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Understanding the Tropes: What are the stereotypes of old people in movies?

According to a 2016 USC Annenberg study, older adults are significantly underrepresented in film, with only 11% of characters evaluated being 60 or older, despite making up a larger portion of the U.S. population. This underrepresentation often allows filmmakers to lean on tired and ageist clichés, raising the important question: **What are the stereotypes of old people in movies?**