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The Librarians · LeviOsa

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2025·15

The Librarians

America's war on books is more than a war on words.

Documentary1h 32m

🍅95%

🍅

95%

Tomatometer

7.3

TMDB

Storyline

As an unprecedented wave of book banning is sparked in Texas, Florida, and beyond, librarians under siege join forces as unlikely defenders fighting for intellectual freedom on the front lines of democracy.

Trailers

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Official Trailer

Details

DirectorKim A. Snyder

ReleasedSep 26, 2025

StatusReleased

Original languageEnglish

Budget

Not disclosed

Revenue

Not disclosed

Parental guide15GB

Studios

Ideal PartnersCuomo-Cole ProductionsPretty Matches Productions

ITVS

Good Gravy Films

Artemis Rising

Cast

Suzette Baker

Self

Becky Calzada

Self

Carolyn Foote

Self

Martha Hickson

Self

Amanda Jones

Self

Marie Masferrer

Self

Julie Miller

Self

Weston Brown

Self

Where to watch(NG)

Stream

PBS

Rent / Buy

Amazon Video

Apple TV Store

Fandango At Home

Reviews

9 reviews · 7 critics · 1 fan

8 fresh · 0 rotten

Critics consensus

“The Librarians delivers an illuminating and alarming look at coordinated book bans in America, transforming a hard but necessary watch into a cautionary tale and a stirring call to action.”

95% TomatometerRotten Tomatoes

W

Wendy Ide

RTObserver (UK)Oct 7, 2025

Depressing and alarming stuff.

N

Nell Minow

RTRogerEbert.comOct 3, 2025

This movie reminds us there is just one way to separate truth from propaganda: learning.

S

Sheri Linden

RTNew York TimesOct 2, 2025

From its superb opening-credits sequence paying tribute to card catalogs of yore to its sharp selection of vintage clips and intimate reportage, “The Librarians” is as well-crafted as it is profoundly alarming.

J

James Croot

RTThe Post NZJun 28, 2026

It’s necessarily not-exactly non-partisan, but Snyder ensures the compelling message is delivered in an engaging way.

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Information

Title

The Librarians

Released

Sep 26, 2025

Rated

15

Region of Origin

United States of America

Original Audio

English

Runtime

1h 32m

Status

Released

Studios

Ideal Partners, Cuomo-Cole Productions

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