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Movies That Will Make You Cry (According to Science)
Neuroscientists ranked the most emotionally devastating films. Grab tissues.
WatchPulse Team
•January 11, 2025
•8 min read
#Sad Movies#Tearjerkers#Science#Emotions
Neuroscientists measured emotional responses to films. These triggered the strongest tear responses across all demographics.
- Up (2009) - The opening montage destroys everyone
- The Green Mile (1999) - Injustice that breaks you
- Schindler's List (1993) - Historical tragedy
- Marley & Me (2008) - The dog movie
- The Fault in Our Stars (2014) - Young love and loss
Why We Cry at Movies
Crying releases stress hormones and triggers endorphins. It's emotional cleansing. Sometimes you need a good cry.
Crying at movies isn't weakness. It's emotional intelligence in action.