50 Sad movies and series you must watch when you need a good cry

How many of us like to watch a tear-jerker movie or something really sad when we want to vent all our emotions after having a terrible day or a hectic week?

Well, we all have our moments when sometimes such movies with sadness in them become our only comfort spot to vent out all our emotions. Sometimes, crying is okay, and it’s okay to express how you feel.

If you are someone who likes emotional movies and series or is a person who likes to watch something with a tragic and sad ending, then these series and movies from over 50 different categories across various platforms, as well as genres, are just curated for you.

The Fault In Our Stars:

Cast: Shailene Woodley (Hazel Grace), Ansel Elgort (Augustus Waters), Nat Wolff (Isaac) and more

Streaming On: Apple TV+, Disney+Hotstar

IMDb Rating: 7.7/10

Following the story of Hazel Grace and Augustus Waters, two patients surviving a terminal illness, an unexpected friendship between them blooms into a romance. However, they forget to realize that death is the ultimate reality of life. Watch them embark on a journey of exploration, validation, self-image, and also figuring out how a slice of life should be taken. From supportive family to caring friends and hard goodbyes, this John Green novel turned into a movie is a must-watch for those who want to cry out in tears after reading Gus’ letter to Hazel.

Irreplaceable You:

Cast: Gugu Mbatha Raw (Abbie), Michiel Huisman (Sam), Steve Coogan (Mitch) and more

Streaming On: Netflix

IMDb Rating: 6.4/10

A girl has been in love with her childhood sweetheart, and coincidentally, he reciprocates those feelings too. Together, they have the perfect life, a house, and something secure to fall back on. However, as their marriage is around the corner, the girl finds out she has cancer, and instead of spending her last days crying, she gets on a journey to find her love, someone else to rely on, and find another love so that he remains happy. The movie is not extremely emotional because of the plot but the way the characters and their lines have been written. The boyfriend’s decision will come as a shocker towards the end, so be prepared to hang on.

All the Bright Places:

Cast: Justice Smith (Theodore Finch), Elle Fanning (Violet Markey), Felix Mallard (Roamer) and more

Streaming On: Netflix

IMDb Rating: 6.6/10

Violet and Theodore do not want to live. They are ready to commit suicide, but Theodore knows this, not Violet. A movie that explores important topics of mental health and toxic societal standards, it sees two people with trauma bond, fall in love, and find life together. However, one action of Theodore can make it or break it all. Would Violet then choose life again? It is based on a novel by the same name written by Jennifer Niven.

6 Years:

Cast: Taissa Farmiga (Mel), Ben Rosenfield (Dan Mercer), Peter Vack (Will) and more

Streaming On: Netflix

IMDb Rating: 5.6/10

Watching a couple be together for six years is such a beautiful feeling. One can see them just as a reflection of each other. So are the protagonists. But as adulthood approaches and responsibilities begin, toxicities seep into their love. A movie that explores the dark and toxic side of love, it sees many negative traits come into play, and now the couple has to decide whether a breakup might be the only option after all.

Past Lives

Cast: Greta Lee (Nora), Teo Yoo (Hae Sung), John Magaro (Arthur) and more

Streaming On: Apple TV

IMDb Rating: 8/10

A Korean movie that will keep you on the edge of your seat and make you crave more, it sees the concept of immigration and the power of separation very closely. Nora and Hae Sung have been best friends since childhood and were separated after Nora was pushed to migrate with her family from South Korea. Years later, when they meet for one week, they decide on important matters like love, life, and all that can be their way in destiny.

La La Land

Cast: Ryan Gosling (Sebastian Wilder), Emma Stone (Mia), JK Simmons (Bill) and more

Streaming On: Netflix, Amazon Prime and Apple TV

IMDb Rating: 8/10

It is a movie loved by the audiences and famous for the dance under the moonlight and intense chemistry between Sebastian, a pianist, and Mia, an actress whose paths cross like fireworks. While the spark between them grows, the peak of their career and commitments make them love lorn and torn for choice on whether to choose love or career.

