Some films entertain and touch the left-side of your brain; a few break you and make you think about things you never thought existed; and honestly, some are set out to make you cry. These Netflix tear-jerkers are not merely crying contests; they are classic tales of love, loss, and longing that people always seem to gravitate toward, even when they break their hearts. Top 7 Emotional Movies on Netflix That Break You Beautifully.
1. Kal Ho Naa Ho (2003)
Amid all the glamour and tragedy lies the love story of Aman, played by Shah Rukh Khan, a Westside resident terminally ill with an affliction, whose loss finally makes him one of the most tragic figures to have ever graced the Bollywood screen.
2. One Day (2011)
Beautifully sad, it chronicles 20 years of friendship along a single date, marking each year for Anne Hathaway and Jim Sturgess. Amazing chemistry drew viewers in even deeper into the tragic twist.
3. Laila Majnu (2018)
With the original story as its thematic basis, this modern-day tale of tragedy demonstrates how love and madness walk hand-in-hand. The performances complemented by poetic storytelling make Laila Majnu hauntingly beautiful.
4. 20th Century Girl (2022)
The film depicts a Korean version of innocence in first love and a heart-wrenching twist. Its nostalgic vibe and emotional subtlety made it a sleeper hit among K-drama lovers.
5. Ae Dil Hai Mushkil (2016)
If anything, unrequited love has never felt so real or glamorous; with mesmerizing music and stellar performances, this Karan Johar film is pure emotional vulnerability at its peak.
6. Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind (2004)
Visually stunning and dipping headfirst into the waters of memory and heartbreak: a strange love story starring Jim Carrey and Kate Winslet, where forgetting does not end the pain.
7. The Sky Is Pink (2019)
The true story behind this Priyanka Chopra film is an honest celebration of life through the vision of terminal illness and familial love. It is heartbreaking but inspirational.
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