While a good sci-fi thriller or comedy will supply you with plenty of laughs, every once in awhile you need to see something that pulls on the heartstrings a little. While you don't want to wallow in self-misery when putting on a movie, there is something about certain movies that make you cry that can really let you get lost in the story and even put things into perspective. The following movies are sure to bring on the tears, so grab a box of tissues when watching.
Old Yeller
A dog is man's best friend and this movie shows just how loving they can be. When their family dog protecting the family is bitten by a wolf, there is only one way this movie will end. If you're an animal lover, then you'll need the tissue for the ending.
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Ordinary People
Being a parent is hard; having to deal with the death of one of your children is something no parent should ever have to deal with. This movie focuses on that and how the mother and father need to cope with their emotions and the hard decision they make.
Beaches
This classic film follows the friendship of two girls who come from different backgrounds. Their friendship
Steel Magnolias
This heartfelt story focuses on the up and downs of the lives of a group of Southern women. While it begins by celebrating the marriage of one woman, who later faces many complications with diabetes, it ends in a tragic way. The women all do their best to support one another through the complications life throws at them.
Dead Poets Society
When you think of movies that make you cry, you won't often think of Robin Williams being the star, but this one is unlike his other movies. Robin Williams plays the role of an English teacher trying to reach and inspire his students in some unconventional ways.
My Girl
A young girl, who recently lost her mother, tries to cope with her feelings and end up befriending with a
The Bridges of Madison County
It is not often you will watch a movie about a love affair that will have you in tears but this one is sure to pull at your heartstrings. When a married woman ends up having a romantic encounter with a traveling photographer, she must ultimately make the decision to stay with her husband or leave with her new lover.
Life Is Beautiful
This film is sure to give you chills. It begins by following the courtship of a Jewish man pursuing the women of his affection in a comedic manner. Based around the time of the Holocaust, the man and his son are taken away to a concentration camp which the wife insists on going as well. While the father does his best to make the experience seem like a game for his son, the ending will surely leave you an emotional wreck.
Stepmom
It is hard for a woman to see another woman raising her children. In this
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The Notebook
The Notebook is simply one of the most romantic love stories you will come across. This is one of the movies that make you cry over and over again. It follows the love story of two teenagers and how they grow,
Brokeback Mountain
Forbidden love always makes a good storyline and this one about two men falling in love hits all the tragic, forbidden love key points. How does their love story end? You'll want to watch to find out.
P.S. I Love You
This movie is sweet and reminds us all the true love never dies. When widow Holly Kennedy begins to receive messages from her late husband on her 30th birthday, she embarks on a journey that will give her closure and the courage to move on from her husband's death.
Marley & Me
When there is a dog in a movie, it is hard not to love it. This one shows just how a family grows together and with the help of their slightly difficult dog, how this family can get through even the most difficult times together.
The Green Mile
This may not seem like a tear jerker, but it certainly is. A wrongfully accused man is sent to prison for murder, while he knows his innocence, he wants nothing more than to be free from the pains of the world.
E.T the Extra Terrestrial
While there are some comedic moments in this movie, you'll need the tissue as well. When a little boy tries to help a stranded alien return to his home planet, they form a bond that will pull at the heart strings. You won't be able to hold back the tears when E.T finally departs for his home planet.
Project Nim
If you are into documentaries, this is one of the movies that make you cry for a number of reasons. It follows the life of a chimpanzee that is first raised by a human family but later is given over for research. In the end, you will realize just how everyone in this animal's life let him down.
The Pursuit of Happyness
Based on a true story, The Pursuit of
Still Alice
Alzheimer's can be a devastating disease for both the person diagnosed with it and the ones around them. This is a heartbreaking story full of emotion that many people will be able to relate to and shed a lot of tears over.
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