
Gerontophilia
Gerontophilia [jə-ˌrän-tō-ˈfil-ē-ə] noun - the love or sexual preference for the elderly.
Directed by Bruce LaBruce
Produced by 1976 Productions, New Real Films
A provocative romantic comedy that explores unconventional desire and self-discovery through an age-gap relationship, balancing irreverent humor with genuine emotional connection.
Lake is in a straight relationship with Desiree but finds himself becoming attracted to men at the pool. When he cannot control his desires any longer, he starts working at an adult home and begins a relationship with a much, much older man.
Clusters
Questions people ask
Is Gerontophilia violent? No. Less violent than 92% of films.
Is Gerontophilia scary? Barely. Less frightening than 76% of films.
Is Gerontophilia easy watching? Somewhat. More comforting than 62% of films.
Does Gerontophilia end with hope? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
Is Gerontophilia sad? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
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Cinnamon Score
How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.
Familiar shape, done well.
How unlike any other film this one feels
How much more it delivers than it promises
How much audiences actually like it
Ensemble
Like Gerontophilia
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as Gerontophilia
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like Gerontophilia, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like Gerontophilia, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like Gerontophilia, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.



























































