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- The Leisure Seeker (2017) Film legends Donald Sutherland and Helen Mirren, playing the roles of John and Ella Spencer, are off on a road trip from Massachusetts to Florida in their RV.
- The Father (2020) Octogenarian actor Anthony Hopkins plays the role of Anthony, a man increasingly frustrated by his dementia as he seeks to maintain an independent life in the 2020 film "The Father," directed by Florian Zeller.
- What They Had (2018) Actor Blythe Danner, playing the role of Ruth, first wanders off into the snow in the 2018 film "What They Had." It's what leads her daughter Bridget, played by Hilary Swank, to return home to Chicago to help care for Ruth as Alzheimer's disease claims her memory and independence.
- Remember (2015) The late Christopher Plummer starred in "Remember" as a man who survived the Holocaust at Auschwitz. But, in his twilight years in New York City, he realizes that dementia will prevent him from finishing a mission to avenge the World War II deaths of his family.
- Still Alice
- Away from Her
- The Savages
- The Notebook
- Aurora Borealis
- A Song For Martin
- IRIS: A Memoir of Iris Murdoch
- Firefly Dreams
- Age Old Friends
- Lovely, Still
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Still Aliceis a 2014 drama film based on the novel of the same name by Lisa Genova. The movie follows Alice Howland, a renowned linguistics professor, as she begins to experience memory loss and is eventually diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer’s disease. The film explores the impact of Alzheimer’s on Alice’s personal and professional life, as wel...
Away from Heris a 2006 drama film that follows a retired couple, Fiona and Grant, as they navigate Fiona’s diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease and her admission to a care facility. As Fiona’s memory deteriorates, she begins to forget her husband and develops a close bond with another resident at the facility. Grant must come to terms with the loss of ...
The Savagesis a 2007 drama film that follows two adult siblings, Wendy and Jon, as they take on the responsibility of caring for their elderly father who has dementia. The movie examines the challenges of caring for an elderly parent with Alzheimer’s, from providing physical care to navigating difficult conversationsabout end-of life decisions. The...
The Notebookis a romantic drama film based on the novel by Nicholas Sparks. The story follows the journey of a young couple, Allie and Noah, who fall in love in the 1940s. Years later, Allie is diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease and forgets her past with Noah. Noah recounts the tale of their love story to his wife, as she listens with fresh ears ea...
Aurora Borealisis a drama piece focused around a man named Duncan (played by Joshua Jackson) who reconnects with his grandfather, Ronald (played by Donald Sutherland), after his grandmother is diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease. Through their relationship, Duncan learns about his family’s past and gains a new perspective on life due to the challeng...
This Swedish drama film features a couple, Martin (played by Sven Wollter) and Barbara (played by Viveka Seldahl), who are both classical music composers. Martin is diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease, and the movie follows their journey as they navigate the changes in their relationship and Martin’s decline. The film explores themes of love, loss, ...
Iris: A Memoir of Iris Murdochis a biographical drama that’s based on the book by John Bayley. The movie depicts the life of author Iris Murdoch (played by Judi Dench) and her battle with Alzheimer’s disease. The film portrays her relationship with her husband, John Bayley (played by Jim Broadbent), and the challenges they faced as her illness prog...
Firefly Dreams is a Japanese film following a young girl named Naomi who befriends an elderly woman named Mrs. Koide. Mrs. Koide is living with dementia, and as Naomi spends more time with her, she begins to understand the difficulties of living with the illness. Through its portrayal of Mrs. Koide’s struggles and Naomi’s compassion, it brings awar...
Age Old Friendsis a film about two elderly friends, Joe and Gus, who are both living in a retirement community. When Joe is diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease, Gus must navigate the challenges of caring for his friend while also dealing with his own health issues. The movie addresses themes of aging friendship as well as dealing with the emotional ...
In Lovely, Still an elderly man named Robert falls in love with his new neighbor Mary. As their relationship blossoms, Robert begins to experience memory loss, and the movie explores the impact of Alzheimer’s disease on their blossoming love story. It is a heartfelt film that demonstrates the positive effects of companionship in the face of dementi...
A list of movies that explore the human experience of living with dementia and Alzheimer's disease, from dramas to documentaries. Each movie is briefly described and its themes are highlighted, such as memory loss, family dynamics, and love.
- Vortex (2022, France) Gaspar Noé dedicates his film, with a brutal honesty that foreshadows what is to come, “To all those whose brains will decompose before their hearts.”
- Amour (2012, France) Georges (Jean-Louis Trintignant, who recently died) and Anne (Emmanuelle Riva) are an elderly couple enjoying an active retirement.
- Dick Johnson is Dead (2021, USA) Death has rarely been funnier or more poignant than in this documentary about filmmaker Kirsten Johnson trying to cope with her father’s dementia and eventual demise.
- Away From Her (2006, Canada) Actress-turned-director Sarah Polley looks to a couple whose marriage is tested when the wife develops Alzheimer’s. Grant (Gordon Pinsent) and Fiona (Julie Christie) have been married for more than four decades and they still seem sweetly in love.
Seeking healing and comfort in community, a dementia family caregiver road trips the U.S. to swap stories of love, humor, devotion, and death with other dementia caregivers who share this hilariously heartbreaking end-of-life journey.
Jan 5, 2024 · The actors talk about their new film, which follows the relationship between a man with early-onset dementia and a woman with trauma. They share how they avoided a Hollywood cupcake movie and drew inspiration from their personal experiences.
May 31, 2024 · These movies about Alzheimer's have meticulously crafted narratives, characters, and themes. By portraying characters grappling with the harsh realities of this disease, these movies demonstrate the resilience and strength required from all parties involved.
Dec 17, 2015 · An elderly man with dementia seeks revenge for his family's death in Auschwitz. Watch the trailer, see the cast and crew, read user and critic reviews, and find out more about this 2015 drama mystery film.
