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What will make me cry?

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Doyoumind · 15/02/2021 20:25

I feel like I need a really good cry to get it out my system.

I am not a crier. I really dislike films or programmes designed to make you cry. I'm more emotional about true stories than fictional stories

What can I watch?

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AgeLikeWine · 15/02/2021 21:01

Watching England’s dismal batting performance in Chennai would do it for me, OP, but each to her own....

DanielODonkey · 15/02/2021 21:05

Song - Land O The Leal (Kathryn Joseph & grey dogs version).

user64332 · 15/02/2021 21:07

Watch Lion. It is based on a true story, if that doesn't break you nothing will.

user64332 · 15/02/2021 21:10

@LiveintheNow sorry I didn't see you had already suggested it. I watched it in the cinema with my very newborn son on my lap at one of those parent and baby screenings. I went in not having a clue what it was going to be about and was not emotionally prepared, I was a hormonal mess and I never usually cry in public.

Sheepareawesome · 15/02/2021 21:10

The first 15 minutes of Up. It is a kids film but it has me blubbing every time.

Or how about listening to the acoustic version of Eric Clapton Tears in Heaven? I am actually blinking now just thinking about it.

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Doyoumind · 15/02/2021 21:11

I have already watched Lion. It did make me cry (at the very end when you see real photos).

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FusionChefGeoff · 15/02/2021 21:12

The Impossible film about the Boxing Day tsunami delivers me into uncontrollable sobs every time

Milomonster · 15/02/2021 21:14

The Virtues in 4OD. Deeply moving and the acting by Shane Meadows was incredible. It’s dark and deeply moving.

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Doyoumind · 15/02/2021 21:16

Yes, The Impossible does make me cry. I think that has real photos at the end too, doesn't it?

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Dontreadtoomuchintothis · 15/02/2021 21:45

If you haven't already seen it, Philomena is a heart- breaker ( more so because it's a true story)

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Doyoumind · 15/02/2021 21:45

Watched 15 minutes of Long Lost Family. Not even a single tear Confused

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Doyoumind · 15/02/2021 21:46

Yes, Philomena is sad and I think I did cry.

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Pyewhacket · 15/02/2021 21:50

Argentina v England , quarter final 1986 World Cup. That’ll make you cry.

niceupthedance · 15/02/2021 22:01

A monster calls. I'm a bit of a swinging brick at times but I was wailing in the cinema

StressedTired · 15/02/2021 22:35

@LiveintheNow

Lion, left me unable to speak at the end
Another vote for Lion. Tears springing just thinking about it.
notangelinajolie · 15/02/2021 23:09

It's an oldie but watch The Railway Children with Jenny Agutter.
daddy, my daddy Sad

RainyAfternoon · 15/02/2021 23:15

Two Italian films...
Il Postino
Life is Beautiful
Both beautiful but sad. I have never cried at any other films...

Chimboo · 15/02/2021 23:20

Lion, but when the real photos were shown. Wailing.

Oddly, The Green Mile makes me cry. I start when matey gets told there’s no such thing as Mouseville and it pretty much doesn’t stop after that 😶

butterfly990 · 15/02/2021 23:23

I was going to say Lion.

I watched it on a nighttime flight and was bawling my eyes out. The young lads sat next to me thought I was odd to begin with and I didn't disappoint.

snowblower · 15/02/2021 23:24

Yesterday I watched A dog's way home. I cried so much I couldn't catch my breath, proper big sobs.

Gotheeunicorns · 15/02/2021 23:27

Gorillas in the Most
Million Dollar Baby
A Star is Born
Grand Touring

All made me blub

Gotheeunicorns · 15/02/2021 23:27

Tourino

HowWonderful · 15/02/2021 23:29

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mineofuselessinformation · 15/02/2021 23:30

OP, if you're still up, this:
m.youtube.com/watch?v=NLlOeGeVih4&feature=share

bibbidybobbidyboo · 15/02/2021 23:31

I haven't seen the film of A Monster Calls but the play made me bawl.

The Hate U Give was devastating.

The funeral scene in 4 Weddings and a Funeral when they recite the Auden poem always gets me too.