Whilst many are still wallowing over the fate of Fez and Ashtray in the recent release of Euphoria's second season, many fans have turned to other movies and shows to allow them to sit with all their feelings a bit longer. From romances without a happy ending to light-hearted comedies that dive into some serious topics, there are several movies out there that encourage fans to feel every emotion.
Many films continue to be blacklisted for being too sad, but indulging in these emotional flicks could actually have some surprising benefits. These are just a few movies that allow the viewer to do just that.
The Bridges Of Madison County (1995)
The Bridges Of Madison County is a wholesome story of spontaneous love but unfortunately, it is one that is forbidden by the things that matter more. The movie is not just about romance, though, but also about deep hidden messages that encourage fans to look at life through a new yet raw lens, teaching viewers that sometimes one has to put their happiness aside for others.
Unlike most romantic dramas, the movie left viewers without a happy ever after by accurately representing that sometimes promises outweigh everything else. The story of sca and Robert is a poetic love story that was only meant to last a short while, and viewers were left heartbroken alongside the movie couple.
One Day (2011)
One Day is a tragic romantic drama that captures the way friendships, jobs, and lives can change over the years as it follows Dexter and Emma through their lives. The movie's unusual structure honestly represents life by highlighting not only the highs but also the lows and how these lows can change one's whole life.
Emma and Dexter's relationship allowed many fans to see their own friendships mirrored back to them, which is perhaps what made it such an emotive watch. One Day didn't just document how relationships change throughout life, but also how relationships can even tragically change lives, leaving viewers shocked as it showed how quickly it can all happen.
Five Feet Apart (2019)
Five Feet Apart stresses the fragility of life and the way that illness can impact even the simplest of things, with the characters grieving those they had lost as well as the life they had before.
It is a powerful watch that showcases just how short life is, whilst also highlighting how relationships can make life that much easier in times of difficulty. Five Feet Apart is a touching reminder of how love can feel like a temporary pause on the harsh realities of life, but ultimately the movie still leaves viewers in tears by the end.
About Time (2013)
About Time is an unconventional romance movie that combined time travel with love. Its unique plot had fans hooked from the beginning and continues to be an emotive watch even today. The movie's theme of time travel prompts many viewers to question what they would change if they could go back in time and how their future may change if they did.
It toys with viewers' emotions once it is revealed that Tim can travel back in time and highlights how the past is a firm feature in making people who they are. About Time also explores grief in a very raw and honest way that leaves many fans wishing they better valued their time with lost loved ones, making it a guaranteed tear-jerker.
Inside Out (2015)
animated movie that viewers aren't afraid to say made them emotional. The family flick creates an important conversation about children's mental health but also resonates with older viewers too. It hones in on the brain and cleverly offers a visual component for each emotion, as it explores the way mental health affects the brain and its memory.
The movie provides an incredibly wholesome outlook on the way viewers' brains keep everything together whilst also showcasing how mental health can affect that. Inside Out combines humor with an important and creative message that saw the movie become a poignant family watch, guaranteed to make fans aware of those core emotions running around in their head.
Marley & Me (2008)
Any movie with a dog as one of the main characters is bound to be a tear-jerker, but Marley & Me has to be the best to watch when you just want to feel sad. It starts as a wholesome flick about family life and what it means to have a pet, encouraging viewers to get attached, before shattering their hearts into tiny pieces when Marley's life comes to an end.
The movie provides viewers with a raw sense of reality that the majority of them have encountered or potentially will, but then allows the viewer to release those built-up emotions, making many fans feel better after watching.
Call Me By Your Name (2017)
movie to get in the mood for spring but it is also one to watch when one wants to wallow in sadness. The movie encourages its fans to become invested in the somewhat tragic secret relationship of Oliver and Elio and places each viewer as a voyeur, allowing them to believe in something they know will end in heartbreak.
Therefore, when viewers reach the end, they are prepared for the heartbreak they are about to endure, making it both a heartwarming and heart-wrenching watch for those viewers who want all the feels (the good and the bad).
The Edge Of Seventeen (2016)
The Edge Of Seventeen isn't just a perfect coming-of-age movie but also a great one to watch when feeling confused as to what to feel. The movie is likely one of the first in the genre to have a thoroughly unreliable main character who pushes everyone away in a bid to cope with her emotions, normalizing the many feelings fans themselves may have and making it a thoroughly relatable watch.
The movie teaches viewers that it's okay to feel whatever they may be feeling whilst simultaneously advocating for them to take responsibility for their own actions and hold themselves able. The Edge Of Seventeen stresses the importance of conversation surrounding emotions in a comedic way that touches on many important topics and encourages fans to feel.
Bridget Jones's Diary (2001)
Whilst is one of the best feel-good movies from the 2000s, the movie also has its fair share of wallowing moments, with Bridget Jones often engaging in self-pitying behavior. Her character has become a well-loved and recognized British icon that encomes the very feelings of embarrassment, awkwardness, and self-loathing.
Bridget Jones's Diary is the perfect comfort watch for anyone going through a chaotic period of life, with Bridget Jones offering a relatable representation of a life in disarray. However, as much as the movie resonates with viewers who are going through a tumultuous period in life, it also offers reassurance that things do get better even when they feel overwhelming.
Little Miss Sunshine (2006)
Despite being a light-hearted comedy, Little Miss Sunshine is the perfect movie to wallow in, with many of the characters dealing with their own personal problems, whether that be failing in their job or going through a period of dark depression after a breakup. The Hoover family resembles true family life and how helpful it can be when going through a tough time, especially when stuck in a van with them.
The movie allows viewers to take exactly what they want from the film due to its ability to capture different emotions in each scene. From crying with Olive to Richards's hidden battle with self-confidence, Little Miss Sunshine encourages fans to feel alongside the characters, making it the perfect light-hearted flick to watch on those difficult days.