Titanic

Cast: Kate Winslet (Rose), Leonardo DiCaprio (Jack), Billy Zane (Caledon Hockley) and more

Streaming On: Disney+Hotstar

IMDb Rating: 7.9/10

A classic, this 1997 movie sees Rose and Jack. Rose is forced to marry someone else, and she meets Jack, a talented painter who is not financially well-to-do but is charming. As their love grows, the Titanic sinks. Watch the famous log scene and shed tears while you see the massive backdrop of a wonder, the Titanic (also called the Ship that Never Sinks), make its way inside the sea.

Blue Valentine

Cast: Michelle Williams (Cindy), Ryan Gosling (Dean)

Streaming On: Netflix

IMDb Rating: 7.3/10

A marriage is a difficult project one needs to work on forever till “Death does you apart”. Cindy and Dean are married but not so happy. As their dysfunctional marriage gets worse and times test them, it is high time they find the lost romance, a spark, and also raise their young daughter.

A Star is Born

Cast: Bradley Cooper (Jackson Maine), Lady Gaga, Sam Elliott (Bobby) and more

Streaming On: Apple TV and Amazon Prime

IMDb Rating: 7.6/10

In a movie remade in various languages, the following sees a famous singer and composer, Jackson, fall in love with a struggling singer, Ally and pushes her to pursue her dreams as a singer, while he turns into more severe alcoholism and deals with addiction and anger management issues. The ending of this movie, the songs composed by the actors themselves, and the excellent acting will make you cry towards the ending.

Marley & Me

Cast: Owen Wilson (John Grogan), Jennifer Aniston (Jennifer Grogan) and more

Streaming On: Netflix

IMDb Rating: 7/10

How can a dog movie not make it to the list of sad endings? While many are out there, like A Dog’s Purpose, this movie is quite underrated. Starting fun, it sees a couple and all their aspirations come together when they achieve milestones. But instead of planning a baby, they get a dog-Marley. A hyper Labrador, he takes their world by storm. Watch the couple find peace, happiness, stability, and family with their hyper dog and two children. The ending conversation between Marley and his owner will make you weep.

Midnight Sun

Cast: Bella Thorne (Katie Price), Patrick S (Charlie) and more

Streaming On: Amazon Prime

IMDb Rating: 6.6/10

The girl is beautiful, loving, plays music, reads, and whatnot! But the only problem is she can never step out during the day as she is suffering from a rare condition of sunlight sensitivity. But do matters of the heart see this? While she navigates her condition, a worried father, and loves a boy, things become complicated when her condition worsens, and her disease can no longer be a secret to her lover. Would he leave her side? Watch her find life and love in solace.

Me Before You

Cast: Sam Claflin (William Traynor), Emilia Clarke (Louisa Clark), Matthew Lewis (Patrick) and more

Streaming On: Amazon Prime

IMDb Rating: 7.4/10

One of the initial movies on Euthanasia sees a man who has been paralyzed, is rich, and has a caretaker he has fallen in love with. As he explores happiness, he also realizes how he is a vegetable and can ruin her life, too. The girl who is so full of life passes that energy to him, but it doesn’t seem to work out when he declares his wish to get Euthanised. Watch all the dilemma that unfolds.

If Anything Happens I Love You:

Cast: Peter Ettinger and Muneer Lyati

Streaming On: Netflix

IMDb Rating: 7.8/10

The official synopsis of the animated film reads, “In the aftermath of tragedy, two grieving parents journey through an emotional void as they mourn the loss of their daughter.” This is a short film but captures the emotions so well without dialogues that one can feel their heartache till here

The Pursuit of Happiness

Cast: Will Smith (Christopher), Jaden Smith (Junior Christopher), Thandiwe Newton (Linda) and more

Streaming On: Netflix

IMDb Rating: 8/10

The story is a heartfelt one whose washroom scene breaks the hearts of every viewer. A poor father tries to run his business and take care of his wife and son while struggling to make ends meet. How do you find happiness amidst such chaos? Watch how he struggles to get a new job and how the father-son duo bonding comes along.

Paper Lives

Cast: Ulusoy (Mehmet), Dogrul (Ali), Ersin (Gonzales) and more

Streaming On: Netflix

IMDb Rating: 6.6/10

Running a solid waste warehouse in a slum area of Istanbul is not easy. While his motto is to help everyone in need, no one leaves his doorstep without something to take away. However, one day, a homeless 8-year-old boy lands at his door and changes his life completely.

