Things Aren't What They Used to Be
Things Aren't What They Used to Be
1980, English. Directed by David Parker.
"Things Aren't What they Used to Be — Senior Pedestrian Problems" is a 1980s film about senior citizens as pedestrians. It is a nostalgic yet practical guide aimed at older pedestrians, comparing the simpler, slower-paced traffic of the 1930s with the fast-moving, complex traffic conditions of the present day. It emphasizes how aging affects mobility, vision, and hearing. It provides important safety tips, such as avoiding jaywalking, using marked crosswalks carefully, staying alert, facing traffic on roads without sidewalks, and wearing light-colored clothing at night for visibility. Ultimately, it delivers a hopeful message that with awareness and adaptation, aging individuals can continue to enjoy life safely despite the modern world’s faster pace.
- Runtime
- 0h 14m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
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- Released
- 1 January 1980
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Gordon F Waldear
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Things Aren't What They Used to Be runs 14 minutes (0h 14m).
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Things Aren't What They Used to Be isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 1 January 1980. (Checked 14 November 2026.)
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Who directed Things Aren't What They Used to Be?
Things Aren't What They Used to Be (1980) was directed by David Parker.