: Female characters 50+ are frequently depicted as "senile, feeble, or homebound". According to Geena Davis Institute research , older women are four times more likely to be shown as senile than older men.
Recent reports highlight a persistent gender-age gap where female characters are significantly younger than their male counterparts. : Female characters 50+ are frequently depicted as
The representation of mature women is closely tied to who holds power behind the scenes. down from 42% the previous year.
: In 2025, the percentage of films with female protagonists plummeted to 29%, down from 42% the previous year. : Female characters 50+ are frequently depicted as
