Shelf Life(2005)
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Shelf Life 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.
Shelf Life (2005) is a comedy film directed by Tamar Halpern, released on May 9, 2005 with a runtime of 1h 33m. It stars Richard Ankrom, Robert Beckwith, Teneale Bender and Elisa Bocanegra. Viewers rate it 8.0 out of 10 across 1 ratings.
- Director:
- Tamar Halpern
- Writers:
- Tamar Halpern
- Cinematographer:
- Steve Elkins
- Status:
- Released
Shelf Life Cast & Crew
Main cast
- Richard Ankrom
Richard Ankrom
as Ray the Mumbler
- Robert Beckwith
Robert Beckwith
as Inspirational Tape Voice (Voice)
- Teneale Bender
Teneale Bender
as Susan the Receptionist
Elisa Bocanegra
as Betty Bonhauser
Betsy Brandt
as Nikki Reynolds
- Christo Brock
Christo Brock
as Dickson the Computer Guy
- Tatum De Roeck
Tatum De Roeck
as Amanda the Reporter
Holgie Forrester
as Nikki's Mom
- Jordan Halpern Schwartz
Jordan Halpern Schwartz
as Library Punk #1
- William Jones
William Jones
as Uncle Tommy
Jack Kennedy
as Charlie the Photographer
- Bonnie J. Kirk
Bonnie J. Kirk
as Sergeant Knofelmacher
Key crew
Directed by Tamar Halpern, written by Tamar Halpern.
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Shelf Life Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 8.0/10 from 1 ratings.
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Shelf Life – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Shelf Life online?
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Shelf Life (2005) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Shelf Life?
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The main cast of Shelf Life (2005) includes Richard Ankrom, Robert Beckwith, Teneale Bender, Elisa Bocanegra and Betsy Brandt. The film was directed by Tamar Halpern. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Shelf Life released?
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Shelf Life was released on May 9, 2005 and runs for 1h 33m.
Is Shelf Life worth watching?
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Shelf Life (2005) holds an average rating of 8.0 out of 10 from 1 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.