For most people, watching a movie at a cinema is a fun way to spend a few hours. But for 60-year-old Glenwood Hoskin Jr. from the United States, it became a challenge that helped him set a world record. The retired tax officer watched an incredible 1,207 movies in cinemas over 12 months, beating the previous record of 777 films, according to Guinness World Records.
He tried to watch as many films as possible, starting early in the morning and sometimes continuing until midnight. He also explained that being organised and planning his movie schedule made the experience even more enjoyable. Some films surprised him with how much he enjoyed them.
Glenwood particularly liked The Wild Robot (2024), which he said was much better than he had expected. He also enjoyed Deadpool & Wolverine (2024).
Glenwood planned his cinema visits by checking movie schedules each day, according to Guinness World Records (GWR) . Glenwood said he enjoyed spending time outside his home and liked having a challenge to work towards.
