124 Of The Saddest Movies That Will Rip Your Heart Out

We're not robots. We feel things. And that means we can't survive on happy romcoms, comedic bromances and dramatic sci-fi action sequences alone. Of course we like our joy, but we need our sadness, too. It's not about wallowing in misery; it's about getting lost in a story that captures the full human experience, with all of its highs and lows.

A good drama hits you right where it hurts, whether it's Blue Valentine's broken romance or Fruitvale Station's sense of injustice, or Kramer vs. Kramer's parental strife. If these cinematic tear-jerkers don't have you crying, keening, and curling up into a little ball, we don't know what will.

Now, grab a box of tissues — or a friend’s sleeve, whatever works — and get ready for some much-needed cathartic wallowing. If you're feeling fancy, you can even try staring into a fireplace as the tears gently flow down your face, Call Me By Your Name style.

Ahead, 124 of the best sad movies we've ever seen.