geriaction

Noun

geriaction (uncountable)

1. A genre of action films starring aging actors and actresses, especially ones who were action stars earlier in their careers.
   • Whatever it was, the geriaction flick looks like it might become a permanent fixture as our favourite actors grow old alongside us and compete with the younger heroes for celluloid space.2010 November 3, Karen Brooks, “New age laughter lines not very hip”, in The Courier-Mail
   • Ever since The Expendables grossed $274m worldwide - a figure almost as high as its cast's combined ages - the geriaction subgenre has exploded, making born-again stars out of 1980s icons such as Sylvester Stallone and Mickey Rourke, long thought to have hung up their assault rifles.2013 March 30, Charlie Lyne, “Geriaction heroes and the age of aged movie stars”, in The Guardian