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Aging Gracefully

Our picks for films, streaming series and TV shows that star actors or (or real people in documentaries) over 70 (sometimes over 60) years old AND the theme includes aging. Sometimes about Alzheimers / dementia at any age.

Aging Gracefully Indie Films

Lives Well Lived

Sky Bergman, director and producer of Lives Lived Well documentary with the inspiration for the film, her 103 year old Italian grandmother.

Sky Bergman, director and producer of Lives Lived Well documentary with the inspiration for the film, her 103 year old Italian grandmother.

Beyond 60 Project Documentary directed by Melissa Davey. Available for purchase on Amazon and Vimeo. Free on Tubi with ads.

My Mom and the Girl (2018): 20 minute Short film about Alzheimers starring Valerie Harper (her last appearance). Written, directed and produced by Susie Singer Carter. Available for purchase on Amazon, Apple iTunes and Google Play.

Hulu Aging Gracefully

Good Luck Leo Grande (2022): Hulu Original 90 minute film, directed by Sophie Hyde, starring Emma Thompson (born 1959) and and Daryl McCormack, set in England. Older woman never satisfied by her husband hires young escort two years after her husband’s death.
The Old Man (2022): Originally on FX. Thriller series starring Jeff Bridges (born Dec 1949), John Lithgow (born Oct 1949).
Only Murders in the Building (2021 – ) Series starring Steve Martin (born 1945), Martin Short (born 1950), Selena Gomez (born 1992), Nathan Lane. Season 2 starting June 2022, Shirley MacLaine (born April 1934) and Amy Schumer join. Noteworthy intergenerational friendships including between Selena and Steve.
It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia (2005 – ) Clever comedy series starring Danny Devito (born 1944), Kaitlin Olson (Hacks). Latest episodes on ABC.
Nomadland Oscar winning film starring Frances McDormand, directed by Chloé Zhao
NBC News article hat tip Andrew Patino, Executive Director SaltBox TV “How the Frances McDormand drama ‘Nomadland’ defies Hollywood ageism”

HBO Max Originals and Series Aging Gracefully

Curb Your Enthusiasm (2000 – ): Comedy series created by and starring Larry David (born 1947).
Jane Fonda in Five Acts (Sept 2018): with Robert Redford and lots of historical footage
If Not in the Obit, Eat Breakfast (2017): documentary, Carl Reiner
The Alzheimer’s Project: (2009) documentary series:
You’ll need to add each of the five segments separately to your watch list. Just search within HBO-GO, ALZ will get you there. “This series takes a close look at scientific discoveries, as well as the effects of the debilitating and fatal disease on those directly affected and their families. Titles in the series include: “The Memory Loss Tapes,” “Grandpa, do you know who I am?” “Momentum in Science.

Tao Porchon - Lynch 97 in If You're Not in the Obit Eat Breakfast, HBO Documentary by Carl Reiner

Tao Porchon – Lynch 97 in If You’re Not in the Obit Eat Breakfast, HBO Documentary by Carl Reiner

Amazon Prime Video Streaming Films Aging Gracefully

The Last Movie Star (2018): Burt Reynolds (born 1936) stars as an aging screen icon. Enjoyed their use of film clips and photos from his prime. We are fortunate Burt Reynolds made this movie before passing at 82 on September 6, 2018.
Still Mine (2012): Drama starring James Cromwell (born 1940), Geneviève Bujold (born 1942)
Lovely, Still (2008): Romance starring Martin Landau (passed at 89, July 2017), Ellen Burstyn (born 1932), Elizabeth Banks, Adam Scott.
Six Dance Lessons in Six Weeks (2014): Starring Gena Rowlands (born 1930)
Ladies in Lavander (2004): starring Judi Dench and Maggie Smith
DopeSick (October 13, 2021): Docudrama starring Michael Keaton (1951), Kaitlyn Dever (Unbelievable), Michael Stuhlbarg, Rosario Dawson, Peter Saarsgard. Based on the real story of Purdue Pharma, OxyContin and the opioid crisis.

