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[For Seniors] Funny and Heartwarming. Recommended Movie Collection
Some senior care facilities also incorporate movie-watching into their recreational activities.
Watching films can evoke nostalgic memories and lift the spirit.
Enjoying a movie together may even become a purpose and joy in daily life.
In this article, we introduce films we recommend for older adults.
We’ve curated a wide range, from family dramas and love stories to comedies.
These picks can bring chuckles or tears and help create a fulfilling time.
Please use them as ideas for your recreational programs.
For Seniors: Funny and Touching. Recommended Movies (1–10)
I’ll go on alone, brash and headstrong.
The film Ora, Ora Be Goin’ Alone is based on Chisako Wakatake’s novel and was released in 2020.
It portrays, with touches of humor, a protagonist who has lost her husband and faces loneliness while continuing to live true to herself.
Though it deals with themes like loneliness and aging, it never becomes pessimistic; instead, it conveys the richness and fascination of life.
The distinctive visual style, in which flashbacks and reality intersect, is also striking and seems likely to prompt viewers to reflect on their own lives.
Living with My Mother
The film “Mother and Son” (Haha to Kuraseba) is set in Nagasaki in 1948 and portrays a mother and the ghost of her son who died in the atomic bombing.
Directed by Yoji Yamada, it stars Sayuri Yoshinaga as the mother and Kazunari Ninomiya as the son.
While it depicts the joy of a reunion that should have been impossible, it also conveys the sorrow of knowing he no longer belongs to this world.
It’s a poignant work that leaves an impression of warmth amid grief, likely prompting viewers to reflect anew on their bonds with loved ones who have passed away.
Orchestra Oldies!
The film “Golden Orchestra!” was released in 2016.
Set around an amateur orchestra made up entirely of senior citizens, it portrays people finding purpose in life through music.
The story begins when the protagonist, played by Anne (An), mistakenly joins the orchestra, and her initial confusion sets things in motion.
As she is tossed around by the quirky members yet gradually deepens their bonds, the fulfillment of people dedicating themselves to what they love is uplifting for viewers as well.
It’s a work that conveys a powerful message: no matter how old you are, you can always take on something new.
Nice hot bath, everyone assemble!!NEW!
This is a fun comedy film starring The Drifters, a popular comedy group from the Showa era.
Five men who are mistaken for bank robbers get caught up in slapstick mayhem at a hot spring resort in Hokkaido, portrayed with plenty of laughs.
Familiar members like Chosuke Ikariya, Cha Kato, and Boo Takagi take center stage, delivering Showa-era humor brimming with smiles through bath scenes and banter among friends.
“Ii Yu da na,” featured in the film’s title, is a beloved, nationally known bath-time song that softens the film’s atmosphere.
Produced in 1969, this movie offers nostalgic laughs and heartwarming human relationships.
Above all, everyone gather!NEW!
The Drifters film “Naniwa Nakutomo Zen’in Shūgō!!” is a work that’s always packed with laughs and delightful chaos.
Set in Kusatsu Onsen, a clash between a new local-line stationmaster played by Norihira Miki and a bus company director played by Chōsuke Ikariya sparks a huge commotion as station staff and bus company employees battle over hot spring tourists! The plot spirals into an absurd whirlwind with even a disappearance and a murder case, leaving you laughing nonstop as you can’t make heads or tails of what’s going on! It’s a must-watch for everyone from the Drifters generation—you might come away with different impressions than you had back then.
I, Daniel BlakeNEW!
Daniel Blake, the protagonist, is a 59-year-old carpenter who can no longer work due to a heart condition and seeks state support.
However, he is thwarted by complex systems—bureaucratic procedures and computer-based requirements—and cannot receive assistance, causing his daily life to grow increasingly difficult.
Amid this, his encounter with Katie, a single mother, and her children fosters a warm human connection, and the film portrays how they support one another.
This film, which quietly questions the realities of people buffeted by the system and the importance of mutual aid and dignity, has been acclaimed worldwide and won the top prize at the Cannes Film Festival.
It is a work that conveys the value of human connection and the spirit of mutual support that everyone wishes to cherish in everyday life.
Up (Carl’s Flying House)NEW!
Carl, a former balloon salesman, was a boy who dreamed of adventure when he was young.
To embark on the final journey of his life, he ties countless balloons to his house and takes off.
He planned to travel alone, but to his surprise, a boy named Russell had slipped onto his front porch without his knowing.
What kind of journey will this unexpected adventure between Carl and Russell become? Here is an adventure story everyone dreamed of as a child.
Please enjoy it with a childlike heart and let it be a chance to remember your own dreams.