Shelf Life
“Everyone has an expiration date”
Synopsis
A branch library becomes the battlefield for a fierce war of wills in this dark comedy by writer-director Tamar Halpern. A head librarian quietly loathes the new book shelver, a feisty woman fresh out of rehab. But what begins as simmering passive aggression soon spirals into all-out war.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Richard Ankrom
Ray the Mumbler
Robert Beckwith
Inspirational Tape Voice (Voice)
Teneale Bender
Susan the Receptionist
Elisa Bocanegra
Betty Bonhauser
Betsy Brandt
Nikki Reynolds
Christo Brock
Dickson the Computer Guy
Tatum De Roeck
Amanda the Reporter
Holgie Forrester
Nikki's Mom
Jordan Halpern Schwartz
Library Punk #1
William Jones
Uncle Tommy
Jack Kennedy
Charlie the Photographer
Bonnie J. Kirk
Sergeant Knofelmacher
Michael McTaggert
Library Punk #2
Joe Smith
Ronald
Gray Sara Merrill
Portnoy's Complaint Girl
Ryan Spahn
Jarrett
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Tamar Halpern
- Screenplay & Story
- Tamar Halpern
- Original Score
- Kaveh Rastegar
- Original Title
- Shelf Life
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Tamar Halpern
Tamar Halpern
Kaveh Rastegar
Steve Elkins
Susan K. Hoover
Department Leadership Roster
Steve Elkins
Director of Photography
Tamar Halpern
Writer
Tamar Halpern
Director
Susan K. Hoover
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Shelf Life
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Shelf Life about?
A branch library becomes the battlefield for a fierce war of wills in this dark comedy by writer-director Tamar Halpern. A head librarian quietly loathes the new book shelver, a feisty woman fresh out of rehab. But what begins as simmering passive aggression soon spirals into all-out war.
Who directed Shelf Life?
Shelf Life was directed by Tamar Halpern.
Who stars in Shelf Life?
The principal cast of Shelf Life includes Richard Ankrom, Robert Beckwith, Teneale Bender, Elisa Bocanegra, Betsy Brandt.
When was Shelf Life released and how long is it?
Shelf Life was released in 2005 with a total runtime of 1h 33m.
Who composed the musical score for Shelf Life?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Shelf Life was composed by Kaveh Rastegar.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Shelf Life?
Shelf Life holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).