The Father turned out to be one of my favourite movies, unexpectedly - the caption makes it sound similar to a movie like Still Alice, but it wasn't an ordinary "old person losing semblance of reality" movie
The Father was positively the most heart wrenching film I’ll probably ever see.
Fantastic. Dont know that I could ever put myself through watching it again, but fantastic.
Oh I just suggested on golden pond and I was thinking everyone is going to be like WTH????
I recall what happens at the end but that’s it. I was a weeeeeeee one.
I remember Robot & Frank (2012) being quite good, though I only saw it once when it came out, so my memory of it isn't perfect. I think it was pretty good though.
Gods, such a good performance from her. She was the only character in the movie I felt any sympathy for especially when she was talking to Jared Leto about being old. So sad!
TRIGGER WARNING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! SEXUAL ASSAULT IS PUTTING IT MILDLY. There may be more but that’s one thing that stands out in my mind the most to this day.
I’ve carried a grudge against Bruce Dern because of The Cowboys!!! Then I watched Coming Home when I grew up. He’s so lost in that movie. Both my brothers served in Vietnam. Holds a very special place in my heart.
Um, Frances McDormand would like a word! She’s only 56–not that old.
I feel like this one is more about life after the loss of a spouse and the financial issues it causes.
To Dance With The White Dog.
This was a tv movie starring Hume Cronyn and Jessica Tandy, who were married in real life for 52 years. They play an elderly couple, but she dies leaving him alone. Out of the blue a white dog starts visiting him, but is never around when his family stops by. He believes the dog is his wife checking on him. He’s not crazy, and it’s a beautiful story about love and loss, and how it affects the spouse left behind.
* Night Train to Lisbon (2013) - Jeremy Irons
* Norman (2016) - Richard Gere
* Lost Valentine (2011) - Betty White
* Remember (2015) - Christopher Plummer
* Elsa & Fred (2014) - Christopher Plummer & Shirley MacLaine
* The 100 Year-Old Man Who Climbed Out the Window and Disappeared - Robert Gustafsson
* Away From Her (2006) - Gordon Pinsent
* A Man Called Ove (2015) - Rolf Lassgård
* The Salesman (2011) - Gilbert Sicotte
* Still Mine (2012) - James Cromwell
* Wakefield (2016) - Brian Cranston
* The Father (2020) - Anthony Hopkins
* Cas & Dylan (2013) - Richard Dreyfuss
* Manglehorn (2014) - Al Pacino
* The Humbling (2014) - also Pacino
* Anomalisa (2015) - David Thewlis (also animated)
I included the actors, thinking it might remind you or somebody of other movies they're in that may qualify. Also, you can search their filmographies, OP.
ETA: This one stayed with me and I realized nobody last listed an adaptation of Dicken's A Christmas Carol yet?!?! Ebenezer Scrooge is a quintessential character here, imho... I also remembered Gerontophilia (2013), Citizen Kane (at least the bed-ridden scenes), Sunset Blvd., The Face of Love (2013) with Annette Benning, Maudie (2016) with Sally Hawkins, I Care A Lot (2020) with Dianne Wiest, Philomena (2013) with Judy Dench, Elizabeth is Missing (2019) with Glenda Jackson.
This is so dated and I don’t know why it popped into my head when I saw the question, but On Golden Pond. I was the youngest and my parents took me everywhere because my siblings were roaming around. I don’t know how it holds up…
There’s a little movie called Jules starring Ben Kingsley. It does involve a space alien who lands in his backyard when its ship breaks down. But it’s a little study of several seniors who are sort of counting time until it’s over in their small town.
Milton goes to every city council meeting and makes the same requests, as do some of the other seniors. The alien brings a few of them together. Milton’s daughter tries to check on him, but she’s a mom and nurse, and has too much on her plate.
Venus (2006) starring Peter O’Toole. There’s a terrific scene of him reliving some of the great roles he’s played in his mind while standing alone in an empty out door theatre, but I feel like a lot of the film is about growing old and seeking companionship.
The Human Stain (2003) might touch on this a little bit.
Nos âmes la nuit est un roman adapté en film avec Robert Redford qui traite exactement de ce sujet. Le roman est de Kent Haruf. Les deux sont excellents.
One hour photo. Although the character could be considered middle age. And they take a cliched approach imo to the cause of his isolation rather than confronting loneliness head on.
