Keep Your Tissues Close, These 19 Movie Scenes Are Bound To Make You Cry

Some movie scenes do more than tell a story, they hit straight at the heart and leave viewers reaching for tissues. A single line, a final goodbye, or one devastating twist can turn a fun night in front of the screen into a full-on cry session.

This roundup pulls together 19 movie moments that people say never fail to break them down. From animated heartbreak to gut-punch endings, these scenes have a way of making even the toughest viewers feel everything at once.

Keep reading, because a few of these are almost impossible to get through without tearing up.

1. Jackie's revelation in Stepmom

When she explained to her children that her terminal cancer meant she would be going away soon, she told them that she'll live in their hearts forever and that they can talk to her anytime. Let's just say tears were shed. Loudly.

-vitaleiy_kasparov

2. Ellie’s death in Up

I can’t make it through that scene without sobbing uncontrollably.

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That one clearly left a mark.

3. Elizabeth remembering her first dance in Eat Pray Love.

The first dance scene really hit hard because my first dance didn’t happen the way I wanted. Eventually, I decided to walk away from my marriage as it wasn’t making me happy, and seeing the exact emotions and conversations play out on screen really caught me off guard. That film was therapy for the soul.

-lauraelizabethc3

4. Vada saying 'he can't see without his glasses' in My Girl.

😭💔

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5. Miss Honey adopting Matilda in Matilda.

I loved their relationship; it was so sweet.

-jessx98

Some scenes hurt because they feel so personal.

6. The heartfelt conversation between Sir James and Peter

It gets me every time.

-chuckadoodledoo

7. The revelation that shook us all in Arrival.

I went through every possible emotion while watching Arrival, but this scene makes me cry harder than I have at any movie. The way the director ties the story together and illustrates the significance of language is astounding.

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8. The Killing of Gavroche in Les Misérables.

The lyrics are amazing; the acting and singing convey so much emotion that I become a wreck. A box of tissues is always required when I watch this movie.

-briss3742

9. Logan’s death in Logan.

After watching all the X-Men movies and getting attached to all the characters, this scene absolutely killed me. I was sobbing like a baby by the end of the movie.

-icecreamlover23

By this point, the tears are basically part of the experience.

And if you think you can skip the drama, this AITA about skipping a sister’s graduation shows how unresolved tension turns a milestone into a pressure cooker.

10. Bruno and Shmuel’s deaths in The Boy in the Striped Pajamas.

This scene destroyed me, and I couldn't stop crying for the rest of the day. I will never be able to watch that movie again because of the ending.

-brooklynmariewall

11. Stella and Will’s goodbye to each other in Five Feet Apart.

One of the saddest movie scenes ever.

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12. Groot sacrificing himself in Guardians of the Galaxy.

When he said 'we are Groot.'

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13. Sally Field crying at her daughter's funeral in Steel Magnolias.

My family and I use it as our go-to film when we need a good cry. It absolutely slays us every time.

-megbebrin

And somehow, the list keeps getting worse.

14. Harry’s last words to Grace in Armageddon.

Are you kidding me?! I'm upset for days every time I watch it.

-tiffanychristine

15. This beautiful father and son scene in About Time.

It’s one of my favorite movies; it's so funny and sweet, but that scene just wrecks me every time.

-revond

16. Sara pleading with her father while she’s being taken away by the police in A Little Princess.

This scene is heartbreaking, but thankfully the movie has a happy ending!

-hannanora-p

17. Shadow getting stuck in Homeward Bound.

That moment when you think he's not going to see his family again.

-dashav

18. Littlefoot's mother’s death in The Land Before Time.

I am 28 and still cannot watch it without hysterically crying.

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19. When Harry couldn’t leave Cedric's body in Harry Potter and the Goblet Of Fire.

The acting is brilliant; it's such a devastating moment when the crowd starts to celebrate before Cedric's dad realizes he is dead. I have to skip it every time; it's just too much.

-CallMeCrazy

If we did a flashback to a time when these scenes didn't make us teary-eyed, we would not find any memories because they simply don't exist. 

We're sure that some of these scenes made you appreciate life a little more. If you made it out of this article with dry eyes, you've got to share your secret. 

And if you haven't watched any of these movies, our advice is to have a box of tissues on hand when you decide to see any of them.

These scenes are emotional for a reason.

Before you cry over Jackie's goodbye, read how one sister’s emotional attachment clashes with selling the family home. See this family home conflict.