AARP The Magazine has proudly announced the winners of its esteemed Movies for Grownups® (MFG) Awards, with “Killers of the Flower Moon” clinching the top honor as Best Picture/Best Movie for Grownups. These awards spotlight films and TV content that resonate with the influential 50-plus audience, showcasing crucial issues, thoughtful storylines, and the exceptional talent of grownup filmmakers and performers.
AARP TV and Film Critic Tim Appelo notes, “It’s been a good year for shows and movies by and for people over 50. Grownup talent and stories are being recognized more widely, and we’re seeing a gradual erosion of ageism in Hollywood, partially thanks to AARP’s efforts. In 2000, just before the Movies for Grownups Awards were established, only one of the top ten box office stars was over 50; now, half of them are.”
For over twenty years, AARP The Magazine’s Movies for Grownups has been at the forefront of recognizing the talents and contributions of older actors and filmmakers. AARP continues to advocate for the 50-plus audience, encouraging films and TV shows that truly speak to older viewers.
Discover more about AARP The Magazine’s Movies for Grownups at aarp.org/moviesforgrownups.
2023 Movies for Grownups Awards Highlights:
- Best Picture/Best Movie for Grownups: “Killers of the Flower Moon” wins among nominees including “Barbie,” “The Color Purple,” and “Oppenheimer.”
- Best Actress: Annette Bening for “Nyad,” selected over strong contenders like Helen Mirren and Julia Roberts.
- Best Actor: Colman Domingo for “Rustin,” edging out Nicolas Cage and Anthony Hopkins.
- Best Supporting Actress: Jodie Foster in “Nyad,” surpassing performances from Viola Davis and Julianne Moore.
- Best Supporting Actor: Robert De Niro in “Killers of the Flower Moon,” against Willem Dafoe and Robert Downey Jr.
- Best Director: Christopher Nolan for “Oppenheimer,” triumphing over Michael Mann and Martin Scorsese.
- Best Screenwriter: Noah Baumbach and Greta Gerwig for “Barbie.”
- Best Ensemble: “The Color Purple,” competing with “Killers of the Flower Moon” and “Oppenheimer.”
- Best Actress (TV): Jennifer Coolidge in “The White Lotus,” against Jennifer Aniston and Meryl Streep.
- Best Actor (TV): Bryan Cranston in “Your Honor,” surpassing Brian Cox and Henry Winkler.
- Best TV Movie/Series or Limited Series: “Succession,” selected over “The Bear” and “Only Murders in the Building.”
- Best Reality TV Series: “The Golden Bachelor,” winning over “The Amazing Race” and “The Voice.”
- Best Intergenerational Film: “The Holdovers,” chosen over “Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny” and “Leave the World Behind.”
- Best Time Capsule: “Maestro,” selected over “Ferrari” and “Oppenheimer.”
- Best Documentary: “Still: A Michael J. Fox Movie,” triumphing over “Judy Blume Forever” and “The Pigeon Tunnel.”
- Best Foreign Film: “The Zone of Interest” (United Kingdom), winning over films from Japan and France.
Included in the release are video assets featuring acceptance speeches from winners like Robert De Niro for “Killers of The Flower Moon” and Annette Bening for “Nyad.”
This year’s winners reflect AARP’s commitment to showcasing diverse and meaningful stories for the 50-plus demographic, highlighting the evolving landscape of cinema that embraces the depth and diversity of mature talent and storytelling.