Netflix Streaming Films Aging Gracefully

The Lost Daughter (2021) Directed by Maggie Gyllenhaal; starring Olivia Colman, Jessie Buckley, Ed Harris (born 1950), Peter Sarsgaard. Themes – motherhood, intergenerational, aging
Our Souls at Night (2017): Robert Redford (born 1936), Jane Fonda (born 1937). Netflix Original. Romance.
Silver Skies (2016): comedy. George Hamilton (born 1939), Marriette Hartley
5 Flights Up (2014): drama with humorous moments. Small film. Coming of age for a couple who puts an apartment they have lived in for 40 years with a beautiful view in Brooklyn on the market. Diane Keaton (born 1946), Morgan Freeman (1937), Cynthia Nixon
St Vincent (2014): coming of age, feel good. Bill Murray (born 1950), Melissa McCarthy
The Homesman (2014): About women in the west in the 1850’s, questionable if it is “feminist” as claimed, rather dark but both the novel and the film have won awards. Directed by and starring Tommy Lee Jones (born 1946) with Hillary Swank, and briefly John Lithgow (born 1945), Meryl Streep (born 1949), James Spader, Tim Blake Nelson.
Peace, Love & Misunderstanding (2011): Starring Jane Fonda (born 1937), Catherine Keener

Netflix Series Aging Gracefully

Dead to Me (2019): Starring and produced by Christine Applegate (Married with Children), James Marsden (WestWorld), Ed Asner, Linda Cardellini. Black humor. Female point of view. Ed Asner, a healthy resident in the Assisted Living facility Cardellini works at, contributes Aging Gracefully.
Kominsky Method (2018) launched November 16 Netflix Original created by Chuck Lorre. Starring Michael Douglas, Alan Arkin, Nancy Travis. Aging Gracefully. Situation comedy – very well done.

Kominsky Method Poster Michael Douglas and Alan Arkin

Kominsky Method. Nancy Travis and Michael Douglas


Kominsky Method. Nancy Travis and Michael Douglas


Grace and Frankie (2015 – 2022) The classic on aging. Starring Jane Fonda and Lily Tomlin.

Netflix DVD’s Aging Gracefully

The Father (2020) starring Anthony Hopkins (born 1937), Olivia Colman, Rufus Sewell (Man in the High Castle), Olivia Williams (Counterpart), Imogen Poots (Outer Range), Mark Gatiss. Best actor Oscar for Hopkins. Get inside dementia. Also on Starz.
The Old Man and the Gun (2018) starring Robert Redford, Casey Affleck, Sissy Spacek, Danny Glover. True story of Forrest Tucker
The Hero (2017): Starring Sam Elliot (born 1944). His ex-wife is played by his real wife, Katherine Ross (born 1940). With Laura Prepon (Orange is the New Black) and Nick Offerman.
Still Alice (2014): Alzheimer’s docudrama starring Julianne Moore and Alec Baldwin

Netflix Streaming Documentary Films on Aging and Alzheimer’s

Alive Inside, A Story of Music and Memory (2014): Alzheimers
Glen Campbell, I’ll Be Me (2014): documentary, Alzheimers

For My Girlfriends

Light entertainment, always with a score above 6.0 on IMDB but not strong enough to fall in the main listings
Redwood Highway (2013): Self discovery starring Shirley Knight (born 1936), Tom Skerritt
Le Divorce (2003): starring Leslie Caron speaking French (born 1931), Glenn Close (born 1947), Naomi Watts, Kate Hudson, Thierry Lhermitte, Sam Waterson, Stockard Channing. Filmed in Paris. HBO.
The Good Night (2017): A British film starring John Hurt. Amazon Prime.

Recent Relevant Articles from News for the Ages Rethinking Aging Club on Clubhouse

The 50 Something Rom-Com Queen contributed by Jennifer Abernethy
NY Times Slow but sure trend in Hollywood to not only acknowledge, but celebrate women in their 50’s, 60’s, and 70’s. Contributed by Susie Singer Carter

LISTS of Movies About Older Adults

Excellent long list from Gentle Transitions in alpha order. They did an update for a 2017 film.

By ercument-unsoy created 13 Jan 2014 | last updated – 22 Nov 2014. On IMDB so each listing has a cover poster and IMDB rating. Not seeing “watch now free on Amazon Prime” though.

Actors 70+ from MSN

AARP Movies for Grownups Reviews by Bill Newcott on Rotten Tomatoes.
The AARP site includes articles about the actors

5 Films about Dementia and Alzheimers

The Guardian from 2012 – “What Films Best Portray Old Age”Actresses

50 Actresses Over 50 Who Still Rule Hollywood (Photos)


Over 70 – from the Wrap List of stars – not a complete list of actresses over 70
Meryl Streep
Helen Mirren
Glenn Close
Jessica Lange
Sigourney Weaver
Jane Seymour

Late 60’s
Mary Steenburgen
Kim Bassinger

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