UPSTAGEING Canberra

Older residents discover a swimming pool in a disused holiday home and have their lives transformed by a mysterious extraterrestrial presence. As the physical vitality of the residents return, questions about ageing, mortality and the cost of second chances emerge. Blending science-fiction with heartfelt comedy drama, Ron Howard’s supernatural tale of eternal youth treats later life with warmth and seriousness.

The film challenges cultural assumptions about ageing while delivering an intimate, emotional and gently cosmic story. It won Oscars for Best Supporting Actor (Don Ameche) and Best Visual Effects.

‘A science-fiction fantasy that takes old age seriously, without condescension or sentimentality.’ – Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times