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20 Movies That Make Me Cry.
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The Lord of the Rings - The Return of the King (Platinum Series Special Extended Edition)The Lord of the Rings - The Return of the King (Platinum Series Special Extended Edition)
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The Grey Havens, when Frodo says goodbye to Merry, Pippin, and lastly, Sam.
Rain Man (Special Edition)Rain Man (Special Edition)
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The penultimate scene, when Ray leans his head against Charlie's. "I like having you for my big brother." "Yeah."
Watership Down (Deluxe Edition)Watership Down (Deluxe Edition)
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"Bright Eyes," sure, but mainly the very last scene with Hazel. Stirring music, too.
Plague Dogs (UNCUT) [ NON-USA FORMAT, PAL, Reg.2 Import - Netherlands ]Plague Dogs (UNCUT) [ NON-USA FORMAT, PAL, Reg.2 Import - Netherlands ]
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You really have to have a strong stomach to get through this one. So sad it's haunting. (Unfortunately, the full-length version of the movie has yet to get a Region 1 release.)
A.I. - Artificial Intelligence (Widescreen Two-Disc Special Edition)A.I. - Artificial Intelligence (Widescreen Two-Disc Special Edition)
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Such an underappreciated movie. And my god, I'm bawling when the end credits start.
Bambi (2-Disc Special Platinum Edition)Bambi (2-Disc Special Platinum Edition)
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You have to be some sort of world class A-hole to not cry with this one. "You're mother can't be with you anymore." Shakes you to the core.
Dumbo (Big Top Edition)Dumbo (Big Top Edition)
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See previous film's description. If you don't shed a tear during the "Baby Mine" scene, what on earth is wrong with you!?
Lonesome DoveLonesome Dove
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"By God, Woodrow . . . . . been quite a party, ain't it?" Truly one of the greatest motion pictures of all time.
E.T. - The Extra-Terrestrial (Ultimate Gift Boxed Set)E.T. - The Extra-Terrestrial (Ultimate Gift Boxed Set)
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When E.T. dies, I think we all die a little. "I'll believe in you all my life."
Million Dollar Baby (Three-Disc Collector's Edition)Million Dollar Baby (Three-Disc Collector's Edition)
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Every time someone claims Clint Eastwood has no emotional range, I want to slug 'em.
Forrest Gump (Two-Disc Special Collector's Edition)Forrest Gump (Two-Disc Special Collector's Edition)
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Many, many moments, to be sure, but the kicker for me is: And just then, I heard Bubba say something I'll never forget . . . . "I wanna go home."
HookHook
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"I know why I went back, I know why I grew up: I wanted to be a Father." A miraculous movie, pure and simple.
Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan - The Director's Cut (Two-Disc Special Collector's Edition)Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan - The Director's Cut (Two-Disc Special Collector's Edition)
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Sure, he comes back in the next movie, but Spock's death is one of the scenes that elevates Star Trek to a whole new level. And William Shatner gets no respect as an actor (unjustly so), but his eulogy speech is the ultimate testament to his true talents. "Of all the souls I have encountered in my travels, his was the most . . . . human."
The Shawshank Redemption (Two-Disc Special Edition)The Shawshank Redemption (Two-Disc Special Edition)
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Even the most macho of men will admit freely to crying during this movie.
The Mission (Two-Disc Special Edition)The Mission (Two-Disc Special Edition)
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The movie itself is more intellectual fare, and not as emotional as it could and should have been (though it's still very good), but the redemption scene will have you crying right alongside with Robert De Niro.
Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs (Disney Special Platinum Edition)Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs (Disney Special Platinum Edition)
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Honestly, I was never a huge fan of this movie growing up (but can appreciate and respect it from an historical standpoint), but the ONE PART that's always gotten me, when Grumpy cries . . . I mean, come on, that is just so heartbreaking.
Saving Private Ryan (Widescreen Two-Disc Special Edition)Saving Private Ryan (Widescreen Two-Disc Special Edition)
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Again, many moments. But the best (not to mention the key line to the whole movie): "Tell me I'm a good man."
One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest (Two-Disc Special Edition)One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest (Two-Disc Special Edition)
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The final scene. The review on the back of the DVD describes the movie as "a film of almost elemental force." The whole movie IS great, but it's really referring to the final scene, in my opinion.
On Golden Pond (Special Edition)On Golden Pond (Special Edition)
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One of the most honest movies ever made. That's the only way I know how to describe it.
Schindler's List (Widescreen Edition)Schindler's List (Widescreen Edition)
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What's there to say about this movie that hasn't been said? A transcendental experience. When Liam Neeson breaks down in regret and shame, and all the people he has saved encircle him. Has a more powerful scene ever been committed to film?