The Movies for Grownups Awards with AARP The Magazine premieres on Sunday, February 23, 2025, at 7/6c on PBS via Great Performances. This nationally broadcast event celebrates outstanding films and television that resonate with a 50-plus audience, honoring the talent and experience of older actors and filmmakers.
What are the Movies for Grownups Awards?
For more than two decades, AARP’s Movies for Grownups has championed movies made for grownups, by grownups. The annual awards ceremony recognizes standout films and TV shows that speak to the interests, values, and experiences of an older audience. This year’s ceremony promises an engaging celebration of the art of filmmaking and storytelling, with an impressive lineup of industry icons and rising stars.
The AARP brings the talent
Hosted by the incomparable Alan Cumming, the event will feature a star-studded guest list, including:
- Glenn Close (presenting the Career Achievement Award)
- Jacques Audiard
- Ian Bonhôte
- Adrien Brody
- Joan Chen
- Colman Domingo
- Harrison Ford
- Robert Ford
- Jodie Foster
- Dana Fox
- Lizzie Gillett
- Jeff Goldblum
- Fred Hechinger
- Boyd Holbrook
- Winnie Holzman
- Jason Isaacs
- Dr. Myechia Minter-Jordan
- Clarence Maclin
- James Mangold
- Demi Moore
- Sean Penn
- Lou Diamond Phillips
- Chief Royal Ramey
- Kali Reis
- Zoe Saldaña
- Hiroyuki Sanada
- Peter Sarsgaard
- Liev Schreiber
- Jane Seymour
- June Squibb
- John Stamos
- Danny Trejo
… and more.
For a complete list of winners from previous years, visit AARP’s Movies for Grownups® Awards page.
Broadcast Details
- When: Sunday, February 23, 2025 at 7/6c
- Where: Nationally on PBS via Great Performances (check local listings), pbs.org/moviesforgrownups, and the PBS app
Final Thoughts
AARP The Magazine’s Annual Movies for Grownups® Awards is a celebration of powerful storytelling that reflects the lives and experiences of people 50 and older. Don’t miss this inspiring event as it honors the groundbreaking artists and standout films and TV shows of 2024. For more information, visit AARP Movies for Grownups.
