Entertainment

Pennsylvania Man Breaks Guinness Record by Watching 1,207 Movies in One Year

By TOI Lifestyle Desk

Glenwood Hoskin Jr., a 60‑year‑old from Pennsylvania, set a new Guinness World Record by watching 1,207 films at the Regal Cinema in York Haven over a 12‑month period from April 2024 to April 2025, averaging 3.3 movies per day. The record surpasses the previous 777‑film record held by Zachariah Swope, who set it in 2023. Hoskin planned his days around cinema schedules, often arriving early and staying until midnight to fit in as many screenings as possible. He said the challenge was enjoyable and that his organization helped make the effort fun. Hoskin discovered the record category while browsing the Guinness World Records website and chose the annual cinema‑viewing record after finding the other category difficult to pursue. He used a Regal Unlimited membership, costing about $28 a month, and brought homemade food to keep costs down. Animated films and comedies were among his favorites, and he noted that watching comedies in a theater with an audience was particularly enjoyable. The record was officially recognized by Guinness World Records for the most films seen in a cinema in one year.}