Tearjerkers (18 titles)
Films That should come with a caution as they make you cry
75% from 4 members
ET - The Extra-Terrestrial
I still cry when i watch this today, especially the ending and when ET dies.
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ET - The Extra-Terrestrial
on DVD
(2002)
Starring: Drew Barrymore, Henry Thomas, Dee Wallace
Director: Steven Spielberg
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The 2002 rerelease of E.T., which marks 20 years since the film's 1982 debut, includes never before seen footage, enhanced visual effects, and a new remastered soundtrack.E.T. THE EXTRA-TERRESTRIAL is Steven Spielberg's warmhearted classic delight for both children and adults. It tells the story of ..read more »
71%
from 37,905 members
Old Yeller
One from my childhood. About a dog with rabbies and it is truley heartbreaking. I think I should of been given counseling after this one
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Old Yeller
on DVD
(1957)
Starring: Dorothy McGuire, Fess Parker, Tommy Kirk
Director: Robert Stevenson
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A heartfelt Walt Disney story of a poor 1860s Texas family and the wonderful dog who befriends them. At first, young Travis wants nothing to do with the stray. But Old Yeller quickly proves himself a loyal friend and the two become inseparable pals, sharing joyous experiences and learning valuable ..read more »
67%
from 625 members
The Champ
Bad things can happen when you box
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The Champ
(1979)
Starring: Jon Voight, Faye Dunaway, Rick Schroder
Director: Franco Zeffirelli
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The most poignant love-triangle of all - a father, his son, and the woman who came between them.
74%
from 184 members
Shadowlands
A true story about english reprension as the author of "Chronicles of Nania" falls for a terminally ill American
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Shadowlands
on DVD
(1993)
Starring: Anthony Hopkins, Debra Winger, Julian Fellowes
Director: Richard Attenborough
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Watch now: £2.49
Set in England in 1952, Shadowlands is the tender and deeply moving true story of the love affair between CS Lewis (Anthony Hopkins) and Joy Gresham (Debra Winger). CS Lewis, a highly acclaimed writer (The Narnia Chronicles) lived a quiet and ordered life as a professor of English Literature at ..read more »
68%
from 8,033 members
Terms Of Endearment
Another dying role for Debra Winger. It works because it doesn't try to force the tears and shows a realistic yet turbulent relationship between a mother and daughter who just can't see eye to eye. Shirley McClain at the end is just heartbreaking
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Terms Of Endearment
on DVD
(1983)
Starring: Shirley MacLaine, Debra Winger, Jack Nicholson
Director: James L. Brooks
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TERMS OF ENDEARMENT is a deeply observed drama about the intimate relationship between a mother and daughter, based on the novel by Larry McMurtry. Shirley MacLaine and Debra Winger are at their absolute best, with terrific support from Jack Nicholson, Jeff Daniels, and John Lithgow. James L. ..read more »
64%
from 5,010 members
Forrest Gump
Such innocence and love you just want life to be good for him and for his Jenny to love him. When he stands by the graveside your hankie will need ringing
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Forrest Gump
on DVD
(1994)
Starring: Tom Hanks, Sam Anderson, Sally Field
Director: Robert Zemeckis
Certificate:
Watch now: £2.49
The title character leads viewers through an accidental travelogue of American social history from the early 1960s through the present in this revisionist fable. Vietnam, desegregation, Watergate and more are presented from the perspective of Hanks' lovably slow-witted character as he finds himself ..read more »
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from 50,060 members
Stand By Me
River Phoenix!!! A brilliant performance from a young talent and the way he fades into the background as he leaves is very poignant. I am also touched by Will's grieving sibling, I can really identify with it
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Stand By Me
on DVD
(1986)
Starring: River Phoenix, Corey Feldman, Wil Wheaton
Director: Rob Reiner
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Based on Stephen King's novella THE BODY, director Rob Reiner's STAND BY ME is the disarmingly tender and subtly sublime story of four kids on the precipice of early adulthood who embark upon a quest. There's Gordie (Wil Wheaton), the intelligent, creative one with the obviously bright future. His ..read more »
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from 28,472 members
Raymond Briggs' The Snowman / Father Christmas
One from my childhood. It's a bit mean thinking about it...making us kids weep just before christmas. Still it has remained a fave christmas film
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Raymond Briggs' The Snowman / Father Chr...
on DVD
(1998)
Starring: Mel Smith
Director: Dianne Jackson, Dave Unwin
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Features the animated children's Christmas tales THE SNOWMAN and FATHER CHRISTMAS. In THE SNOWMAN, a young boy's snowman comes to life at midnight and together they set out on a wonderful adventure. FATHER CHRISTMAS tells the story of grumpy, but loveable Father Christmas and what it is really like ..read more »
74%
from 2,698 members
Watership Down
Another childhhod trauma. You cry everytime a rabbit dies, but when bright eyes arrives at the end I am sobbing. At least I did when I was kid.
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Watership Down
on DVD
(1978)
Starring: John Hurt, Richard Briers, Ralph Richardson
Director: Martin Rosen
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In this animated adaptation of Richard Adams's classic novel, a family of rabbits face danger as they search for a new home and personal freedom. WATERSHIP DOWN, featuring the vocal talents of Sir Ralph Richardson, John Hurt, and others, is a highly regarded family film, but it's not necessarily ..read more »
69%
from 5,591 members
Beaches
We all want a life long friendship like the stars of this
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Beaches
on DVD
(1988)
Starring: Bette Midler, Barbara Hershey, John Heard
Director: Garry Marshall
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The story of a deep friendship, lasting from childhood to beyond death, between two very different women--Bette Midler plays C.C. Bloom, a poor but ambitious Jewish girl from the Bronx who goes on to become a famous Broadway star, and Barbara Hershey plays Hillary, an attractive WASP from a wealthy ..read more »
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from 6,571 members
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