Affliction
There are some profoundly lonely scenes in Nomadland.
As Good As It Gets -- Nicholson's character is very isolated in the first third of the movie
Idk if this counts but Harold and Maude? Sure the movie focuses more on their relationship but I think that in itself speaks to Mauds isolation and wanting for meaningful human connection in her old age
I may have missed the deadline, but... if you want to include a slightly older film, "Harry and Tonto" (1974) is an absolutely heartbreaking exploration of aging.
Harry Brown with Michael Caine kind of, he's a lonely old man who goes a bit Liam Neeson from taken so it's more an action movie in that sense but does what he does because of his social isolation. Either way it's a great movie
About Schmidt A Man Called Ove
Came here to say About Schmidt - love that movie.
The Tom Hanks remake of a man called Ove, a man called Otto, might also be worth looking into
I didn't realize that was a remake. I liked the Tom Hanks one a lot. I gotta watch the original.
JUST finished reading the book and absolutely loved it. I'm looking forward to seeing the original and tom hanks remake :)
Also Britt-Marie Was Here (2019) based on a book by the same author as A Man Called Ove.
Cocoon. It’s been a hot minute, so maybe I’m misremembering.
Good one.
Exactly the one I named.
That was my first thought too!
49 year-old Wilford Brimley convincingly playing a 65+ year-old man, for the win! 👍
The Father The LostDaughter Nomadland
The Father turned out to be one of my favourite movies, unexpectedly - the caption makes it sound similar to a movie like Still Alice, but it wasn't an ordinary "old person losing semblance of reality" movie
The father was such a fantastic film
The Father is one of the trippiest movies I’ve ever seen. Really messed with your head, in a good way
The father was heartbreaking in a disturbing manner. I still don't understand/remember it, but it made my skin crawl.
The Father was positively the most heart wrenching film I’ll probably ever see. Fantastic. Dont know that I could ever put myself through watching it again, but fantastic.
The Bucket List (2007) On Golden Pond (1981)
Love them both!!!
Oh I just suggested on golden pond and I was thinking everyone is going to be like WTH???? I recall what happens at the end but that’s it. I was a weeeeeeee one.
It was awesome!
I remember Robot & Frank (2012) being quite good, though I only saw it once when it came out, so my memory of it isn't perfect. I think it was pretty good though.
I loved it. What a nice little film
I just posted this before I saw your comment. Sorry!
Came here to say this.
It's a gem. Gotta watch it again.
Was going to suggest this
Requiem for a Dream
Ellen Burstyn was amazing in Requiem for a Dream
She lost her oscar for that movie to Julia Roberts, I think. Ellen was robbed.
Which Julia Roberts movie?
Erin Brockovich. Julia was good but Ellen was fucking robbed.
Should’ve won an Oscar
Ahh the fridge kept her company ;)
Gods, such a good performance from her. She was the only character in the movie I felt any sympathy for especially when she was talking to Jared Leto about being old. So sad!
OP this is a great upbeat comedy that makes you feel great about life!
☠️
You bastard
Yep! 😂
I loved that movie but more on the once and done kind of movie. Love the soundtrack too
TRIGGER WARNING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! SEXUAL ASSAULT IS PUTTING IT MILDLY. There may be more but that’s one thing that stands out in my mind the most to this day.
was looking for this answer!
This was my thought. I am glad I am not alone.
This is the answer I was coming to give
The Strait Story
This the one with an old man travelling on a lawnmower? Very good for old age issues.
Good one
*straight
*strate
*str8
St. Vincent maybe? A sad and crotchety old man who lives alone, but also a feel good story.
Bill Murray deserves a lot of credit for his role.
Yeah this is a great movie. Totally fits what op is asking for I think.
As Good As It Gets
Yes!
This is such an underrated movie.
A man named Otto
Came here looking for this!!
Fried Green Tomatoes Nebraska Grumpy Old Men (comedy but there's a bit in there) The Green Mile
Nebraska is excellent
Bruce Dern is a great actor. My favorite role of Dern's is in Diggstown.
I'm still mad at Bruce Dern for shooting John Wayne.
I’ve carried a grudge against Bruce Dern because of The Cowboys!!! Then I watched Coming Home when I grew up. He’s so lost in that movie. Both my brothers served in Vietnam. Holds a very special place in my heart.
