If you want to get an honest answer to any question, look no further than Reddit.
One user went into the movies subreddit to ask fellow users for recommendations on movies “that’ll make me cry like a motherf***er.”
“I’m on the lookout for some cinematic gems that will hit me right in the feels and, hopefully, leave me a better man at the end of the emotional rollercoaster,” Gunmetalbluezz wrote, further explaining his quest for heart-wrenching films.
He went into even more detail with his request, writing: “I’m talking about those movies that make you cry like a motherf***er but also resonate with you on a deeper level, inspiring personal growth and reflection.”
Check out a list of some of the most popular responses below in case you, too, are looking for a good sob session any time soon.
My Life
“I only watched it once, made me bawl so much I’ve never even wanted to see the trailer again,” reddit user Dennerman1 wrote.
Fox & The Hound
“I can’t even think of the scene with the widow driving Todd into the woods without tearing up,” wrote reddit user ThePrinceMagus.
Where The Red Fern Grows
“I never watched the movie, but I remember crying when I read the book in elementary school,” replied JfromtheGrey.
Big Fish
“Big Fish Ending IS my cry-trigger,” wrote RamenAndSteveBuscemi. “I’m probably overdue for a cry, I’m gonna go watch the ending on youtube now before my run.”
A Monster Calls
“It is a movie that is rarely mentioned but one of my all-time favorites. Emotionally intelligent, wonderfully acted, and guaranteed to make you ugly cry,” wrote KeenBean3.
The Green Mile
“Bro I can’t even think about this movie without getting misty,” wrote navenager.
“Don’t put me in the dark.” Like come on, it ain’t fair.”
Grave of the Fireflies
“Don’t let the fact that it’s animated. If you’re empathetic at all, have some tissues nearby,” wrote tikirafiki.
Coco
“My husband is notorious for crying during movies and I am notorious for not (and laughing at him),” tells_eternity wrote. “Coco had us both bawling.”
My Girl
“If that doesn’t make you cry your heart is made of stone,” RainCrystalWriter wrote.
What Dreams May Come
“Do you like Robin Williams?
Are you curious about death?
Do you have 2.5 hours of crying in you?
If so let me introduce you to What Dreams May Come,” wrote howd_yputner.
Hachiko
“They wanted to cry. Not permanent emotional damage. But yeah, Hachiko made me sob like a baby,” reptoo wrote.
Marley And Me
“This movie hits so much harder because it was marketed as a comedy,” Robo_Joe wrote.
Schindler’s List
“This is the real answer if anyone is wondering. The movie is flawless from a story telling perspective and it’s a real life circumstance that people were subjected to,” wrote stevezig.
Inside Out
“Who knew that a cute little Pixar movie about emotions could be so deep and thought-provoking,” Utesdad wrote. “Then, if you start diving deeper into its meaning, it opens up all kinds of emotions.”
Dancer in the Dark
“This film is an exercise in emotional desolation,” wrote Electronic_Syndicate. “My pick for saddest I’ve ever seen.”
Bridge to Terabithia
“It’ll get you in the end. Ugly cried in theaters and I had read the book so I knew what was going to happen,” BookishKnight wrote.
Interstellar
“The part where he’s driving away barely holding it together, dust billowing from behind his pickup paralleling the shuttle launch,” Rorschach2012 wrote. “Such an amazingly powerful scene.”
Aftersun
“Literally just finished this not even 30 minutes ago. I still don’t know what to do,” AdDiligent7657 wrote.