Sometimes nothing beats an emotional teen movie that'll just put you into a cathartic fit of tears. There's no shortage of dramas geared toward the complicated high school years , but the really special ones will certainly carve a space in your heart and flush out your tear ducts. You know, the angst-drenched films that use sob-inducing music and jump into difficult topics such as terminal illness, forbidden love, depression, and deceased family members. If you have sad movie pangs, you're just in luck. From sappy flicks like The Fault in Our Stars to serious fare like Precious , get your weepy fix now with these iconic teen tearjerkers — tissues mandatory, of course. View On One Page. Photo 0 of
Grab the tissue box and let it all out.
Marley and Me
Sometimes you just want to snuggle down, grab a bag of popcorn and tissues, watch a film and have a good old cry. And there are some amazing options for tearjerkers on streaming services. MORE: 75 must-watch movies to check out on Netflix this week. Starting with possibly the most heartbreaking dog film of all time, let's kick off proceedings with the delightful heart-wrencher, Marley and Me. Starring Owen Wilson and Jennifer Aniston, the story follows a couple who adopt a chaotic yet loveable dog, Marley, who is by their side through the highs and lows of their lives. Maybe just switch it off halfway through if you're keen to avoid sobbing for hours. A family holidaying in Thailand are hit by the horrific Indian Ocean tsunami. Torn apart due to the natural disaster with no way of knowing if their loved ones are alive, the family fight for survival while desperately trying to find out information.
16 Tragic Teen Movies That Will Destroy Your Tear Ducts
Skip to Content. Make them an offer they can't refuse with a list of our favorite teen films. From laugh-out-loud comedies to powerful coming-of-age stories, there are plenty of options that you and your teen can enjoy together.
Science might have the answer. Another study from suggests that watching sad movies actually makes us happy because they make us think about our close relationships, which boosts happiness. These movies cover everything from sinking ships to irreparable relationships to dads who play piano and are secretly dying. Most of them are dramas , but if you're in the mood for real-life stories to make you cry, we've got a few documentaries that are sure to inspire tears. And don't worry, some of these movies are both funny and sad if you want a side of laughter with your tears. This is a movie about grief, and it's hard to watch at times. It follows a couple who loses their baby in a home birth gone wrong. They become depressed and isolated from one another as they consider bringing legal proceedings against the midwife who oversaw the birth. Vanessa Kirby gives an amazing performance as Martha, the woman who deals with the fallout from the tragedy. Seriously, get the tissues ready.
