| Saddest films (from an emotional point of view) 18:08 - Jul 5 with 27069 views | ThisIsMyUsername |
Serious question. I need to watch a film that is very sad (don't ask).
Any films out there which are likely to tug on the old heart strings?
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| Saddest films (from an emotional point of view) on 18:09 - Jul 5 with 9995 views | BlueBadger |
Well, the Star Wars prequels made me very upset, if that helps... |  |
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| Saddest films (from an emotional point of view) on 18:09 - Jul 5 with 9991 views | RoyKeanesDog |
Depends on what kind of sad you want, The Pianist is pretty harrowing. |  |
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| Saddest films (from an emotional point of view) on 18:10 - Jul 5 with 9983 views | mparkyn |
Ghost |  |
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| Saddest films (from an emotional point of view) on 18:14 - Jul 5 with 9962 views | tcfc |
Fault in our Stars. That'll do it for you. |  | | |
| Saddest films (from an emotional point of view) on 18:17 - Jul 5 with 9955 views | connorscontract |
"Manchester by the Sea" is phenomenal. Definitely meets your criteria. No spoilers, but it's about a bereavement. And then more is revealed. It's very sad. Has a muted predominantly grey colour palette, and a recurring classical music motif which some people thought over did it.
"Fences" is also pretty sad.
"Hugo" has some great sad themes in amongst a generally more life affirming over-all message.
"Lost in Translation" is all about dislocation (cultural and emotional) and re-connection. Definitely has some moments which are meditations on sadness.
"Schindler's List", obviously, although there are glimpses of light.
Maybe "American Beauty", as well.
"Watership Down"?
It's "Manchester by the Sea" by miles, though. Ticks all your boxes. | | | |
| Saddest films (from an emotional point of view) on 18:18 - Jul 5 with 9938 views | ThisIsMyUsername |
| Saddest films (from an emotional point of view) on 18:09 - Jul 5 by RoyKeanesDog |
Depends on what kind of sad you want, The Pianist is pretty harrowing. |
Hmm, just 'sad' in the most basic sense of the word. I'll have a look at that.
I've also just read that The Green Mile is meant to be quite sad. | |
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| Saddest films (from an emotional point of view) on 18:21 - Jul 5 with 9928 views | connorscontract |
| Saddest films (from an emotional point of view) on 18:17 - Jul 5 by connorscontract |
"Manchester by the Sea" is phenomenal. Definitely meets your criteria. No spoilers, but it's about a bereavement. And then more is revealed. It's very sad. Has a muted predominantly grey colour palette, and a recurring classical music motif which some people thought over did it.
"Fences" is also pretty sad.
"Hugo" has some great sad themes in amongst a generally more life affirming over-all message.
"Lost in Translation" is all about dislocation (cultural and emotional) and re-connection. Definitely has some moments which are meditations on sadness.
"Schindler's List", obviously, although there are glimpses of light.
Maybe "American Beauty", as well.
"Watership Down"?
It's "Manchester by the Sea" by miles, though. Ticks all your boxes. |
My wife wants to add "A Monster Calls".
And "The Fault in our Stars" mentioned above is a proper Hollywood weepie. A Rom-cry, if you will, like a Rom-com, but designed to make you cry rather than laugh. | | | |
| Saddest films (from an emotional point of view) on 18:23 - Jul 5 with 9914 views | badadski |
Saddest film to date was undoubtedly Honey I Shrunk the kids
I was in bits when the Ant died - admittedly very young when watched it | | | |
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| Saddest films (from an emotional point of view) on 18:24 - Jul 5 with 9907 views | ThisIsMyUsername |
| Saddest films (from an emotional point of view) on 18:17 - Jul 5 by connorscontract |
"Manchester by the Sea" is phenomenal. Definitely meets your criteria. No spoilers, but it's about a bereavement. And then more is revealed. It's very sad. Has a muted predominantly grey colour palette, and a recurring classical music motif which some people thought over did it.
"Fences" is also pretty sad.
"Hugo" has some great sad themes in amongst a generally more life affirming over-all message.
"Lost in Translation" is all about dislocation (cultural and emotional) and re-connection. Definitely has some moments which are meditations on sadness.
"Schindler's List", obviously, although there are glimpses of light.
Maybe "American Beauty", as well.
"Watership Down"?
It's "Manchester by the Sea" by miles, though. Ticks all your boxes. |
Something about a bereavement might be quite good.
That one sounds like an early contender. | |
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| Saddest films (from an emotional point of view) on 18:26 - Jul 5 with 9897 views | hype313 |
Out of Africa
The one with the dingo.
Turner and Hooch |  |
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| Saddest films (from an emotional point of view) on 18:27 - Jul 5 with 9888 views | chicoazul |
The Bicycle Thief. Not sure that will get her into bed though if that's the idea. |  |
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| Saddest films (from an emotional point of view) on 18:27 - Jul 5 with 9891 views | floridablue |
| Saddest films (from an emotional point of view) on 18:18 - Jul 5 by ThisIsMyUsername |
Hmm, just 'sad' in the most basic sense of the word. I'll have a look at that.
I've also just read that The Green Mile is meant to be quite sad. |
"The Champ" came out in the early 80s . Boxing type film about a father and his young son.
