About Old Dads

"Old Dads" is a heartwarming comedy-drama that tears open the veneer of one's twilight years and delivers a poignant yet hilarious tale. The story revolves around a group of ageing dads who, in an attempt to reconnect with their estranged children, decide to move into the same retirement community. Riddled with incidences of generational gap mishaps, subtle complexities of family bonds, life's little joys and regrets, the movie expertly balances humor and sentiment whilst offering a unique exploration of fatherhood and ageing.

Making / Production

Produced by Steven Spielberg's Amblin Entertainment and directed by Oscar-winner Ron Howard, "Old Dads" was shot predominantly in the picturesque town of Norwalk, Connecticut. The movie took about six months for principal photography and an additional six months for post-production.

Actors

• Morgan Freeman as George: Freeman delivers a heart-touching performance as George, an introverted retiree grappling with his detached relationship with his son.
• Robert De Niro as Charlie: De Niro shines as the charismatic Charlie, who yearns to mend his broken relationship with his daughter.
• Meryl Streep as Linda: Streep expertly portrays Linda, a cheerful widow and the glue that holds the community together.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• This is the first time that Freeman, De Niro, and Streep have starred together in a movie.
• The movie was initially slated for a 2022 release but was pushed back due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Awards

"Old Dads" has been nominated for 'Best Picture' and 'Best Original Screenplay' at the Academy Awards. Morgan Freeman and Meryl Streep have also received acting nominations for their stellar performances.

Quotes

• "Age is just a number. It's totally irrelevant unless, you happen to be a bottle of wine." - Linda (Meryl Streep).
• "You don't stop laughing when you grow old, you grow old when you stop laughing." - Charlie (Robert De Niro).

Music, Soundtrack

• "Golden Years" by David Bowie.
• "Old Man" by Neil Young.
• "Forever Young" by Bob Dylan.