Remake

Remake (2026)



6.7 2026 116 min United States of America

Director: Ross McElwee

Cast: Ross McElwee, Adrian McElwee, Charleen Swansea

Documentary
After losing his son, autobiographical filmmaker McElwee reexamines his life’s body of work, ultimately returning to his vast collection of home movies. How much did his camera shape their bond while Adrian was still alive? And now, in his absence, how much does that lens define the memory of their relationship? Meanwhile, a stumbling attempt to adapt McElwee’s debut feature, *Sherman’s March*, into a fictional film offers him a fresh vantage point for reflecting on the art of cinema and the inevitability of death.

More About This Film

Remake is an autobiographical documentary in which filmmaker Ross McElwee looks back across decades of footage of himself and his family. At the center is his late son Adrian and the unfinished attempt to turn McElwee's landmark documentary Sherman's March into a Hollywood feature.

Blending home movies, family archives, filmmaking history, and McElwee's present-day reflections, the film becomes a layered examination of memory and authorship. It is both a personal record of loss and a film about the complicated relationship between real life and the images created to preserve it.

  • Directed and written by Ross McElwee.
  • Joe Bini shares editing duties with McElwee.
  • The film incorporates footage created across several decades.
  • It premiered on the festival circuit before its 2026 theatrical release.
  • The film received major recognition during its festival life, including a Golden Globes Impact Documentary Award at Venice.

Where to Watch

Remake has entered digital distribution after its limited theatrical run. Availability varies by country, so these are the main services to check for streaming or transactional viewing.