Tangles
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| Directed by | Leah Nelson |
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| Based on | Tangles: A Story About Alzheimer's, My Mother and Me by Sarah Leavitt |
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| Edited by | David Avery |
| Music by | Dan Romer |
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Running time | 102 minutes |
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| Language | English |
Tangles is a 2026 adult animated biographical drama film directed by Leah Nelson, co-written with Sarah Leavitt and Trev Renney, based on Leavitt's graphic novel Tangles: A Story About Alzheimer's, My Mother and Me. It stars Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Abbi Jacobson, Bryan Cranston, Beanie Feldstein, Seth Rogen, Samira Wiley, Pamela Adlon, Sarah Silverman, Bowen Yang, and Wanda Sykes.[1]
The film had its world premiere at the Special Screenings section of the 2026 Cannes Film Festival on May 14, where it was nominated for the Caméra d'Or and the Queer Palm.
Premise
When Alzheimer's disease begins to strip away Midge's vibrant personality, her daughter Sarah, 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.[1]
Voice cast
- Abbi Jacobson as Sarah
- Fern Grandin as Young Sarah
- Julia Louis-Dreyfus as Midge[1]
- Bryan Cranston as Rob
- Samira Wiley as Donimo
- Beanie Feldstein as Hannah
- Seth Rogen as Zach
- Pamela Adlon as Aunt Debbie
- Sarah Silverman as Aunt Sukey
- Bowen Yang as Dale
- Wanda Sykes as Paula
- Phil Rosenthal as Rabbi
- Adam Shapiro as Gregory
- Pat Finn as Agent Nelson
- Sugar Lyn Beard as Flight Attendant
Production
In April 2024, it was announced that Julia Louis-Dreyfus would produce and star in an animated adaptation of Tangles: A Story About Alzheimer's, My Mother and Me, which would be co-written by Sarah Leavitt, the author of the graphic novel. The rest of the cast was also revealed with the announcement.[2]
Release
Tangles premiered at the Special Screenings section at the 2026 Cannes Film Festival on May 14, where it received a 7-minute standing ovation.[3][4]
It will have its North American premiere in the Centrepiece program at the 2026 Toronto International Film Festival.[5]
Reception
On review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, the film holds an approval rating of 100% based on 13 reviews, with an average rating of 8.1/10.[6]
References
- ^ a b c "TANGLES". Festival de Cannes. 2026-05-14. Retrieved 2026-05-15.
- ^ D'Alessandro, Anthony (April 2, 2024). "Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Point Grey Pictures, Monarch Media & More Explore Alzheimer's Impact With Animated Pic 'Tangles'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved May 15, 2026.
- ^ Shafer, Ellise; Keslassy, Elsa (April 22, 2026). "Cannes Festival Adds More Films to 2026 Lineup, Including 'Victorian Psycho' Starring Maika Monroe and Diego Luna's 'Ashes'". Variety. Retrieved May 15, 2026.
- ^ Goodfellow, Melanie (May 15, 2026). "Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Seth Rogen-Voiced Animation 'Tangles' Gets 7-Minute Ovation At Emotional Cannes Premiere As Lauren Miller Rogen Tears Up". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved May 15, 2026.
- ^ Kate Erbland, TIFF Adds More Than 60 New Titles, Including Festival Winners ‘La Gradiva’ and ‘Ha-Chan, Shake Your Booty!’". IndieWire, August 4, 2026.
- ^ "Tangles". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved 29 May 2026.
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