[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 Tear-Jerking. Recommended Movie Collection (21–30)
Quartet! The Opera House of Life
The film “Quartet! The Opera House of Life” is set in a retirement home for former musicians and portrays their bonds and passion for music.
The way they take on a comeback concert to keep the home going, and the relationships among the friends that deepen along the way, are depicted strikingly.
Because it centers on music, the soundtrack is also a highlight, with numerous masterpieces powerfully elevating the story.
It’s a work that delivers a strong message: no matter how old you are, life can still shine.
It’s Tough Being a Family
The film “What a Wonderful Family!” is a comedic depiction of family bonds and the nature of marriage, sparked by a divorce uproar between an elderly couple.
It humorously portrays the issues modern families face, offering viewers both empathy and laughter.
As the parents’ potential divorce triggers further troubles within the family, the suspense of how events will unfold becomes a key point of interest.
While the overall tone is light and enjoyable, the film also carries a warmth that prompts viewers to reconsider the importance of family and the bonds between spouses.
Samurai Hustle
When you think of sankin-kotai in the Edo period, you probably picture a slow, long-distance journey on foot.
Samurai Hustle flips that image on its head by portraying sankin-kotai with a deliberately high-speed, opposite approach in a period comedy.
It humorously highlights how a small, impoverished domain uses wit and ingenuity to tackle the shogunate’s unreasonable demands.
Through the lord played by Kuranosuke Sasaki and his colorful retainers, you feel both laughter and a strong sense of camaraderie.
It’s a work that seems to convey the message that if you don’t give up, a path will open.
I love you after 43 years
43 Years Later, I Love You is a film that portrays an elderly man who lies his way into the same care facility in order to reunite with his former lover.
Because the facility is a place for people with Alzheimer’s, the story emphasizes how he faces a past love who no longer remembers him.
Through the lens of Alzheimer’s disease, the film depicts the preciousness of memory, love, and life, and powerfully conveys the importance of bonds.
It’s a work that also prompts us to look back on the path we’ve walked so far and reflect on the kinds of love and connections we’ve had.
Railroad Worker (Poppoya)
Railroad Man is a film set in Hokkaido.
Ken Takakura plays a man devoted solely to his work as a railway employee, lending the film added depth.
A young girl comes to visit this railwayman, who has lived for his job without looking back at his family.
Through his encounter with this girl, the railwayman’s heart and soul are cleansed.
The era when many older people remained active in the workforce seems to overlap with the film’s backdrop of living for one’s work.
Using the movie as a starting point, it might be a good chance to look back on family memories and spark lively conversations with your loved ones.
My Mother’s Memory
Based on a semi-autobiographical novel by Yasushi Inoue, the film ‘Chronicle of My Mother’ portrays the bond between parent and child and the love for a mother through life with an ailing parent.
It won the Special Grand Prix of the Jury at the Montreal World Film Festival.
When screening it, we recommend using subtitles to make it easier for older viewers to follow, and scheduling breaks or segmenting the viewing time, as sitting for long periods can be tiring.
After the screening, set aside time to share impressions and discuss the film.
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Based on Kuniko Mukōda’s original work, Ashura no Gotoku is a film that prompts you to reflect on the complexities of human relationships, emotions, and the nature of family ties.
There are many scenes that evoke empathy and moments that make you realize your own feelings, stirring your emotions along the way.
The cast is also captivating and star-studded.
I think you’ll find it even more compelling if you watch it while comparing it with your own life.
Please also enjoy the Showa-era atmosphere that sets the stage for the film and the visuals that evoke a sense of nostalgia.