Five Feet Apart

Cast: Haley Lu Richardson (Stella), Cole Sprouse (Will), Emily Baldoni (Nurse

Streaming On: Lionsgate

IMDb Rating: 7.2/10

Love is such a tricky feeling. It comes along when you least expect it, so did Stella and Will, who have rare diseases that are transmitted through contact; hence, a five-foot distance becomes mandatory. But what happens when their want to taste life goes far beyond these restrictions? Watch this Cole Sprouse starter where rules will be broken, and love shall be challenged-whether of a parent or partner or friends.

The Last Song:

Cast: Miley Cyrus (Veronica), Liam Hemsworth (Will Blakelee) and more

Streaming On: Disney+Hotstar

IMDb Rating: 6/10

A strained father-daughter relationship gets a chance to explore a new zeal and chapter to life when they both discover at a very later stage that they share a common love and passion for music.

Clouds

Cast: Zach Sobiech, Fin Argus (Zach Sobiech), Sabrina Carpenter (Sammy Brown) and more

Streaming On: Disney+Hotstar

IMDb Rating: 7.5/10

Zach Sobiech formed a music group while suffering from an illness and recorded a song with his best friend named “Clouds,” which became an international hit. But who was this man? Based on a true story, come join a musical journey of Zach and how he finds a new meaning in life.

If I Stay

Cast: Chloe Grace Moretz (Mia), Jamie Blackley (Adam)

Streaming On: Amazon Prime

IMDb Rating: 6.7/10

Based on a novel, the following movie tells the story of Mia, who is charming, beautiful, and has a life doing well. However, things change completely when she meets with an accident while she goes to her grandparent’s house. What starts as a coma soon makes her realize that she is out of her body, quite literally, and is having a roller coaster that makes her choose between staying out and going back in.

Remember Me

Cast: Robert Pattinson (Tyler Hawkins), Emilie de Ravin (Ally) and more

Streaming On: Apple TV

IMDb Rating: 7.1/10

The official synopsis of the movie reads, “Tyler, a young man, meets Ally under strange circumstances. She eases his trauma. However, soon, Tyler happens to learn her secret which creates a divide between them.”

P.S. I Love You

Cast: Gerard Butler (Gerry), Hilary Swank (Holly)

Streaming On: Amazon Prime

IMDb Rating: 7/10

A husband knows he is dying and leaves his wife with something to look forward to every post after his death. What mysteriously starts with scheduled SMS turns into letters and wishes, which slowly push her out of her zone and take her to places she never imagined. Does she accept the truth and choose to move on? Does she find friendship and love herself? Watch a heartbreaking yet fulfilling journey of self-accomplishment in the movie.

Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind:

Cast: Jim Carrey (Joel Barish), Kate Winslet (Clementine), Kirsten Dunst (Mary Svevo) and many more

Streaming On: Amazon Prime

IMDb Rating: 8.3/10

This 2004 movie sees the concept of memory loss. What happens when Joel finds out that Clementine, his love and girlfriend, has erased him from her memories and done the same for him? But despite such a clinical procedure underway, he realizes how madly he loves his girl.

Inside Out:

Cast: Amy Poehler (Joy), Jacob Hopkins, Mindy Kaling (Disgust), Bill Hader (Fear) and more

Streaming On: Disney+Hotstar

IMDb Rating: 8.1/10

An animated movie is definitely a tear-jerker in more than a hundred ways. But this one pushed so many of us to cry as it deals with one basic need, the emotions in our head, and how our mind goes to all extents to make us feel happy and preserve good memories. One of the best movies that shows the power of transitioning. The colorful characters and the ending are going to be a must-watch.

Pieces Of a Woman:

Cast: Vanessa Kirby (Martha), Sarah Snook (Suzanne Weiss), Shia LaBeouf (Sean Carson) and many more

Streaming On: Netflix

IMDb Rating: 7/10

A Home birth leaves a woman with crazy postpartum stress, lots of emotional breakdowns, and grief that soon makes her go into isolation from her partner. Would she then turn to taking care of her baby or just resort to abandoning the little one?

Adrift:

Cast: Sam Claflin (Richard Sharp), Tami Oldham (Ashcraft), Grace Palmer (Deb) and more

Streaming On: Amazon Prime, Apple TV

IMDb Rating: 6.6/10

A deadly hurricane sets a couple apart in this Romance-survival thriller. A sailing trip soon turns out to be a nightmare for the young and dynamic Oldham and Richard when the Pacific Ocean decides to engulf them. Would the couple stay adrift or sail apart?

