Golden Years main backdrop
Golden Years main poster

Golden Years

Visit website

5.7/10 • 10

2022-11-171h 31m

ComedyDramaRomanceMystery

A newly retired couple embarks on a cruise, but they find themselves drifting further apart. When things don’t go as planned, they learn to evolve their relationship in this affectionate comedy about self-discovery and developing new ways to spend one’s golden years.

Directors
Barbara Kulcsar
Writters
Petra Biondina Volpe
Editors
Wolfgang Weigl

Top Billed Cast

View Credits
  1. Esther Gemsch

    Esther Gemsch

    Alice Waldvogel

  2. Stefan Kurt

    Stefan Kurt

    Peter Waldvogel

  3. Gundi Ellert

    Gundi Ellert

    Michi

  4. Ueli Jäggi

    Ueli Jäggi

    Heinz

  5. Isabelle Barth

    Isabelle Barth

    Susanne

  6. Martin Vischer

    Martin Vischer

    Julian

  7. André Jung

    André Jung

    Josef

  8. Monica Budde

    Monica Budde

    Claude

  9. Teresa Harder

    Teresa Harder

    Ingrid

Reviews1

View Reviews
Brent Marchant Avatar

Brent Marchant

Jul 3, 2024

7/10

Retirement is supposed to be one of those times of life that we eagerly look forward to. Having the free time to do what we want, when we want, is thought to be liberating and thoroughly enjoyable. But, for some, the transition from full-time working life to full-time leisurely living can be challenging, especially in the relationships of long-partnered couples, as seen in this latest feature outing from director Barbara Kulcsar. When Peter Waldvogel (Stefan Kurt) retires from his job of 37 years, his wife, Alice (Esther Gemsch), looks forward to spending more time with him, growing closer and falling in love all over again, a process she hopes will begin with a Mediterranean cruise. But Peter is unsettled and restless, not sure what to do with himself. And, when a family friend suddenly dies, he becomes obsessed with his own mortality and well-being, so much so that it becomes irritating to Alice. She wants to enjoy life with her husband traveling, meeting new people and having new experiences. Those plans get thwarted at seemingly every turn, however, even when it comes to embarking on the cruise, developments that drive a widening wedge between Peter and Alice and threaten the very foundation of their marriage. Is this what retirement is supposed to be about? Alice doesn’t think so, and these ever-intensifying circumstances push the couple to take a hard look at what their future will hold. In addressing this issue, the film presents a refreshingly honest take on what can emerge in the golden years of life, a time of transformation but not necessarily one that emerges in the form that we might have envisioned. Admittedly, some elements of the picture are rather predictable, but then there are also numerous twists and turns that take the story in unexpected directions. The film also would have benefitted from better audio quality (a growing problem with many releases these days) and a score that doesn’t sound like it was plucked from a 1980s Neil Simon movie. However, the performances of this offering’s fine ensemble cast, its beautiful cinematography of European locales, and its delightful and sometimes edgy humor make this romantic comedy-drama an enjoyable watch, now available online and in limited theatrical release. Undoubtedly, we’d all like for our golden years to live up to their hoped-for luster, and, if we approach them realistically, they truly can, as long as we provide the necessary spit and polish to make that happen.

Media

  • Golden Years poster
  • Golden Years poster
  • Golden Years poster

Recommendations

  • Bullitt main backdrop

    Bullitt

    7.1

  • Late Bloomers main backdrop

    Late Bloomers

    6.3

  • No Backdrop

    Silver Fang -The Shooting Star Gin part 2 - The Battle of the Stronghold

    6.0

  • Darkland: The Return main backdrop

    Darkland: The Return

    6.4

  • Daaaaaalí! main backdrop

    Daaaaaalí!

    6.2

  • Kingdom III: The Flame of Destiny main backdrop

    Kingdom III: The Flame of Destiny

    7.5

  • Another 48 Hrs. main backdrop

    Another 48 Hrs.

    6.0

  • Frankenhooker main backdrop

    Frankenhooker

    6.2

  • Role Play main backdrop

    Role Play

    6.0

  • Arcadian main backdrop

    Arcadian

    6.1

  • Killing Blues main backdrop

    Killing Blues

    5.6

  • Children of the Corn II: The Final Sacrifice main backdrop

    Children of the Corn II: The Final Sacrifice

    4.7

  • Zamora main backdrop

    Zamora

    7.1

  • Dune main backdrop

    Dune

    7.8

  • Fantozzi in Heaven main backdrop

    Fantozzi in Heaven

    5.8

  • Finnick main backdrop

    Finnick

    7.4

  • Pirates Down the Street II: The Ninjas from Across main backdrop

    Pirates Down the Street II: The Ninjas from Across

    6.5

  • The President's Wife main backdrop

    The President's Wife

    6.3

  • Breaking Point main backdrop

    Breaking Point

    5.8

  • Apartment 7A main backdrop

    Apartment 7A

    6.1

Status
Released
Original Language
German
Budget
--
Revenue
--
Keywords
young actress