What Film Will Win Best Picture at the AARP Movies for Grownups Awards 2025?

Since 2002, the American Association of Retired People’s (AARP) Movies for Grownup Awards have been held annually to celebrate the best movies for audiences aged 50 and over.

The respected event aims to “champion films made by and for grownups” to encourage the industry to make more films by and for people over 50 years old.

The upcoming ceremony will be hosted by actor Alan Cumming on January 11, 2025, and the Best Picture category will serve as the main award of the night.

Keep reading to learn what film is most likely to win Best Picture at the AARP Movies for Grownups Awards 2025.

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Who are the Best Picture Nominees?

Many fantastic films have picked up the Best Picture/Best Movie award at the AARP Movies for Grownup Awards throughout the years, including Mystic River (2003), The King’s Speech (2010), and Spotlight (2015).

The following five films have earned a nomination for Best Picture/Movie:

• A Complete Unknown
• Gladiator II
• Emilia Perez
• September 5
• Conclave

What Film is Most Likely to Win?

Emilia Perez is tipped by many bookmakers to receive Best Picture/Movie at the upcoming AARP Movies for Grownups Awards.

While Anora is a strong contender for the Academy Awards 2025, it doesn’t appear as popular with people over the age of 50 as Emilia Perez has received three nominations at the 2025 AARP Movies for Grownup Awards.

The film, directed by 72-year-old filmmaker Jacques Audiard, is seemingly a hit with older generations and is the likeliest flick to take home the accolade.

Also, it stars the phenomenal 52-year-old actress Karla Sofia Gascon in the leading role, who provides an unforgettable performance alongside Zoe Saldana, Selena Gomez, and Adriana Paz.

However, A Complete Unknown is a close contender for the award. Naturally, older music fans might be interested in watching a biopic about Bob Dylan and his rise to fame during the 1960s.

The drama, directed by 60-year-old filmmaker James Mangold, even features some of Dylan’s biggest songs and has received multiple nominations at various upcoming award ceremonies.

However, Conclave could be the biggest winner of the night, as it has received the most nominations at the 2025 AARP Movies for Grownups Awards with six.

It is unsurprising the flick has proven a hit with those over 50, as it features seasoned actors Ralph Fiennes, Stanley Tucci, Isabella Rossellini, and John Lithgow, who will help attract older audiences to movie theaters.

It might not be the favorite to win at the 2025 Oscars, but it has a good chance of taking home at least one award at the AARP ceremony, and it’s possible it could be Best Picture/Movie.

However, Gladiator II’s premise, performances, and direction could stand the film in good stead for the accolade.

The film, which is a sequel to Gladiator (2000), might feature a relatively young cast, but its story might be enough to impress older voters, and the award will prove that 87-year-old Ridley Scott is still one of the finest filmmakers in the movie industry.

As many people aged 50 and over will remember the 1972 Olympics, it makes sense that September 5 has received a nod for Best Picture/Movie.

The critically acclaimed film might not be the favorite to win, but the historical story and powerful performances could help the flick beat the competition in the category.

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