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aging parent movies
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Hanging UpHanging Up
Buy new: $9.95 / Used from: $0.39
This surprised me with its boldness. hit close to home. If you have a goofy older father you might relate.
In Her Shoes (Widescreen Edition)In Her Shoes (Widescreen Edition)
Buy new: $11.99 / Used from: $0.99
This is worth watching for the senior citizen hilarious parade.
Grumpy Old Men/Grumpier Old MenGrumpy Old Men/Grumpier Old Men
Buy new: $10.99 / Used from: $5.28
A classic. I was watching this in high school and loving it.
The SavagesThe Savages
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Cocoon / Cocoon - The ReturnCocoon / Cocoon - The Return
Buy new: $9.99 / Used from: $4.65
I couldn't wait to get old when I saw this and hello, let's talk about the romance of Jessica Tandy and Hugh Cronin. I LOVE IT!
On Golden PondOn Golden Pond
Buy used from: $6.95
I don't actually remember much about this movie except Kate reminded me of my grandma.
The Grass HarpThe Grass Harp
Buy new: $17.99 / Used from: $3.43
Madea's Family Reunion (Full Screen Edition)Madea's Family Reunion (Full Screen Edition)
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Cicely Tyson, are you the best or what?
Driving Miss Daisy (Special Edition)Driving Miss Daisy (Special Edition)
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Everyday I wish Morgan Freeman was my dad. Actually, he's tied with Bill Cosby.
Fat Albert and the Cosby KidsFat Albert and the Cosby Kids
Buy used from: $3.59
Ok, the only way this belongs on the list is the last 3 minutes of the movie, but it's a touching concept for those last 3 mins.
Grandma's Boy (Unrated Edition)Grandma's Boy (Unrated Edition)
Buy new: $10.49 / Used from: $2.68
Hilarious concepts. I was deeply into this movie until I saw a PETA video on the maltreatment of monkeys in entertainment. Monkey enslavement and torture for comedy is pretty devastating. Maybe they'll release an edit sans monkey so people can watch it monkey guilt-free.
Away from HerAway from Her
Buy new: $7.99 / Used from: $2.18
This is a great date movie if you're into crying contests.
Grey Gardens / The Beales of Grey Gardens - Criterion Collection (2-disc set)Grey Gardens / The Beales of Grey Gardens - Criterion Collection (2-disc set)
Buy new: $21.99 / Used from: $20.35
I am not sure if this is about aging or about crazy, but it is definitely worth watching!
Gates of HeavenGates of Heaven
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Wow.
King of CaliforniaKing of California
Buy new: $13.49 / Used from: $0.11
This has the same feel as having a parent with mild dementia. You never know what's going to happen next.