Movie: Pretty Old

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    When 30 women aged 67 - 84 from across America and around the world descend on Fall River, Massachusetts to compete in the 30th anniversary Ms. Senior Sweetheart Pageant, hilarity and heartbreak ensue.

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    2012-01-28

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    7

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    3.5 starts
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    English
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