2 Hearts

Cast: Jacob Elordi (Chris Gregory), Tiera Skovbye (Sam), Adan Canto (Jorge) and more

Streaming On: Amazon Prime

IMDb Rating: 6.3/10

A movie that sees two people dealing with different parts of life but having one thing in common – Love! While one is a middle-aged businessman, another is a young, easygoing student. While both have their lady luck beside them, life has something else in store. Would one incident change the two hearts beating?

If Beale Street Could Talk

Cast: Kiki Layne (Clementine), Stephan James (Alonzo), Regina King (Sharon Rivers) and many more

Streaming On: Amazon Prime

IMDb Rating: 7.1/10

Can the streets talk about all the tortures and the hidden truths? Can it see all the love and the tears? Childhood friends turned lovers Tish and Fonny were going good and jolly till one day, Fonny is falsely accused of rape. While everyone looks down on him, a pregnant Tish sets out to prove her lover’s innocence.

Atonement

Cast: James McAvoy (Robbie Turner), Keira Knightley (Cecilia Tallis), Saoirse Ronan (Briony Tallis)

Streaming On: Amazon Prime

IMDb Rating: 7.8/10

A lie cannot ruin one, but many lives fall like dominoes. Even worse, if that is a vengeful lie against your loved one, it is a sin. So happened with Briony, who aspired to be a writer and was struggling. But she had her love, Robbie. But one day, she finds Robbie in a passionate romance with her elder sister, post which she accuses Robbie of a cousin’s rape, and all their lives transformed since.

Still Alice

Cast: Julianne Moore (Dr. Alice), Kristen Stewart (Lydia Howland) and more

Streaming On: Amazon Prime

IMDb Rating: 7.5/10

Alzheimer’s is a scary disease. It fragments your memory and pushes you to forget every memory and person dear to you. What happens when a linguistics professor, known for the love of her words and language, has an early onset of this disease? While her family tries to hold her together, she loses her job, pushing her down the spiral. Can she accept and make peace with the fact that she is Still Alice?

Revolutionary Road

Cast: Kate Winslet (April Wheeler), Leonardo DiCaprio (Frank Wheeler), Kathy Bates (Mrs. Helen) and many more

Streaming On: Apple TV

IMDb Rating: 7.3/10

The official synopsis of the movie reads, “To escape their jaded lives, Frank and April, a seemingly perfect couple, decide to move to Paris. However, their marriage begins to crumble when April’s pregnancy compels them to abandon their plan.”

My Sister’s Keeper

Cast: Abigail Breslin (Anna Fitzgerald), Cameron Diaz (Sara Fitzgerald), Sofia V (Kate) and more

Streaming On: Amazon Prime

IMDb Rating: 7.3/10

The official synopsis of the show reads, “Anna, a young girl, seeks a lawyer’s help to earn medical emancipation from her parents when they force her to donate organs, blood and tissue to her leukaemia-stricken elder sister and help her live.”

My Girl

Cast: Anna Chlumsky (Vada), Macaulay Culkin (Thomas J), Dan Aykroyd (Harry Sultenfuss)

Streaming On: Amazon Prime

IMDb Rating: 6.9/10

It is an interesting story of Vada, a person with an illness anxiety disorder(hypochondriac) who loves living with her father all alone until one day he decides to bring Shelly, a makeup artist, and widower, as his new love whom Vada just cannot tolerate.

The Notebook

Cast: Ryan Gosling (Noah Calhoun), Rachel McAdams (Allie Hamilton), James Garner (Noah) and more

Streaming On: Amazon Prime

IMDb Rating: 7.8/10

Noah is a man of the lower class who falls in love with a classy, rich girl. While their restricted romance blooms, families turn more hostile despite their relationship being hidden. Would the two make it out together? Watch the famous scene in the rain and the beautiful dialogue as Nicholas Sparks’s novel comes to life in this film.

