Movies and TvShows featuring "fifty-something" theme.
A family moves to a small town into a house in which terrible atrocities have taken place, but nobody seems to notice except for Pat, who's convinced she's either depressed or possessed--turns out, the symptoms are exactly the same.
La Grande Bouffe follows four friends who, tired of their lives, decide to gather in a villa and engage in an excessive orgy of food, eventually leading to their own demise.
In Dublin, Ireland, a closeted homosexual bus driver named Alfie struggles with his feelings and societal expectations. He finds solace in his amateur theater group and develops a close friendship with a younger man. As he navigates his own sexuality, he also has to confront the bigotry and homophobia present in his community.
Gloria Bell, a middle-aged woman living in Los Angeles, enjoys her freedom and explores love and self-discovery. She navigates through a world of discotheques, dysfunctional relationships, and the challenges of being a single woman in her fifties. As she tries to find happiness, Gloria forms new connections, confronts her past, and discovers the importance of living life to the fullest.
Gloria, a recently divorced middle-aged woman, finds herself seeking excitement and passion in her life. She navigates the challenges of solitude, clubbing, and falling in love.
Absolutely Fabulous follows the hilarious misadventures of Edina Monsoon and Patsy Stone, two middle-aged women who are addicted to alcohol, drugs, and the pursuit of a good time. Living in the glamorous world of fashion, these best friends navigate their way through ridiculous situations, often fueled by their own neurotic behavior and outrageous antics. As they try to stay relevant in a youth-obsessed industry, Edina and Patsy's excessive lifestyles frequently lead them down a path of self-destruction, but they always manage to come out on top in their own zany way.
56 Up is a documentary film directed by Michael Apted that follows the lives of a group of British individuals every seven years, starting from when they were 7 years old. The film explores their personal journeys, experiences, and the changes they go through as they age.
Life in a one-parent family with a focus on the parent, Henri Neveu (Jean Gabin), is the topic of this standard drama with a dash of comedy. While Henri was a POW during the war, his wife passed away and he returned to face the challenges of bringing up three children alone. Henri may get drunk and angry at times but he also has a better side that will not stay buried. Since handling three children alone is no easy task, the single father has the choice of growing in the process or not.
Edouard gives pieces of advice on a radio station, but when he tries to use them in real life with his friends, his skills are dubious.
The Theme is a comedy-drama set in Soviet Russia, following the story of a writer who faces controversy and personal struggles. It explores themes of anti-Semitism, provincial life in Russia, and the rock music scene. The protagonist deals with a midlife crisis, marital separation, and a strained relationship with his son. Through eavesdropping and overhearing conversations, he uncovers secrets and experiences emigration. The film also delves into the relationship between friends and tackles issues of censorship and dissidence.
A young woman learns of her adoption and eventually quits her law firm job and goes on a journey to find her birth mother.
A pilot who has not flown in years due to an accident has to deal with unexpected visitors and financial woes on the day he decides to return to the sky.
The film documents the life and political career of Angela Merkel. It shows archive images and interviews with contemporaries, including Franz Müntefering, Edmund Stoiber and Norbert Blüm, as well as an exclusive interview with Angela Merkel.
Never Again is a romantic comedy set in New York City. It follows the story of two individuals, a mother and a son, as they navigate their relationships, including a new romantic connection and the challenges that come with it. With themes of love, family, and self-discovery, Never Again explores the complexities of human relationships in a humorous and heartfelt way.
In post-war Vienna, an opportunistic storekeeper takes the audience on a comedic journey through the years, reminiscing about pre and post-World War Two while addressing various societal issues. This one-man show combines satire, monologues, and a touch of absurdity to highlight the character's opportunism, aging, and obsession with cleanliness.
"Love Matters" is a movie revolving around three main protagonists - 52-year-old Tan Bo Seng, his 17-year-old teenage son Benny and 36-year-old Jeremy, Bo Seng's 'adopted' brother - and their accidental journey in seeking and keeping love and happiness. Bo Seng (Henry Thia) who leads a routine life attempts to revive the passion with his wife Jia Li (Yeo Yann Yann). Jeremy (Jack Lim) lives a colourful life; with "Never to commit" as his motto for love. Benny (Alex Leong) has just started school life and his only distraction is his crush, Jennifer (Natalli) who is his classmate's girlfriend.
FDR: A Presidency Revealed is a documentary that explores the life and political career of Franklin D. Roosevelt, the 32nd President of the United States. The film delves into his struggle with polio, his role in leading the country through the Great Depression and World War II, and his implementation of the New Deal. Through interviews, home movie footage, and archive footage, this documentary provides a retrospective look at FDR's presidency and his impact on American politics.
A gently ironic portrait of a midlife crisis. Pavlos takes over the job of building manager just as a sewage pipe bursts. Will Pavlos succeed in fixing the broken sewage pipe before he can fix his own wrecked life? Director Hoursoglou succeeds in creating a faithful, entertaining, and even touching portrait of "ordinary" interpersonal relations.
Autumn Sun is a comedy-drama that tells the story of a Jewish man who impersonates a gentile in order to pursue a romantic relationship with a woman he meets through a lonely hearts column. Their relationship becomes complicated as they navigate their religious differences and the challenges of middle-age romance. Set in both Boston, Massachusetts and Buenos Aires, Argentina, the film explores themes of love, religion, and identity.