitt".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Tangles?
Tangles holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).