Silenced

Cast: Gong Yoo (Kang In ho), Jung Yu-mi (Seo Yoo-jin), Kim Hyun-soo (Kim Yeon-doo)

Streaming On: Netflix

IMDb Rating: 8/10

It is a tragedy captured at its best with the formation of good characters and an interesting storyline. It sees how a religious man who portrays himself as a godman, seen with great respect by society, watches himself and his empire go down as someone who is a new teacher becomes the voice of the students who have been sexually assaulted and abused by him. They need a voice as these children are deaf. This particular movie has been very controversial because of its nature of questioning religious beliefs.

Uncontrollably Fond

Cast: Kim Woo-bin (Shin Joon-young), Bae Suzy (Noh Eul), Lim Ju-hwan (Choi Ji-tae) and more

Streaming On: Netflix

IMDb Rating: 7.8/10

The official synopsis of the K-drama reads, “Circumstances lead to the separation of two childhood sweethearts. Years later, fate decides to bring them closer when they work on a documentary.”

Squid Game

Cast: Jung Ho-yeon (Kang Sae-byeok), Lee Jung-jae (Seong Gi-hun), Lee Yoo-mi (Ji-yeong)

Streaming On: Netflix

IMDb Rating: 8/10

One of the most loved shows on Netflix. The Squid games must be shocking for all of you to have made to this list. But for those who have an idea of the plot of this game show that focuses on bringing people together from various walks of life, especially those who are poor and in need of money to play games and win it with some deadly consequences, they would know that the ending of the show is not at all nice. In fact, it is a bitter moment between the person who has won the money and all the consequences he had to face, as well as a lot of revelations and finding out how the real world is not so nice after all.

Thirteen Reasons Why

Cast: Dylan Minnette (Clay Jensen), Alisha Boe (Jessica Davis), Katherine Langford (Hannah Baker) and more

Streaming On: Netflix

IMDb Rating: 7.5/10

A classic series to binge on if you want to know tragic endings, it follows the life of Hannah Baker, but after her death. The first season is on Asher’s novel while the following seasons are a build-up on the characters and an exploration into understanding whether self-harm is often self-induced or a by-product of society. As the tapes unfold and characters like Clay Jensen, Bruce Walker, Tom, Jessica, and Jason come together to unravel secrets, things get messier before we know it.

Dead To Me:

Cast: Christina Applegate (Jen Harding), Linda Cardellini (Judy Hale), James Marsden (Ben Wood) and more

Streaming On: Netflix

IMDb Rating: 8/10

Jen recently lost her husband to a hit-and-run case, but despite being a grieving widow, she wanted to solve the crime. Judy also suffered a loss when they both started attending support groups. Despite being opposites, they become friends, sharing life when Judy shields Jen from a secret that could destroy her life. A tragic comedy with a sad ending, it sees sides of grief, loss, and forgiveness.

The Affair

Cast: Ruth Wilson (Alison Lockhart), Dominic West (Noah Solloway), Maura Tierney (Helen Solloway) and more

Streaming On: Amazon Prime

IMDb Rating: 7.9/10

The official synopsis of the show reads, “A grieving waitress, Alison, starts an extramarital affair with Noah, an accomplished teacher and budding novelist. The repercussions of their affair begin to destabilise their respective marriages.”

This Is Us

Cast: Milo Ventimiglia (Jack Pearson), Chrissy Metz (Kate), Sterling K Brown (Randall Pearson) and more

Streaming On: Disney+Hotstar

IMDb Rating: 8.7/10

Three siblings, Kevin, Kate, and Randall, have their own struggles at every step of life as they get over a tragedy in the past and try to find happiness in life. This series shows how collective experiences help siblings bond.

The Haunting of Hill House

Cast: Henry Thomas (Hugh Crain), Kate Siegel (Theodora Crain), Oliver Jackson (Luke Crain)

Streaming On: Netflix

IMDb Rating: 8.6/10

Horror shows often have sad backdrops about how the supernatural being came into its existence, always showing dark pasts and abuse. A show that is upsetting from the start, it follows a family who moves into a Hill House and loses everything, including what they call family. These 10 episodes will make you question all your beliefs on how four walls can sometimes turn from spaces of safety to reasons for your madness.

The Fall of the House of Usher:

Cast: Kate Siegal (Camille), Carla Gugino (Verna), Bruce Greenwood (Roderick Usher)

Streaming On: Netflix

IMDb Rating: 8/10

While Psychological thriller-horror might not look sad to you, this creation is surely a very sad one. Following the story of Ushers, it sees how the father explains the death of his children to an officer he had an association with and how, in the process, a dark lurking tragedy unfolds.

