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I have not seen this film in decades, but I remember it being quite lovely, it is a Serbian film called "Black Cat, White Cat":
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Black_Cat,_White_Cat
This next film will not make you cry, but it is an amazingly brilliant romantic adventure comedy, Those Magnificent Men In Their Flying Machines:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Those_Magnificent_Men_in_Their_Flying_Machines
I don't remember much about Black Cat White Cat but I remember enjoying it.
Many good movies have been mentioned already (especially Eternal Sunshine of the spotless mind, Big Fish, Manchester by the sea and The Fountain).
I would like to add:
- Finding Neverland
- Captain Fantastic
And if you want to absolutely destroy yourself: Prayers for Bobby.
A Monster Calls destroyed me. It doesn't take much to make me tear up, but I was sobbing for the last 15-20 minutes of the movie.
For stoic men (and maybe women, who knows?) Captain Phillips... but not till the end. It sneaks up on you.
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Looks like you've got a long list already, but the last movie that made me lump in my throat cry was Awakenings with Robin Williams and Robert deNiro
Came here to say the same thing.
Also, Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind was better than it had a right to be.
Chariots of fire.
One Liter of Tears fits the bill.
It portrays the life of a real girl named Aya Kitou who develops a neuromuscular disease as a teen. It's an old film but great for making you think about the value and beauty of life.
There is a JDrama with the same name. The show takes some artistic liberties with the real story but since it has a longer run time it goes more in depth about the family dynamics and explores other plot lines.
Martian
Armageddon
Far and Away
Underrated, but terrific epic.
I cried with The Mitchells Vs. The Machines.
Think I teared up at another film recently, but can't recall what it was. Sorry. That's one I watched I know got me weeping, though. I'll cry over anything intergenerational these days.
Its not really a movie with a lot of depth but "Hachi: A Dog's Tale" wrecked me.
When the Wind Blows
In this hand-drawn animated tale, elderly married couple Hilda (Peggy Ashcroft) and Jim Bloggs (John Mills) have their quiet, simple lives in the English countryside interrupted when they learn of an impending nuclear attack. Not completely understanding the gravity of their situation, Hilda and Jim react archaically and insufficiently after the attack -- and the film takes a dark turn as the radiation begins taking its toll on the unsuspecting couple.
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If you have time for a game try Clair Obscur: Expedition 33.
Troop Zero pulled my heart strings. About a little girl scout obsessed with space that is coping with the death of her mother. It's done in a very uplifting manner, and you're more likely to cry from the beauty of how the character handles it.
Columbus and After Yang by Kogonada. These are such beautiful, contemplative films.
Biutiful by Inarritu
Adam's Apples
Stand by me.
Who Will love My Children? 1983
Mask 1985
I defy anyone to get to the end of either movie without being a total mess.
Tout le bleu du ciel - 2025 Netflix french movie. The whole roadtrip thing made me watch it and I enjoyed it. Might be what you're looking for as well.
And speaking of road trips, Into the Wild. Amazing movie, amazing soundtrack by Pearl Jam's Eddie Vedder.
Both movies quite sad and beautiful.