Best Sad Movies on Netflix That: We all know that laughter is good for health. But, sometimes crying can also be good for you. So, if you really want a catharsis, just have a sit and treat yourself to a good cry. We are used to military homecoming surprise videos making us cry, so now it’s the time to turn to a different solution: sad movies on Netflix.
Below are said movies on Netflix that will make you cry:
Marriage Story
Marriage Story is one of the best sad movies that will really make you cry. It is a 2019 drama film written, directed, and produced by Noah Baumbach. The film’s cast includes stars like Scarlett Johansson and Adam Driver, with Laura Dern, Alan Alda, Ray Liotta, Julie Hagerty, and Merritt Wever in supporting roles.
What’s Eating Gilbert Grape is a 1993 American drama film directed by Lasse Hallström and starring Johnny Depp, Juliette Lewis, Darlene Cates, and Leonardo DiCaprio. The Netflix film is basically about the 24-year-old Gilbert (Depp) who is a grocery store clerk caring for his morbidly obese mother (Cates) and his mentally impaired younger brother (DiCaprio) in a sleepy Midwestern town.
The screenplay was written by Peter Hedges, based on his 1991 novel of the same name. The film was well-received and DiCaprio received his first Academy Award nomination for his role.
Seven Pounds
Seven Pounds is a 2008 American drama film, directed by Gabriele Muccino.In the Netflix film, Will Smith stars as a man who sets out to change the lives of seven people. Rosario Dawson, Woody Harrelson, and Barry Pepper also star. The film was released in theatres in the United States and Canada on December 19, 2008, by Columbia Pictures.
On the film, Ben Thomas (Will Smith)’s mission is to improve the lives of seven strangers who need a second chance in life. He pretends to be an IRS agent to gain the trust of the people he wants to help.
First They Killed My Father
This historical thriller film was directed and co-written by Angelina Jolie is based on Loung Ung’s memoir of the same name. It basically tells the story of Ung, who at five years old was trained to be a child soldier in Cambodia while her siblings were sent to labor camps during the Khmer Rouge regime.
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