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Many feature films that deal with elderhood and aging wallow in stereotypical and outdated views of the experience of elderhood. Not only do these films miss the mark of being an authentic representation of elderhood, but they are also often overbearing and artistically weak. Thankfully, there are several notable exceptions to this. Here is my list of twelve exceptional films from 2012 to 2022 that deal with elderhood and aging in an authentic and artistically creative way.

Criterion for selecting these Top Twelve Films

I love finding and recommending films that reach beyond the typical and formulaic stories told over and over about various facets of experiencing later life. I look for exceptionally creative films that present a balanced view of aging—neither syrupy sweet nor gloom and doom. Because of this, many of the more popularized films about aging are not included on this list; you may find films here that you have not heard of before. Happy viewing!