Movies and TvShows featuring "elderly-protagonist" theme.

78-year-old Carl Fredricksen travels to Paradise Falls in his house equipped with balloons, inadvertently taking a young stowaway. Young Carl Fredricksen, a quiet bespectacled boy, watches a film reel in a theater depicting his hero Charles Muntz, a famous explorer. Carl runs down the street with his balloon and passes an old, rundown house. He goes inside and meets a young, outgoing tomboy named Ellie. They eventually get married and plan to travel to Paradise Falls, but Ellie's declining health prevents them. After Ellie's death, Carl remains in his home, a retired and sour recluse. When he is forced to move to a retirement home, he attaches balloons to his house and flies away to South America. He is accompanied by Russell, a young wilderness explorer scout. They land near Paradise Falls and encounter a giant bird named Kevin, and a talking dog named Dug. They also encounter Charles Muntz, who has been hunting the bird. In the end, Carl and Russell save Kevin and defeat Muntz. Carl realizes the importance of adventure and fulfills his promise to Ellie by placing their house on the cliff overlooking Paradise Falls.

When 93-year-old Thelma Post gets duped by a phone scammer pretending to be her grandson, she sets out on a treacherous quest across the city to reclaim what was taken from her.

Two terminally ill men, a blue-collar mechanic and a billionaire hospital magnate, become friends in the hospital and decide to go on an around-the-world road trip to complete their bucket list before they die. Along the way, they skydive, drive a Shelby Mustang, fly over the North Pole, visit the Taj Mahal and ride motorcycles on the Great Wall of China. They confide in each other about family and faith, and the mechanic realizes he loves his wife. However, his cancer spreads and he dies, while the billionaire reconciles with his estranged daughter and learns of his granddaughter. The billionaire delivers a eulogy for his friend and crosses off the final item on their bucket list. In the end, the billionaire's ashes are taken to the Himalayas.

In 1947, an aged Sherlock Holmes grapples with memory loss as he reflects on his final case involving a mysterious woman. As he tries to piece together the events of the past, Holmes forms an unlikely friendship with the young son of his housekeeper, who helps him confront his own limitations and find closure.

In this alternate history, a war veteran who killed Hitler is now tasked with hunting down and killing Bigfoot. As he goes on his mission, he navigates through a forest, encountering carjackers and infectious diseases. Along the way, he also discovers a love interest and faces challenges from his age and past as an assassin.

A disgruntled, prejudiced Korean War veteran seeks redemption when a Hmong teenager tries to steal his Gran Torino. Through their interactions, the man learns about empathy and forms an unexpected bond.

A Man Called Ove tells the story of a grumpy old man who develops an unexpected friendship with his new neighbors. As he navigates through his daily routine, his experiences with loss, grief, and anger slowly unravel to reveal a heartwarming tale of love and redemption.

After losing his wife, Mr. Morgan, an elderly man, struggles with loneliness and contemplates suicide. However, a chance meeting with a young woman named Pauline reignites his passion for life as they form a platonic but deeply meaningful relationship. Through dance lessons, bus rides, and conversations, they both learn to heal and find joy in each other's company. As their bond grows, Mr. Morgan realizes that love and connection can happen at any age.

Superior Donuts follows the story of a doughnut shop owner and his interactions with the diverse community that frequents his shop. The show touches upon various social issues and explores the generation gap and prejudice. It features a female beat cop as a regular customer and her male-female police partnership with an African-American police officer. The sitcom highlights the culture clash between the Iranian-American doughnut shop owner and the multi-ethnic neighborhood. Additionally, it showcases the friendship and camaraderie between the shop owner and a young artist. Set in Chicago, the show provides social commentary and addresses street crime in an inner-city neighborhood.

Grumpier Old Men is a hilarious romantic comedy that follows the antics of two old friends as they navigate the challenges of love, rivalry, and aging in a small Minnesota town. When a beautiful redhead moves in next door, the two men find themselves competing for her affections, leading to a series of comedic misunderstandings, pranks, and even a fishing showdown. With a delightful mix of humor and heart, Grumpier Old Men is a heartwarming tale of friendship and love in your golden years.

Grumpy Old Men tells the story of two elderly neighbors, John Gustafson and Max Goldman, who have been feuding for years. When a new woman, Ariel, moves to town, both men develop feelings for her and the rivalry intensifies. However, as they spend more time together, they realize they have more in common than they thought and form an unexpected friendship.

In The Odd Couple II, two old friends, Felix and Oscar, reunite after many years for a road trip adventure to attend their children's wedding. Along the way, they face numerous hilarious and unexpected obstacles, including lost luggage, stolen wedding gifts, and run-ins with the police. As they navigate the ups and downs of the journey, their friendship is tested and they must confront unresolved issues from their past.

In 1930s Tennessee, a hermit living in the woods decides to hold his own funeral party while he is still alive. As the legend of the hermit spreads, a funeral director and his assistant become intrigued and join the party, but they soon realize that there is more to the hermit's story than meets the eye.

Set in Russia, a former World War Two sniper takes matters into his own hands when his granddaughter is brutally raped. Seeking justice, he becomes a vigilante and seeks revenge against the perpetrators.

In *batteries not included, an elderly couple living in a rundown apartment building in New York City faces eviction due to property development. However, their lives are changed when a group of friendly aliens arrive in their spacecraft to help. Together, they must fend off an unscrupulous property developer and form an unlikely bond with their extraterrestrial friends.

In Cocoon: The Return, a group of elderly people who discovered an alien presence in the first film return to St. Petersburg, Florida, for more adventures. The aliens offer them the chance to live forever, but they must leave their loved ones behind. As they grapple with the moral dilemma, the group also deals with issues of old age, friendship, illness, and poverty. The film explores themes of suffering, pain, and the search for happiness in one's later years.

Harold Fry, an ordinary man living a mundane life, sets off on a life-changing journey when he decides to post a letter and ends up walking indefinitely. As he walks, Harold contemplates his purpose and existence, exploring the depths of his emotions and rediscovering himself along the way.

Stan Against Evil follows the story of a police sheriff named Stan as he teams up with his unlikely allies to fight against supernatural forces in a small town. Together, they face various monsters, witches, spirits, and other mystical creatures, using spells and mystical artifacts to try and bring peace to their community. The show combines elements of comedy, horror, and fantasy, with plenty of blood, gore, and dark humor.

A woman named Miss Shepherd parks her van in a London street and stays there for 15 years. A writer named Alan Bennett forms an unlikely friendship with her, leading to unexpected adventures and revelations.

After the death of her dog and the loss of her husband, a widow finds new purpose in life when she forms new friendships with a group of friends at a retirement community. She also meets a new romantic interest and discovers the joy of living in the present.