So a woman over 60 is more likely to star than a Chris? Or a talking animal?
No. Though the wording is mildly ambiguous, of the top 100 grossing films in the UK in 2023-2025:
five starred a woman over 60
six starred a Chris
twenty featured a talking animal
And like all concerns: think globally, act locally. Explore your inner biases. Consider whether there are movies with older women that you can support with your time, attention, and money. You aren’t responsible for changing the entire industry, but individual actions can easily have impact beyond their effort.
Or do make it something you want to actively fight for. Spread the word about the issue. Make calls; write letters. Encourage others to take action.
No. Though the wording is mildly ambiguous, of the top 100 grossing films in the UK in 2023-2025:
And like all concerns: think globally, act locally. Explore your inner biases. Consider whether there are movies with older women that you can support with your time, attention, and money. You aren’t responsible for changing the entire industry, but individual actions can easily have impact beyond their effort.
Or do make it something you want to actively fight for. Spread the word about the issue. Make calls; write letters. Encourage others to take action.