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10 More Uplifting Movies for Seniors to Enjoy

10 More Uplifting Movies for Seniors to Enjoy

Thanks to the pandemic, the time of only enjoying cinema at the movie theatre has not been much of an option in 2020. Fortunately, current streaming services like Netflix, Hulu, and Amazon Prime Video allow us to enjoy many of our favorite films from the comfort of our living space. What better way to spend your time social distancing indoors than by escaping through some of your most favorite inspiring and enriching films? Here are ways to find and watch 10 uplifting movies that seniors will enjoy.

  1. Field of Dreams

Starring Kevin Costner and James Earl Jones, “Field of Dreams” follows an Iowa corn farmer who builds a baseball diamond in his fields after he starts hearing mysterious voices. You can enjoy this powerful film about a man connecting with his father’s favorite pastime with a SHOWTIME subscription or through rental on Amazon.

  1. Secondhand Lions

This film follows a teenage boy (Haley Joel Osment) as he is sent away by his mother to live with his two uncles (Michael Caine and Robert Duvall) on their Texas ranch. With no television to entertain him, the boy becomes close to his uncles as he listens to them tell fantastical stories of their adventures. “Secondhand Lions” is available to rent on Amazon Prime.

  1. Calendar Girls

A 2003 British comedy like no other, “Calendar Girls” follows a group of high society Englishwomen who pose in the nude for their annual Women’s Institute calendar in an attempt to raise money for the local hospital after a main character’s husband is diagnosed with cancer. You can watch Julie Walters and Helen Mirren in “Calendar Girls” with a CINEMAX subscription or through rental on Amazon.

  1. Cocoon

Shot in St. Petersburg, Florida, this Ron Howard-directed film follows a group of seniors who receive an interesting gift after coming into contact with extraterrestrial life. Starring Steve Guttenberg, Don Ameche, and Brian Dennehy, “Cocoon” can be purchased on DVD through Amazon and its sequel can be rented on Amazon Prime.

  1. The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel

Dev Patel and Judy Dench star in this story about a group of British retirees who travel all the way to India to enjoy a retirement resort that may not offer what they expected but delivers adventure none the less. You can enjoy “The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel” with an HBO MAX subscription, or rent it on Amazon Prime alongside its sequel, “The Second Best Exotic Marigold Hotel”.

  1. The Straight Story

This David Lynch classic stars Richard Farnsworth who plays Alvin Straight, a 73-year-old man who needs to travel 750 miles to visit his estranged brother. While he does not have a driver’s license or access to a bus, he won’t let anything get in his way, so he takes his tractor. This inspiring film is available on Disney+.

  1. Book Club

A modern romantic comedy, “Book Club” follows Diane Keaton and Jane Fonda, among others, as they read “Fifty Shades of Grey,” and funny enough, it begins to affect how they view their personal relationships. You can currently enjoy this film on Hulu.

  1. Space Cowboys

This Clint Eastwood dramedy co-stars Tommy Lee Jones, James Garner, and Donald Sutherland. It follows four ex-test pilots as they are sent into space to repair an old satellite. “Space Cowboys” is available for rental on Amazon Prime.

  1. Rudy

Starring Sean Astin, this emotional biographical sports film follows the life of Daniel “Rudy” Ruettiger on his uphill journey to play football for Notre Dame. You can enjoy this film for free on Amazon with ads.

  1. Always

Directed by Steven Spielberg and co-starring John Goodman, this romantic drama stars Richard Dreyfuss as an aerial firefighter who has to help his girlfriend (Holly Hunter) move on after his untimely death. You can watch “Always” with a STARZ subscription.

A Relaxing Place to Enjoy a Good Film

Everyone enjoys a good film, seniors included. This is why Encore at Avalon Park has a full library of uplifting films for seniors to enjoy. After watching a great film from the comfort of our community, our seniors also enjoy the multitude of recreational and social activities Encore at Avalon Park has to offer. When choosing the perfect assisted living community for your loved one, consider Encore at Avalon Park, the premier senior living solution in Central Florida. For more information, call us today at 407-270-7500 to schedule a virtual tour.

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