A documentary on a chorus of senior citizens from Massachusetts who cover songs by Jimi Hendrix, Coldplay, Sonic Youth, and other unexpected musicians.A documentary on a chorus of senior citizens from Massachusetts who cover songs by Jimi Hendrix, Coldplay, Sonic Youth, and other unexpected musicians.A documentary on a chorus of senior citizens from Massachusetts who cover songs by Jimi Hendrix, Coldplay, Sonic Youth, and other unexpected musicians.
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- Directors
- Stephen Walker
- Sally George(music videos)
- Stars
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- Directors
- Stephen Walker
- Sally George(music videos)
- Stars
- Awards
- 10 wins & 9 nominations
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- Stephen Walker
- Sally George(music videos)
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Documents the true story of the final weeks of rehearsal for the Young at Heart Chorus in Northampton, MA, whose average age is 81, and many of whom must overcome health adversities to participate. Their music is unexpected, going against the stereotype of their age group, performing songs, for example, by James Brown, and Sonic Youth. Although they have toured Europe and sang for royalty, this account focuses on preparing new songs, not an easy endeavor, for a concert in their home town, which succeeds in spite of several real heart breaking events. —Fox Searchlight
- Taglines
- Rock 'n Roll Will Never Die
- Genres
- Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
- Rated PG for some mild language and thematic elements
- Parents guide
Did you know
- TriviaScenes in the "Golden Years" music video were filmed at two Massachusetts landmarks: the Holyoke Merry-Go-Round and Six Flags New England.
- Quotes
Fred Knittle: Our marriage was built on faith and trust. She had no faith in me, and I didn't trust her.
- Crazy creditsThe end of the credits in the original European version of the movie featured a brief clip of Eileen Hall chatting with the production crew: "I feel sorry for you two - you with that camera and you with that thing, always bobbing up and down. Don't you get tired? Yeah, I bet you do." That clip was cut from the U.S. release and re-appeared as bonus material on the U.S. DVD release.
- SoundtracksShould I Stay Or Should I Go
Written by Joe Strummer (as Strummer), Mick Jones (as Jones), Topper Headon (uncredited) and Paul Simonon (uncredited)
Published by Universal Music Publishing Ltd.
Performed by Eileen Hall and The Young@Heart Chorus
Top review
A unique look at the golden years
This is a movie for people who want to see something real, sometimes uncomfortably so. The senior citizens in this documentary bare their souls to us in ways that make us laugh at some times, and fear for them at others.
Many people, aged or not, cling to their familiar values and preferences. The members of the Young at Heart chorus, with a little prodding, are willing to move out of their comfort zone to tackle unfamiliar musical territory in order to reach out to all generations.
This is a film about about perseverance, humbleness, teamwork, and aging. This documentary grabbed me right out of my seat and pulled me on to the screen. At any given time I was either smiling, laughing, or fighting back tears. Several times I started to stand and applaud, only to realize that I was looking at a movie screen and wasn't actually a member of the concert audience.
I found Young at Heart to be an inspiring film for the young, old, and in between.
Many people, aged or not, cling to their familiar values and preferences. The members of the Young at Heart chorus, with a little prodding, are willing to move out of their comfort zone to tackle unfamiliar musical territory in order to reach out to all generations.
This is a film about about perseverance, humbleness, teamwork, and aging. This documentary grabbed me right out of my seat and pulled me on to the screen. At any given time I was either smiling, laughing, or fighting back tears. Several times I started to stand and applaud, only to realize that I was looking at a movie screen and wasn't actually a member of the concert audience.
I found Young at Heart to be an inspiring film for the young, old, and in between.
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- jeffreylincoln
- Apr 28, 2008
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- Also known as
- Young at Heart
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Box office
- Gross US & Canada
- $3,992,189
- Opening weekend US & Canada
- $50,937
- Apr 13, 2008
- Gross worldwide
- $7,097,002
- Runtime1 hour 47 minutes
- Color
- Sound mix
- Aspect ratio
- 1.85 : 1
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