Poms

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Poms

PG-13

2019

1h 31m

Comedy

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500+ Ratings

Martha is an introverted woman who moves to a retirement community that has shuffleboard, golf, bowling and other activities. Hoping to be left alone, she meets Sheryl, a fun-loving neighbor who insists that they become best pals. After coming out of her shell, Martha and her new friend decide to form a cheerleading squad with their fellow residents. As the two women hold auditions, they soon learn that it's never too late to follow your dreams, even when the odds are stacked against you.

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Critics Consensus

While the cast is something to cheer about, Poms squanders its talented stars on a clichéd comedy that disrespects the demographic it's trying to celebrate.

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Claudia Puig

FilmWeek (LAist)

Sep 28, 2019

These women deserve so much better... It feels forced and problematic.

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Stephen Romei

The Australian

May 24, 2019

3.5/5

I found it, in order, depressing, moving and uplifting.

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Leah Pickett

Chicago Reader

May 14, 2019

Director Zara Hayes, to her credit, mixes some dark humor and blistering social commentary into this otherwise frothy cocktail of pratfalls and platitudes.

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Hosea Rupprecht

Pauline Media Studies

Aug 13, 2021

Making a movie about seniors who are self-confident and connected with each other and the younger generation in a meaningful way is a noble goal. Unfortunately, Poms doesn't make the cut.

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Emma Simmonds

Radio Times

Mar 5, 2021

3/5

Keaton and Weaver bring plenty of personality to their characters, and while the narrative is rattled through rather hastily, Poms just about transcends the cheesiness of its premise.

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Richard Propes

TheIndependentCritic.com

Sep 20, 2020

2.5/4.0

A decent film that should have been a much better film.

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Myra Jan G

Apr 7, 2025

Fantastic! Every family needs to see this movie!

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D P

@PaigeNYC Aug 24, 2026

A fantastic movie for women of a certain age and Diane Keaton fans. It is funny and interesting as it addresses older age situations and dealing with death and illness. The cast is fantastic!

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Stephen C

@bob25009 Dec 6, 2025

Funny in 01 hour and 31 minutes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Rated PG-13 for Some Language and Sexual References!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! The worldwide gross is $16,418,218.00!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Bahad j

@RT27093708 Jul 16, 2024

In my opinion, the movie uses very good camera and audio visual equipment and the crew members and the filmmakers have played their roles very well. I really liked it.

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Dinos K

@RT17774489 Mar 23, 2024

What's better than watching a bunch of old ladies pretend to be teenage cheerleaders? Everything else, even self-flagellation

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Devin B

@RT12476033 Dec 8, 2023

A great funny and feel good comedy that will keep you cheering!

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Synopsis

Martha is an introverted woman who moves to a retirement community that has shuffleboard, golf, bowling and other activities. Hoping to be left alone, she meets Sheryl, a fun-loving neighbor who insists that they become best pals. After coming out of her shell, Martha and her new friend decide to form a cheerleading squad with their fellow residents. As the two women hold auditions, they soon learn that it's never too late to follow your dreams, even when the odds are stacked against you.

Director: Zara Hayes
Producer: Kelly McCormick, Alex Saks, Rose Ganguzza, Andy Evans, Ade Shannon, Celyn Jones, Sean Marley
Screenwriter: Shane Atkinson
Distributor: STX Films
Production Co: Entertainment One, Rose Pictures, Sierra Pictures
Rating: PG-13 (Some Language|Sexual References)
Genre: Comedy
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): May 10, 2019, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Jul 23, 2019
Box Office (Gross USA): $13.6M
Runtime: 1h 31m

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