The Gerontological Movies Blog

The movie "Familiar Touch" follows Ruth’s experience of dementia and assisted living, reminding us that the need for human closeness does not fade with age. A doctor checking her pulse, a son’s embrace, and a caregiver’s reassuring touch reveal how physical contact can offer pleasure, comfort, and connection when words and memories become elusive.

A Kind of Madness (2025), directed by Christiaan Olwagen, is a poignant South African drama that explores love, aging, and dementia.

For those who enjoy watching films, long flights offer a rare opportunity—not only to catch up on recent releases, but also to discover movies you might never have otherwise considered. That’s exactly how I came across The Best You Can . The Best You Can (2025) is an American romantic comedy-drama written, produced, and directed by Michael J. Weithorn. The film follows Cynthia Rand (Kyra Sedgwick), a successful New York physician married to a significantly older husband, War

Ageing, dementia, intergenerational conflict and clash of values and generations. All in one gerontological film.

This is a beautiful drama film on the struggle of an older woman dealing with dementia and Alzheimer's disease.