Shelf Life
2005, English. Directed by Tamar Halpern.
Everyone has an expiration date
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Cast & crew
- Tamar HalpernDirector
- Richard AnkromRay the Mumbler
- Robert BeckwithInspirational Tape Voice (Voice)
- Teneale BenderSusan the Receptionist
- Elisa BocanegraBetty Bonhauser
- Betsy BrandtNikki Reynolds
- Christo BrockDickson the Computer Guy
- Tatum De RoeckAmanda the Reporter
- Holgie ForresterNikki's Mom
- Jordan Halpern SchwartzLibrary Punk #1
- William JonesUncle Tommy
- Jack KennedyCharlie the Photographer
- Bonnie J. KirkSergeant Knofelmacher
Details
- Released
- 9 May 2005
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Tamar Halpern
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Shelf Life: quick answers
Is Shelf Life worth watching?
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How long is Shelf Life?
Shelf Life runs 93 minutes (1h 33m).
Does Shelf Life have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Shelf Life. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Shelf Life parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Shelf Life is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Shelf Life on?
Shelf Life isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free or rent it or buy it online. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Shelf Life?
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Who directed Shelf Life?
Shelf Life (2005) was directed by Tamar Halpern and stars Richard Ankrom, Robert Beckwith, Teneale Bender.