11 Movies To Watch On Netflix Canada If You Need A Good Cry

Bring some popcorn and some tissues.
Lead Writer, Travel

Everyone needs a good cry once and a while, and what better way to let those emotions out than by watching a heart-wrenching film.

These sad movies on Netflix Canada will have you reaching for a box of tissues.

Filled with moments for happy tears, nostalgia and heartbreak, the list includes some old classics as well as some recent releases.

The Notebook is always a go-to when you need a good cry, and Titanic is guaranteed to get those tears flowing.

Take part in some movie therapy by watching these tear-jerkers.

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Titanic

Rating: 7.8/10

Why You Need To Watch It: With 11 Oscar wins, this film is one of the most popular of all time. The movie follows both the tragedy of the Titanic as well as a heart-wrenching love story between a young aristocrat and a poor artist.

A Star Is Born

Rating: 7.6/10

Why You Need To Watch It: Bradley Cooper and Lady Gaga bring this remake to life in a dazzling way. A relationship between two musicians becomes strained by factors like fame and substance abuse in this story.

Forrest Gump

Rating: 8.8/10

Why You Need To Watch It: This classic film starring Tom Hanks tells the tale of a man with a low IQ who seeks to be reunited with the love of his life. 

Marriage Story

Rating: 7.9/10

Why You Need To Watch It: The Oscar-winning film takes a look into the lives of a family dealing with a crumbling marriage.

The Notebook

Rating: 7.8/10

Why You Need To Watch It: This film is one of the most iconic tear-jerkers of all time. Starring Canadian actors Ryan Gosling and Rachel McAdams, the movie tells the story of two star-crossed lovers torn apart by their social differences.

The Pursuit Of Happyness

Rating: 8/10

Why You Need To Watch It: Will Smith and Jaden Smith star in this film as a single father and his son navigating family life.

Dear John

Rating: 6.3/10

Why You Need To Watch It: A soldier falls in love with a college girl while on leave, but when war separates them, their relationship is tested and strained.

Stand By Me

Rating: 8.1/10

Why You Need To Watch It: Based on a novel by Stephen King, this classic film follows the story of four young boys who embark on a journey to discover a dead body.

Good Will Hunting

Rating: 8.3/10

Why You Need To Watch It: A gifted young man receives direction from a psychiatrist to help get his life back on track in this award-winning film.

My Girl

Rating: 6.9/10

Why You Need To Watch It: This sentimental coming-of-age story will get you in the feels. With both comical and heartbreaking moments, it's the perfect movie to cozy up and cry to.

One Day

Rating: 7/10

Why You Need To Watch It: After spending a night together after graduation, a man and woman begin a lifelong friendship, and continue to meet up on the exact same day for years to come.

  • Lead Writer

    Madeline Forsyth is a Toronto-based Lead Writer for Narcity Media. After earning her B.A. (Hons) at Queen's University, she spent a year travelling much of the world as a flight attendant. Now, she uses her experience in the travel industry and passion for writing to share stories about buzzworthy events and adventures across Canada and the globe. Madeline has been published in PopSugar and has interviewed sports and entertainment personalities for Narcity. She has covered and photographed restaurant openings as well as event launches such as the world premiere of the Dr. Seuss Experience. Some of her favourite things to write about include charming small towns and anything to do with Harry Potter.

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