[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.
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[For Seniors] Recommended Netflix Titles: Dramas and Movies Filled with Nostalgia and Emotion (21–30)
The Solitary Samurai Gourmet
Based on the manga of the same name by Masayuki Kusumi and Shigeru Tsuchiyama, the Netflix drama Samurai Gourmet follows a protagonist who has reached sixty and retired as he explores the world of eating alone.
It’s a show that prompts viewers to think about meals and how to spend time after retirement.
It offers enjoyable insights and new ways of living for those who have retired or are approaching retirement.
Because it blends naturally into everyday life, take your time watching it while reminiscing about your own memories and past experiences.
Navillera — Yet the Butterfly Dances
Have you heard the famous quote, “It’s never too late to set a goal”? These are the words of Stanley Baldwin, who also served as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.
When he switched careers from businessman to politician at the age of 40, people around him said it was “too late.” Nevertheless, he successfully became a politician and left us this quote.
The Korean drama ‘Navillera’ (literal title: “Nevertheless, the Butterfly Flies”) also tells the story of a man in his 70s who begins pursuing his dream of ballet.
What’s more, his ballet coach is a young man who could be about the same age as his grandson.
It’s a drama that supports and celebrates older adults who keep their dreams alive and continue to challenge themselves.
Last Tour
People often say we live in an era of 100-year lifespans—if you had a hundred years, how would you choose to live? The film “The Last Tour” offers a response to that very question.
It tells the story of a former comedian and his manager, business partners from 50 years ago, who reunite and set their lives in motion once more.
The film prompts you to reflect on what truly matters in life, and it also overturns assumptions about what life should look like as we grow older.
It’s a work that seems likely to lift the spirits of older viewers and leave them feeling energized.
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Things that would astonish us today were everyday occurrences in the Showa era.
For example, teachers openly smoked in the staff room at school, and overtime work was taken for granted at companies.
The drama “Futekisetsu ni mo Hodo ga Aru!”—where the late Showa 60s and the Reiwa era intersect—might be enjoyable for older adults.
Since it depicts what things were like around the time they were still working, it may evoke memories and a sense of nostalgia.
For their children and grandchildren, learning the norms of the Showa era could also become a conversation starter with older family members.
Irishman
Martin Scorsese’s Netflix film The Irishman portrays the life of real-life hitman Frank Sheeran, played by Robert De Niro.
Set in the American underworld after World War II, it depicts days steeped in crime and violence.
It also explores universal feelings we experience in life, such as loneliness and regret.
It’s a film that lets you feel shifts in emotion as you watch its story unfold over time.
Be sure to give it a watch.
The Kominsky Method
When you’re alive, all kinds of accidents happen, don’t they? Family issues, work issues, health issues—there are all sorts of problems.
It would be wonderful if we could overcome those accidents while laughing with someone.
The Kominsky Method features two close, older men.
Even the tough problems that befall them are blown away with laughter when they face them together.
Older people, too, surely have thoughts and worries every day.
Watching these two in the show laugh off heavy feelings and accidents might just give you a boost of energy.
Tokyo Love Story
Many of you probably looked forward to the Monday 9 p.m.
drama “Tokyo Love Story” every week.
At the time, the love triangle between one man and two women drew a lot of attention.
The cast included Honami Suzuki and Yuji Oda.
Older viewers may enjoy watching it while recalling how they felt back then.
And with the years that have passed, you might find yourself enjoying the drama with a different perspective than before.
Since it portrays romantic misunderstandings that differ from those of today, it’s also recommended to watch it together with your grandchildren.