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37 Heavy-Hitting Movies That May Have Even The Strongest Of You In Tears

37 Heavy-Hitting Movies That May Have Even The Strongest Of You In Tears

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There’s nothing like having a good old cry to clear your head and soothe your nerves. It’s good to know, then, that society is getting over the stigma that crying is a sign of weakness and relabeling it as a display of empathy and strength.
The cinema has long been one of the safest places to sob. You’re in the dark, nobody is watching you, and you’re probably not the only one spilling some tears. Someone asked netizens what someone should watch when they need a really good cry, and here’s a list of our favorite answers.
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#21

"Ghost" movie poster featuring a couple embracing, highlighting tear-jerking film themes.
Ghost...gets me everytime or
A walk to remember.
14points

#22

Brokeback Mountain poster featuring two cowboys, highlighting a tear-jerking movie experience.
Broke back Mountain.
13points

#23

"I Am Sam movie poster featuring a joyful father and daughter on a swing."
I am Sam.
13points

#25

Puppy in a backpack from the tear-jerking movie Hachiko, coming soon poster.
Hachiko.
11points

#26

A joyful family of animated dogs from the show Bluey stands together outside their colorful house.
11points

#27

Man and girl walking through a forest, discussing tear-jerking movies, backpacks on their shoulders.
The Last of Us, S01 E03 (“Long Long Time”).
11points

#28

"It's a Wonderful Life" movie poster featuring a couple embracing, a classic tear-jerking film.
It’s A Wonderful Life never fails me. The first time I watched it I was hyperventilating-crying. Moral of the story: the interconnectedness of all lives and meaningful relationships.

“No man is a failure who has friends.”.
11points

#29

The wild robot.
11points

#30

"P.S. I Love You movie poster featuring a couple embracing, highlighting tear-jerking films."
PS - I Love You (goofy romance but my god it’ll get ya).
10points

#31

Unpopular opinion “Click”, weirdly sad a*s movie.
10points

#32

"Dear Zachary" movie poster featuring a baby crawling on a chalk outline, described as heart-wrenching and thought-provoking.
Dear Zachary.
9points

#33

"Manchester by the Sea" movie poster with actors by the shoreline, capturing an emotional and tear-jerking scene.
Manchester by the sea.
8points

#34

Poster of "My Dog Skip" featuring a dog sitting near a toilet, promoting a tear-jerking movie experience.
My Dog Skip.
7points

#35

Atonement.
6points

#37

Queer Eye.
1point
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