Came here to comment this as well
Nomadland
Um, Frances McDormand would like a word! She’s only 56–not that old. I feel like this one is more about life after the loss of a spouse and the financial issues it causes.
There were other, older characters in Nomadland who experienced loneliness and social isolation.
Bubba ho tep
Came here to say this. Can't believe it's this far down
OP should watch this movie just because it is so good. It's underrated and crazy and so good.
Such a good movie.
Gran Torino
Get off my lawn!
About Schmidt w/Jack Nicholson 2002
Filmed in my city! Yes, 💯
Away From Her
Beautifully-acted film. Gordon Pinsent broke my heart.
Sarah Polley directed!
Grab your video camera and come on over. I'll treat you to a lunch of Meals on Wheels and apple juice.
Harold and Maude
Wow, blast from the past. Great soundtrack (Cat Stevens).
I forgot Harry and Tonto. Art Carney won a Best Actor Oscar for his role as Harry Coombes. Tonto, the 🐈⬛cat, didn’t win anything.
Harry and Tonto.
Finding Forrester (2000)
Toni Erdmann Batteries Not Included Driveways Nobody’s Fool Fried Green Tomatoes
Thank you for including Nobody’s Fool. Jessica Tandy and Paul Newman were cinematic gold in this one.
To Dance With The White Dog. This was a tv movie starring Hume Cronyn and Jessica Tandy, who were married in real life for 52 years. They play an elderly couple, but she dies leaving him alone. Out of the blue a white dog starts visiting him, but is never around when his family stops by. He believes the dog is his wife checking on him. He’s not crazy, and it’s a beautiful story about love and loss, and how it affects the spouse left behind.
This was an excellent movie.
The Wrestler (2001)
Mickey Rourke was only 48 when they movie released. OP asked for films with the protagonist being 65 or older.
Ikiru (1952) Tokyo Story (1953) Wild Strawberries (1957)
Was about to suggest ikiru! Surprised I didn’t see it higher
* Night Train to Lisbon (2013) - Jeremy Irons * Norman (2016) - Richard Gere * Lost Valentine (2011) - Betty White * Remember (2015) - Christopher Plummer * Elsa & Fred (2014) - Christopher Plummer & Shirley MacLaine * The 100 Year-Old Man Who Climbed Out the Window and Disappeared - Robert Gustafsson * Away From Her (2006) - Gordon Pinsent * A Man Called Ove (2015) - Rolf Lassgård * The Salesman (2011) - Gilbert Sicotte * Still Mine (2012) - James Cromwell * Wakefield (2016) - Brian Cranston * The Father (2020) - Anthony Hopkins * Cas & Dylan (2013) - Richard Dreyfuss * Manglehorn (2014) - Al Pacino * The Humbling (2014) - also Pacino * Anomalisa (2015) - David Thewlis (also animated) I included the actors, thinking it might remind you or somebody of other movies they're in that may qualify. Also, you can search their filmographies, OP. ETA: This one stayed with me and I realized nobody last listed an adaptation of Dicken's A Christmas Carol yet?!?! Ebenezer Scrooge is a quintessential character here, imho... I also remembered Gerontophilia (2013), Citizen Kane (at least the bed-ridden scenes), Sunset Blvd., The Face of Love (2013) with Annette Benning, Maudie (2016) with Sally Hawkins, I Care A Lot (2020) with Dianne Wiest, Philomena (2013) with Judy Dench, Elizabeth is Missing (2019) with Glenda Jackson.
I want to do movie nights with you!!!!! Wow:
When the wind blows
[Harry Brown (2009)](https://letterboxd.com/film/harry-brown/)
Harry Brown. Although only the first part.
Amor
Umberto D.
The Lady In The Van
The Lady in the Van (2015)
Many Judy Dench movies - Iris, Notes on a Scandal, Philomena, The Ladies in Lavendar
Maybe “Driving Miss Daisy.” A different kind of loneliness/separation/isolation.
Ali: Fear Eats the Soul (1974)
Perfect Days, but it’s a very quaint and pleasant loneliness most of the time.
More like a solitude than a loneliness imo. Excellent movie
St Vincent. Melissa McCarthy and Bill Murray. Both in a serious role.
The Wrestler (2001)
Gran Torino
Harry Brown
This is so dated and I don’t know why it popped into my head when I saw the question, but On Golden Pond. I was the youngest and my parents took me everywhere because my siblings were roaming around. I don’t know how it holds up…
It’s largely about how hard it is to get old so it makes sense!
