12 movies to watch if you’re in need of a good cry

Get the tissues ready.

Sometimes all you need is a good cry. It's safe to say life has been overwhelming lately so letting all those tears out could do you the world of good. Everyone has that one movie that never fails to make them sob like a baby so we've gathered up some of our all-time favorites. Grab a glass of wine or a cuppa and curl up on the sofa with one of these heartbreaking and weepy movies. Some are even perfect to watch with teenagers like Five Feet Apart and All The Bright Places so why not have a mother-daughter movie night over the weekend? Check out our recommendations below and let us know if any of your favourite emotional flicks made the list.

One Day

One of Anne Hathaway's finest movies. The actress stars alongside Jim Sturgess in this heartbreaking flick based on the David Nicholls novel.

Five Feet Apart

Cole Sprouse and Hayley Lu Richardson star in this moving film about two cystic fibrosis patients who fall in love. Have a lot of tissues because this one is a true tear-jerker.

All The Bright Places

Based on the Jennifer Niven novel of the same name, All The Bright Places portrays mental illness in one of the most moving, but harrowing ways.

Beautiful Boy

When Nic's meth addiction threatens to destroy him, his father does whatever he can to save his son and family.

A Star Is Born

Gaga and Cooper star in the award-winning drama. It's intense, moving, and has the best soundtrack. You really couldn't ask for more.

Me Before You

Nobody writes an emotional tale quite like Jojo Moyes so this book-to-film adaption really is the perfect one if you fancy a good old sob.

Stepmom

Acting royalty Julia Roberts and Susan Sarandon star in this 1998 film. Everything changes for Jackie when she is diagnosed with cancer.

The Art Of Racing In The Rain

Gilmore Girls star Milo Ventimiglia and Amanda Seyfriend star in this wholesome family drama that is perfect for fans of Marley and Me.

Lion

You know it's going to be a brilliant movie with Nicole Kidman in the cast, but Dev Patel is the true star of this film about a man who returns to India to find his birth parents.

Still Alice

Dr. Alice Howland's world is turned upside down when she tests positive for familial Alzheimer's disease at the mere age of 50.

Someone Great

The ultimate heartbreak story. Musical journalist Jenny is dumped by her true love before she moves to start a new chapter in San Francisco.

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