Broadchurch

Cast: David Tennant (Detective), Olivia Colman (Detective), Jodie Whittaker (Beth Latimer) and more

Streaming On: Amazon Prime

IMDb Rating: 8.4/10

How gruesome would it be to find the body of an 11-year-old boy by the beach side full of blood and his face not recognizable? The backdrop of the beach is so beautiful in a small town, but it can soon turn into a nightmare for this particular town, where another inspector from Out town, Alec Hardy, is called to work with Sgt. Miller, who cannot really work together because of their own differences. But Hardy needs to strike a connection in order to make the investigation work as they are trying to find the suspects who have indulged in such a dirty crime. More people from this town are getting involved, and secrets are coming to light. While the family is trying to cope with the grief, it is also seen that they are constantly being pulled up by the police and other legal authorities. When a suspect is finally locked in, that is when this particular suspect says that while defending himself, he is going to expose the entire town and all the little lies people are hiding.

The Fosters

Cast: Noah Centineo (Jesus Foster), Maia Mitchell (Callie Jacob), Hayden Byerly (Jude Jacob) and more

Streaming On: Hulu and Disney+Hotstar

IMDb Rating: 8/10

The official synopsis of the show reads, “Stef Foster and her life partner, Lena Adams, go through several ups and downs while struggling to raise their children in San Diego.”

Little Women:

Cast: Wi Ha joon (Choi Do il), Kim Go eun (Oh Inju) and more

Streaming On: Netflix

IMDb Rating: 7.8/10

Following the journey of three sisters and a toxic mother, this Korean Drama sees the value of one thing we all want and fight for our entire lives – money. Would something come their way, or would they have to accept the harsh realities of life? Would the girls go to any extent and take the wrong step? Find out as the world pulls them into its conspiracy and plays its own games.

Grey’s Anatomy:

Cast: Ellen Pompeo (Meredith Grey), Chandra Wilson (Miranda Bailey), Patrick Dempsey (Dr. Derek) and more

Streaming On: Disney+Hotstar

IMDb Rating: 7.6/10

A famous American Medical show, it sees cases and tragedies at a hospital. The official synopsis of the show reads as “Surgical interns and their supervisors embark on a medical journey where they become part of heart-wrenching stories and make life-changing decisions in order to become the finest doctors.”

A Time Called You

Cast: Ahn Hyo Seop (Koo Yeon-jun), Jeon Yeo-been (Han jun) Rowoon (Tae-ha) and more

Streaming On: Netflix

IMDb Rating: 7.8/10

Starring the Business Proposal Heartthrob, watch a woman who lost her boyfriend get into a time travel where she can constantly see her boyfriend as she navigates in the body of a high school student. The confusion of seeing her deceased boyfriend soon gives way to an ocean of revelations.

Banana Fish

Cast: Yuma Uchida (Ash), Unsho Ishizuka (Dino) and more

Streaming On: Amazon Prime

IMDb Rating: 8.2/10

Being raised by a gangster is interesting yet so dangerous. But when Ash Lynx is raised by an underground gangster, Dino Golzine, he sees a father figure in him. While Ash grows up to make his own gang, a new drug, Banana Fish, is making rounds in the market that has been with Dino for so long. As this drug hits the market, people go insane. Would Ash go against his own father?

Pokemon

Cast: Yuji Ueda (Brock), Rica Matsumoto (Ash Ketchum) and many more

Streaming On: Hulu and Netflix

IMDb Rating: 7.5/10

How can our childhood favorite show have a sad ending? Well, those who have followed Pokemon in chronology would know. At the end of the season, Ash and Pikachu’s concluding scene just makes everyone burst into tears. So are the various moments in which the show captures the raw emotions of these characters through small wins and battles.

Death Note:

Cast: Mamoru Miyano (Light Yagami), Nakamura Shido II (Ryuk), Aya Hirano (Misa Amane) and many more

Streaming On: Netflix

IMDb Rating: 8.9/10

What happens when you find a diary that is like Death itself? Write the name, and the person shall die. What if it goes to the wrong hands? An anime that has been a hit for its intriguing storyline watch a high school student get on a spree after a notebook gives her the opportunity to kill.