Remember watching this when i was working in Saudi Arabia around that time and it brought a lump to my throat. Probably have to watch it again to see if it still does! | | | |
| Saddest films (from an emotional point of view) on 18:31 - Jul 5 with 9872 views | chicoazul |
| Saddest films (from an emotional point of view) on 18:27 - Jul 5 by floridablue |
"The Champ" came out in the early 80s . Boxing type film about a father and his young son.
Remember watching this when i was working in Saudi Arabia around that time and it brought a lump to my throat. Probably have to watch it again to see if it still does! |
Oh God The Champ don't i'm welling up here.
If this *is* for a lady then you wont go wrong with The Fountain. | |
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| Saddest films (from an emotional point of view) on 18:34 - Jul 5 with 9851 views | JakeITFC |
| Saddest films (from an emotional point of view) on 18:17 - Jul 5 by connorscontract |
"Manchester by the Sea" is phenomenal. Definitely meets your criteria. No spoilers, but it's about a bereavement. And then more is revealed. It's very sad. Has a muted predominantly grey colour palette, and a recurring classical music motif which some people thought over did it.
"Fences" is also pretty sad.
"Hugo" has some great sad themes in amongst a generally more life affirming over-all message.
"Lost in Translation" is all about dislocation (cultural and emotional) and re-connection. Definitely has some moments which are meditations on sadness.
"Schindler's List", obviously, although there are glimpses of light.
Maybe "American Beauty", as well.
"Watership Down"?
It's "Manchester by the Sea" by miles, though. Ticks all your boxes. |
Super list.
I'd also add Requiem for a Dream which had me in tears. |  | | |
| Saddest films (from an emotional point of view) on 18:34 - Jul 5 with 9847 views | Illinoisblue |
Hotel Rwanda
Schindler's List |  |
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| Saddest films (from an emotional point of view) on 18:35 - Jul 5 with 9845 views | itfcjoe |
The Notebook, bit of a cheesy chick flick but it gets you at the end - no one could not find it sad |  |
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| Saddest films (from an emotional point of view) on 18:35 - Jul 5 with 9841 views | Illinoisblue |
| Saddest films (from an emotional point of view) on 18:17 - Jul 5 by connorscontract |
"Manchester by the Sea" is phenomenal. Definitely meets your criteria. No spoilers, but it's about a bereavement. And then more is revealed. It's very sad. Has a muted predominantly grey colour palette, and a recurring classical music motif which some people thought over did it.
"Fences" is also pretty sad.
"Hugo" has some great sad themes in amongst a generally more life affirming over-all message.
"Lost in Translation" is all about dislocation (cultural and emotional) and re-connection. Definitely has some moments which are meditations on sadness.
"Schindler's List", obviously, although there are glimpses of light.
Maybe "American Beauty", as well.
"Watership Down"?
It's "Manchester by the Sea" by miles, though. Ticks all your boxes. |
Lost in Translation is, I think, one of the most overrated films ever. | |
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| Saddest films (from an emotional point of view) on 18:37 - Jul 5 with 9831 views | witchdoctor |
| Saddest films (from an emotional point of view) on 18:18 - Jul 5 by ThisIsMyUsername |
Hmm, just 'sad' in the most basic sense of the word. I'll have a look at that.
I've also just read that The Green Mile is meant to be quite sad. |
yep...blub every time I watch the green mile....same as terms of endearment...shirley maclaine and jack nicholson acting their socks off...👠|  | | |
| Saddest films (from an emotional point of view) on 18:38 - Jul 5 with 9822 views | hoppy |
Awakenings.
Not sad throughout, but ultimately sad. |  |
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| Saddest films (from an emotional point of view) on 18:40 - Jul 5 with 9814 views | tcfc |
| Saddest films (from an emotional point of view) on 18:35 - Jul 5 by Illinoisblue |
Lost in Translation is, I think, one of the most overrated films ever. |
I didnt understand it. | | | |
| Saddest films (from an emotional point of view) on 18:43 - Jul 5 with 9799 views | JakeITFC |
| Saddest films (from an emotional point of view) on 18:35 - Jul 5 by Illinoisblue |
Lost in Translation is, I think, one of the most overrated films ever. |
Na, it's an absolute delight. | | | |
| Saddest films (from an emotional point of view) on 18:45 - Jul 5 with 9775 views | blue_oyster |
On Her Majesty's Secret Service. |  |
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| Saddest films (from an emotional point of view) on 18:49 - Jul 5 with 9758 views | ThisIsMyUsername |
Some quality sounding suggestions! | |
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| Saddest films (from an emotional point of view) on 18:49 - Jul 5 with 9755 views | ThisIsMyUsername |
| Saddest films (from an emotional point of view) on 18:31 - Jul 5 by chicoazul |
Oh God The Champ don't i'm welling up here.
If this *is* for a lady then you wont go wrong with The Fountain. |
I wish it was! | |
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| Saddest films (from an emotional point of view) on 18:49 - Jul 5 with 9754 views | Warkystache |
The Elephant Man is quite sad
So is Up, but only the first 15 minutes
but my saddest film ever is Forrest Gump. If you just watch the last 20 minutes (the rest is boring apart from the war bits) |  |
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