10 Movies for a Good Cry

Let’s face it: There are some nights when a good cry sesh needs to happen. Sometimes life gets too busy and it can be hard to find the time to relax. Crying is completely normal and actually a healthy thing.

Not only does a weeping spree reduce stress, but according to neuroscientist Dr. William H. Frey II, PhD, it can lower blood pressure and remove toxins from the body. Shedding a tear or two will also lower manganese levels in the body. Manganese is a mineral found mostly in tears, rather than blood, that affects mood. High levels of this mineral can be linked to causing anxiety, as well as irritability.

When a puddle of tears is ready to stream down, check out this list for some of the best movies for a good cry. Grab a glass of wine, a couple blankets and get ready for a warm, but heart-wrenching movie.

1. P.S. I Love You (2007)

The movie art for P.S. I Love You. Photo from Phim Ảnh under CC BY-SA 2.0 license. No changes have been made.

“Every morning I still wake up and the first thing I want to do is see your face.” — Gerry Kennedy

2. A Walk to Remember (2002)

The scene where Jamie Sullivan makes Landon Carter make her a promise. Gif made by Sophia DeVito.

“You have to promise you won’t fall in love with me.” — Jamie Sullivan

3. Marley & Me (2008)

The opening title of Marley & Me.

“A dog doesn’t care if you’re rich or poor, educated or illiterate, clever or dull. Give him your heart and he will give you his.” — John Grogan

4. Me Before You (2016)

Lou and Will dancing at a wedding. Gif made by Sophia DeVito.

“I just want to be a man who has been to a concert with a girl in a red dress.” — Will Traynor

5. Wonder (2017)

The movie art for Wonder. Photo from Vernon Barford School under CC BY-NC-ND 2.0 license. No changes have been made.

“Be kind, for everyone is fighting a hard battle. And if you really wanna see what people are, all you have to do is look.” — Auggie

6. Raise Your Voice (2004)

Terri finally gets to sing. Gif made by Sophia DeVito.

“This place is the scariest, hardest, best thing that’s ever happened to me.” — Terri Fletcher

7. The Best of Me (2014)

Amanda and Dawson dancing. Photo from Gemma LaMana under CC BY-NC-ND 2.0 license. No changes have been made.

“You want me to fall back in love with you? How do I do that if I haven’t ever stopped?” — Amanda Collier

8. The Perks of Being a Wallflower (2012)

Sam, Charlie and Patrick driving through the tunnel. Gif made by Sophia DeVito.

“Why do I and everyone I love pick people who treat us like we’re nothing?” — Sam

9. The Vow (2012)

Paige and Leo from The Vow. Photo from Flickr under CC BY-SA 2.0 license. No changes have been made.

“How do you look at the woman you love, and tell yourself it’s time to walk away?” — Leo Collins

10. Stepmom (1998)

Jackie and Isabel having a conversation. Gif made by Sophia DeVito.