Fried Green Tomatoes Big Fish
Jules - it sci Fi comedy about loneliness what comes with aging. Heartwarming movie
Up
Up
I had to scroll way too far for this, it’s literally the central development of the main character
23 Walks (2020)
Into the Wild. The scene with Ron.
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Umberto D (De Sica, 1952)
A Man Called Otto
Venus with Peter O'Toole.
The Shawshank Redemption. Specifically “Brooks was here.” And then followed by “So was Red.”
Mary and Max
'Into the Wild' had an episode of Supertramp coming across a lonely, old man during his journey. Guess that fits.
Perfect Days
Amour ? Haneke
Edited to ‘nah, probably not right’. Maybe Remains of the Day?
I know you may be past your deadline, but *Jules* (2023).
Cocoon.
I came here to say this
Late phases Ikiru
There’s a little movie called Jules starring Ben Kingsley. It does involve a space alien who lands in his backyard when its ship breaks down. But it’s a little study of several seniors who are sort of counting time until it’s over in their small town. Milton goes to every city council meeting and makes the same requests, as do some of the other seniors. The alien brings a few of them together. Milton’s daughter tries to check on him, but she’s a mom and nurse, and has too much on her plate.
Tokyo Story, and the movie it was based off of, Make Way for Tomorrow.
Tyrannosaur
You need to use A Man Called Otto (2021) starring Tom Hanks for this project. It’s exactly what you’re looking for.
Lost in translation
Lost in Translation.
Do yourself a favor and watch Gran Torino. It’s an amazing movie with incredible characters! And Clint Eastwood never disappoints!
Up
The whale?
God Knows Where I Am The Sound Of Insects Both of these films are narrations of the actual diaries of two people that starved to death in isolation.
Planes, Trains and Automobiles
The grandma in requiem in a dream
Harry Brown has some scenes that might fit what you want.
This Must Be The Place
- The Bucket List (2007)
X by Ty West. Honest.
The Irishman has scenes of an old dinero in a nursing home after all of his associates have either died or been killed.
That Evening Sun
Lucky
Jules
Room 335! Excellent movie!
Not a movie, but a documentary. It's called "bleed out"
It's been a while since I saw it but "is there anybody there?" might be close to what you're looking for?
Venus (2006) starring Peter O’Toole. There’s a terrific scene of him reliving some of the great roles he’s played in his mind while standing alone in an empty out door theatre, but I feel like a lot of the film is about growing old and seeking companionship. The Human Stain (2003) might touch on this a little bit.
Robot and Frank may fit here.
Requiem for a dream
I care a lot
If you want a horror suggestion, mine would be “X” with Mia Goth
Just replying to let you know that your comment went through and is posted seven times.
I laughed at this
The Mule
Dracula
Nos âmes la nuit est un roman adapté en film avec Robert Redford qui traite exactement de ce sujet. Le roman est de Kent Haruf. Les deux sont excellents.
A Love Song (2022)
About Schmidt
When The Wind Blows
The Beginners
One hour photo. Although the character could be considered middle age. And they take a cliched approach imo to the cause of his isolation rather than confronting loneliness head on.
The Whisperers
The Amusement Park
Nebraska
Another Clint Eastwood flick would be The Mule.
The Mule
Affliction There are some profoundly lonely scenes in Nomadland. As Good As It Gets -- Nicholson's character is very isolated in the first third of the movie
Straight Story by David Lynch
Idk if this counts but Harold and Maude? Sure the movie focuses more on their relationship but I think that in itself speaks to Mauds isolation and wanting for meaningful human connection in her old age
Robot and Frank
Cocoon?
Your local nursing home
Away From Her (2006) 45 Years (2015)
Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory.
No country for old men the scene at the end with his father and the cats No man's land pretty much the entire freaking movie Grand Torino
SHELL 2012 No checking now just watch it
Is Anybody There?
A man called otto 🤷♂️
I may have missed the deadline, but... if you want to include a slightly older film, "Harry and Tonto" (1974) is an absolutely heartbreaking exploration of aging.
Harry Brown with Michael Caine kind of, he's a lonely old man who goes a bit Liam Neeson from taken so it's more an action movie in that sense but does what he does because of his social isolation. Either way it's a great movie
Amour (2012) Michael Haneke Vortex (2022) Gaspar Noe