Top 10 Saddest Movies of All Time

The history of cinema has seen a great deal of variety in terms of film making, with a wide range of genres covered such as action, animation, romance, thrillers and tragedies. A long list of heart wrenching films have been made, which can be counted among the saddest movies of all time. These films have all the elements to move the audience to tears.

Here is a list of top 10 saddest movies of all time:

1- Titanic

The tear jerking movie, which narrates the tragic love story of Jack Dawson (Leonardo DiCaprio) and Rose DeWitt Bukater, in the backdrop of the sinking of the great Titanic is one of the saddest movies of all times. It highlights the class difference between the rich and the poor and how true love overcomes all these differences. The poor boy sacrifices his love and she holds on to his memories for her entire life. By far, this movie epitomizes love.

2- Beaches

The film is an ode to friendship between the two main characters, played to perfection by Bette Midler and Barbara Hershey, and how this true friendship transcends the challenges of life and even death. They share a bitter sweet relationship, during which they stand by each other by thick and thin.

3- My Life

A touching story about a father eagerly awaiting the birth of his child but confronted with the truth that he is suffering from cancer and does not have more than 4 months to live. He then starts making a movie about himself, for his child to see and know his father, whom he is never going to know. This story is like an emotional roller coaster ride, inducing tears as well as laughter.

4- It’s a Wonderful Life

A story revolving around the characters of a father George Bailey played by Jimmy Stewart and his daughter Zuzu, this film continues to be an emotional journey and a true tear jerker, decades after it was first release. A perfect watch for the Holiday season.

5- E.T. The Extraterrestrial

A masterpiece by the ace film maker Steven Speilberg, who managed to portray the beautiful bonding between the extraterrestrial and the lonely boy Elliot, to perfection. There are some extremely touching scenes such as the near death experience of ET and his painful farewell, bound to get a few tears from the viewers.

6- Romeo and Juliet

The evergreen adaptation of the Shakespeare tragedy is another one of the saddest films of all times. The 1968 classic was an award winning movie, grabbing several honors like the best costume design as well as the best cinematography. The tragic end, showing the funeral of the two star crossed lovers is sure to be a true tear jerker.

7- Gone with the Wind

A classic epic film, it has the ability to hold on the interest of the audience despite its four hour length. The tragic life story of poor Scarlett O Hara inspires more tragedy than many of the Shakespearian tragic characters. The numerous characters of the film move through sad tragedies and reach their devastating and hopeless ends, moving the viewers to tears.

8- Terms of Endearment:

The sad story of a dying child has always got the potential to make one of the saddest movies of all times, and this one is no exception. Debra Winger and Shirley MacLaine have portrayed their characters to absolute perfection. This movie is amongst the most popular tear jerkers of all times.

9-Ghost

Ghost is a film which deals with the very delicate subject of losing a loved one to senseless violence, with great finesse and perfection, bringing tears to every eye. The romantic pottery wheel scene can move the toughest among us to tears. Patrick Swayze has played his role to perfection in this film.

10-Old Yeller

This touching tale of a boy and his dog is among the top 10 saddest movies of all times. It is about the loyalty shown by the dog, Old Yeller to the boy, Travis and his family. The dog even goes on to fight a rabid wolf to protect the family and meets a long and painful end in the process.

Watching these saddest movies of all times are sure to move you to tears!!!