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[For Seniors] Recommended Netflix Titles: Dramas and Movies Filled with Nostalgia and Emotion
When you want to make the most of your time at home, how about enjoying movies and TV shows on Netflix? There’s a wide selection of titles recommended for older adults, too.
We’ll introduce engaging works, from stories you can relate to thanks to your life experience, to heartwarming comedies and dramas that let you look back on nostalgic eras.
You may find courage in the characters’ ways of life, or catch yourself smiling.
Watching together with your family could also spark conversation.
Be sure to find a favorite to enjoy.
[For Seniors] Recommended Netflix Titles: Drama and Movies Filled with Nostalgia and Emotion (1–10)
The IntouchablesNEW!
This work depicts the unusual life shared by a wealthy man with total paralysis who uses a wheelchair and a young Black man from the slums who, for some reason, is hired as his caregiver.
It shows how two people with nothing in common come to interact and how their relationship changes.
Though they initially clash, the way they begin to smile at each other as they spend time together conveys that trust has nothing to do with social standing.
It’s a story that draws you in as you watch what the two of them, whose relationship evolves, ultimately accomplish.
Asakusa KidNEW!
This is a biographical-style drama that looks back on how Takeshi Kitano—active as a comedian and film director—came to be.
It depicts his encounters with his mentor and the growth of his craft at the France-za theater in Asakusa, which could be called his starting point, and it conveys the flow of the times, including which kinds of comedy became popular.
Precisely because Takeshi Kitano has been active across a wide range of genres, discovering those origins may be part of the work’s appeal.
It’s a piece that carefully portrays the drama within his youth and his development as a comedian.
Grandpa is a rookie spyNEW!
This work comically portrays a man who infiltrates a nursing home for an undercover investigation as he takes on the challenge as a rookie spy.
It creates a cheerful atmosphere through the theme of embarking on a new challenge later in life and the difficulty of conducting a low-profile investigation because of his inherently good-natured personality.
Though he intends to investigate without drawing attention, he becomes popular among the residents, and a major theme is what insights he gains through those days.
It also depicts changes in his relationship with his daughter, making it a comedic yet warm-hearted story not only about the residents but about family, too.
Geezers: Their First HeistNEW!
While depicting the struggles of three men over 80, this work portrays their flamboyant way of life as they take on a bank robbery as the final gamble of their lives.
It details the thinking that led them to this major decision, and the fact that it was to secure a modest life conveys the hardships of old age.
Although the piece seems to incorporate social issues, it’s rendered comically, including snappy exchanges among the friends.
Another highlight is seeing how they fight on despite their waning physical strength due to age.
Zukalski’s AgonyNEW!
This work conveys the life and creations of the Polish sculptor Stanisław Szukalski—remembered as a mad genius—interwoven with commentary from artists.
It expresses how those works, which even evoke a sense of madness, emerged over the course of his journey, and what intentions were embedded within them.
By firmly portraying the many episodes that could be called eccentric, layered alongside his works, the style that transcends convention comes across with striking clarity.
Through various pieces, it shows how he approached art and what kind of thinking guided him.
Thermae RomaeNEW!
This is a curious story about Lucius, an engineer who designs baths in the ancient Roman Empire, who gets lost in modern Japan and is influenced in his designs.
It lets you feel the history of what ancient baths were like, while also making you realize how wonderful Japanese baths are.
The way this cross-cultural encounter affects him, and how the story develops from there, are key highlights.
Playing ancient Romans, the cast includes Hiroshi Abe in the lead, along with Kazuki Kitamura, Kai Shishido, and Masachika Ichimura—the exquisite casting is another point to watch.
DerekNEW!
This is a human drama depicting Derek, who works as a caregiver at a nursing home, struggling against prejudice and budget cuts while doing his utmost.
Derek’s expressions and behavior are particularly striking, and you can clearly feel his determination to make the home a fun place.
Relationships not only with the residents but also with his colleagues are important, conveying a strong sense of “let’s enjoy this together.” The contrast between comedic moments and serious ones draws you to Derek’s personality.