Bookends
Synopsis
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.
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Bookends (Trailer) - Miami Film Festival 2026
Type: Clip • Published 2026-03-13
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Melbourne Queer Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Mike Doyle
- Screenplay & Story
- Noam Ash
- Original Title
- Bookends
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, German, Yiddish
- Runtime
- 1h 39m
- Production Studios
- Story Mill Entertainment, 5X Media
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Mike Doyle
Noam Ash
Noam Ash, Henry Russell Bergstein, Scott Einbinder, Alon Shtruzman
Department Leadership Roster
Mike Doyle
Director
Noam Ash
Writer
Noam Ash
Producer
Henry Russell Bergstein
Producer
Scott Einbinder
Producer
Alon Shtruzman
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bookends
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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?
The principal cast of Bookends includes Noam Ash, F. Murray Abraham, Caroline Aaron, Charlie Barnett, Jared Reinfeldt.
When was Bookends released and how long is it?
Bookends was released in 2026 with a total runtime of 1h 39m.