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25. Coco
Coco is a unique celebration of family and memory, following a young boy’s journey into the Land of the Dead to uncover his heritage. With stunning visuals and a heartfelt story, it’s an unforgettable film that honors tradition while capturing the power of love and music. | © Walt Disney Pictures
24. Rabbit Hole
Rabbit Hole is a raw and honest look at a couple struggling to cope with the loss of their young son, each trying to find their way through grief. The film handles its heavy subject with warmth and subtle humor, showing that healing doesn’t follow a set timeline but comes through connection and perseverance. | © Lionsgate Films
23. Bridge to Terabithia
Bridge to Terabithia looks like a magical kids’ adventure, but it surprises with a deeper, more mature story about friendship and the struggles of growing up. The young actors bring real heart to the film, which balances imagination with honest moments about family, school, and loss. | © Paramount Pictures
22. The Fault in Our Stars
The Fault in Our Stars is a deeply emotional love story about two teenagers who connect while dealing with serious illness. It’s incredibly sad but also full of beauty, capturing the intensity and comfort of young love in a way that feels real and unforgettable. | © 20th Century Studios
21. The Babadook
The Babadook is a haunting psychological horror about a grieving mother struggling with loss while facing a dark, mysterious presence. It creeps under your skin by blending real emotional pain with eerie and unforgettable chills. | © Umbrella Entertainment
20. Beaches
Beaches is the story of two women whose friendship carries them through decades of love, loss, fights, and forgiveness, proving that soulmates aren’t always romantic. It’s a deeply emotional film about that one friend who never really leaves your heart, no matter how much time or distance comes between you. | © Touchstone Pictures
19. Marley & Me
Marley & Me begins as a fun story about a wild, lovable dog who turns a young couple’s life upside down with his constant troublemaking and endless energy. As the years pass, this movie shifts into something more emotional, about growing up and saying goodbye. | © 20th Century Studios
18. P.S. I Love You
P.S. I Love You follows a young widow who begins receiving letters from her late husband, guiding her through grief and helping her find a path forward. It’s deeply emotional, with just the right mix of heartbreak and hope to keep you hooked. | © Warner Bros. Pictures
17. A Walk to Remember
A Walk to Remember tells the story of a rebellious teen who falls for a quiet, faith-driven girl and finds his life transformed in ways he never imagined. It’s a simple, emotional love story that sneaks up on you and delivers a gut punch you won’t forget. | © Warner Bros. Pictures
16. A Single Man
A Single Man follows a grieving professor as he navigates one day in his life after the sudden loss of his partner, quietly unravelling beneath a polished exterior. With haunting visuals and an unforgettable performance by Colin Firth, it’s a deeply personal portrait of love, loss, and the silence in between. | © The Weinstein Company
15. The Virgin Suicides
The Virgin Suicides explores the mysterious lives and tragic fate of five sisters through the eyes of the neighbourhood boys who were forever haunted by them. Dreamy, unsettling, and quietly devastating, this movie captures the confusion of adolescence and the weight of grief that can never fully be explained. | © Paramount Pictures
14. The Snow Sister
The Snow Sister is a heartfelt Christmas tale about a young girl preparing for the holidays while quietly holding onto the memory of her twin sister. What begins as a cheerful children's story gently transforms into a touching reflection on grief, family, and the warmth that lives on in the people we’ve lost. | © Netflix
13. The Bucket List
The Bucket List follows two terminally ill men, one a reserved family man, the other a wealthy cynic, who escape the hospital to chase a list of things they want to do before they die. It’s a funny, touching road trip about unlikely friendship, second chances, and finding joy when time is short. | © Warner Bros. Pictures
12. The Pursuit of Happyness
The Pursuit of Happyness tells the true story of a man who loses everything but refuses to give up, fighting to build a better life for himself and his young son. It’s a tough watch at times, but the payoff is powerful, and Will Smith gives one of his most powerful performances. | © Sony Pictures Releasing
11. Steel Magnolias
Steel Magnolias is a heartfelt story about six Southern women whose friendship carries them through laughter, gossip, and unimaginable loss. It’s one of those rare films that makes you laugh out loud, then suddenly leaves you wiping away tears. | © TriStar Pictures
10. The Lovely Bones
The Lovely Bones follows a young girl watching from the afterlife as her family struggles to cope with her murder and uncover the truth. It’s a haunting and unconventional blend of tragedy, mystery, and surreal beauty that hits harder than most critics gave it credit for. | © Paramount Pictures
9. City of Angels
City of Angels tells the story of an angel who falls in love with a human and faces the ultimate choice between eternity and one fleeting, human life. Beyond the romance, the film stands out for its unexpected attention to detail, which makes the emotional impact feel even more real. | © Warner Bros. Pictures
8. The Shack
The Shack caught many by surprise, what seems like just another faith-based drama turns into an emotional experience that’s hard to shake. Centred on grief, forgiveness, and spiritual healing, this movie delivers a message that hits deep, even if you're not religious. | © Lionsgate Films
7. The Lion King
The Lion King tells the story of Simba, a young lion prince who must face tragedy, exile, and his destiny to reclaim his place as king. With unforgettable music and powerful themes of loss and courage, it remains one of Disney’s most emotionally resonant classic movies. | © Walt Disney Pictures
6. The Descendants
The Descendants follows a father struggling to keep his family together after his wife falls into a coma and he discovers a painful secret. It’s a grounded, emotional story about trust, parenting, and learning how to move forward when everything changes. | © Searchlight Pictures
5. Up
Up is the story of a widower who ties thousands of balloons to his house to fulfil a lifelong promise to his late wife, only to discover a stowaway boy scout along for the ride. It’s a funny, heartwarming adventure that begins with one of the most emotional openings in animated film history. | © Walt Disney Pictures
4. A Monster Calls
A Monster Calls follows a young boy who copes with the illness of his mother through visits from a towering tree monster that tells him stories. Blending fantasy with raw emotion, it’s a powerful tale about grief, truth, and the complexity of letting go. | © Universal Studios
3. My Girl
My Girl tells the story of 11-year-old Vada as she navigates the confusion of childhood, first crushes, and the painful realities of loss. It's a touching coming-of-age film that balances innocence and heartbreak with genuine warmth and unforgettable performances. | © Columbia Pictures
2. What Dreams May Come
What Dreams May Come takes you on a visually breathtaking journey through the afterlife as a man searches for his wife in a surreal world shaped by emotion and memory. It's a deeply personal story about love that defies even death, with unforgettable imagery and a hauntingly spiritual core. | © Universal Studios
1. Manchester by the Sea
Manchester by the Sea follows a grieving man forced to confront his past when he becomes guardian to his teenage nephew. Quiet, raw, and deeply human, the film explores how guilt can consume you, and how healing doesn’t always come wrapped in resolution. | © Roadside Attractions
