[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.
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For Seniors: Funny and Touching. Recommended Movies (1–10)
Christopher RobinNEW!
This film is based on the children’s novel Winnie-the-Pooh.
In this story, Christopher Robin, Pooh’s best friend, is now an adult.
Living in the Hundred Acre Wood, Pooh finds that his friends have vanished and there’s no more honey, so he turns to Robin for help.
From there, a new adventure begins for the two of them, sure to fill your heart with excitement.
For those who love Winnie-the-Pooh, the changing relationship between the two since their childhood promises a truly wonderful experience.
Let’s meet at the Marigold HotelNEW!
Evelyn, who lost her husband of forty years, sells her house to pay off debts, declines her son’s offer to live together, and heads to India.
She plans to live in a luxury resort hotel there, but contrary to the promise of an elegant lifestyle, the hotel is actually under renovation, with the young manager barely keeping things together.
Alongside Evelyn, six other men and women are staying at the hotel, and as they interact, each begins to explore a new way of life.
A heartwarming human story not to be missed.
The Lion KingNEW!
Disney’s The Lion King, also beloved as a Shiki Theatre Company musical.
Simba, a young lion raised to learn the mindset of a king, lives under his father’s guidance.
One day, his uncle Scar—who coveted the throne—kills Simba’s father and seizes control of the kingdom.
Exiled, Simba lives far away, until friends tell him the kingdom has fallen into ruin and its people are on the brink of death.
He vows to defeat his uncle and restore peace to the realm.
This story of Simba’s growth and courage is sure to set your heart ablaze.
[For Seniors] Funny and Heartwarming: Recommended Movie Collection (11–20)
Remember MeNEW!
Miguel, a boy who is a guitar prodigy, dreamed of becoming a musician.
Although his family had banned music for certain reasons, Miguel never gave up on his dream.
One day, he wanders into the Land of the Dead.
There he meets Hector, a skeleton who is essential for Miguel to return to the world of the living.
As Miguel spends time with Hector, he uncovers a certain secret.
It’s a moving story about family love that captivates even adults.
Please enjoy this warm world where everyone’s feelings intersect.
Samurai Time SlipperNEW!
Shinzaemon Kousaka, a samurai of the Aizu domain, receives a secret order to slay a Choshu retainer.
But the moment their blades cross, lightning strikes.
When he comes to, he finds himself in the distant future—modern times—on the set of a period drama.
Completely bewildered, Shinzaemon causes trouble wherever he goes.
At last, he learns that the Edo shogunate he strove to protect has already fallen.
Though he even contemplates death, the kindness of those around him gives him the strength to live a new life—on a path where he plays the man who gets cut down in period dramas.
EnchantedNEW!
Giselle, a princess from a fairy-tale land who was set to marry a prince, is deceived by the prince’s stepmother and banished to the real world—New York City.
There she meets Robert, a lawyer, and falls in love.
Meanwhile, the prince comes to the real world in search of Princess Giselle.
Confused by the differences between fairy-tale “true love” and real-world romance, Giselle’s changing heart makes you feel as if you’re falling in love right along with her.
There’s also a sequel, so be sure to watch that as well.
Ninety Years Old. What’s There to Celebrate?
This film is based on an essay by Aiko Sato and depicts worries and frustrations unique to the elderly, all with a touch of humor.
A key point is that Mitsuko Kusabue, who was 90 at the time, played the lead role; her age adds further credibility to the character’s lines.
While it takes aging—something everyone experiences—as its theme, the comedic approach seems to offer hints for living life positively.
The way the protagonist bluntly speaks her mind may also be an important element that heightens the excitement of the story.
