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Wellness > Mental Health

15 Amazing Movies Necessary For A Therapeutic Cry

This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at U Iowa chapter.

Being in college can be very stressful, and sometimes all you need to do is have a good cry. These 15 movies will totally bring you to tears and help distract you from the stresses that school brings. 

1. Schindler’s List (1993)

It’s a film about the Holocaust and tissues are necessary to watch this. 

2. Forrest Gump (1994)

R.I.P. Jenny.

3. Finding Neverland (2004)

So good, but so sad.

4. The Notebook (2004)

First movie I ever ugly cried to.

5. The Pursuit of Happiness (2006)

This father-son duo is too good.

6. Atonement (2007)

This movie is so underrated and will not only make you cry, but will make you frustrated.

7. P.S. I Love You (2007)

P. S. I love this movie.

8. Marley and Me (2008)

You know it’s coming… but you still watch.

9. My Sisters Keeper (2009)

This movie has so many iconic scenes and will leave you bawling.

10. The Time Traveler’s Wife (2009)

The book and movie are both worth checking out.

11. Up (2009)

Ellie. Enough said.

12. Charlie St. Cloud (2010)

Zac Efron killed it.

13. Remember Me (2010)

You don’t even see this plot twist coming.

14. About Time (2013)

Rachel McAdams always makes me cry.

15. The Fault in Our Stars (2014)

Okay? Okay. Yes. I am crying.

Grab the tissues and start watching these movies now! Good luck…

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