19 movies so sad that you won’t watch them again

The genre of sad movies can be a good choice when you are feeling down and need a good cry to feel better. As people relate to the stories of these movies and resonate deeply the emotions flow freely. However, there are some movies that are so sad that it is too difficult to watch again. So, in this list, we are going to talk about 19 movies so sad that you won’t watch them again. Please note that this entire article is based on the writer's opinion. Reader's discretion is advised.

1) Hachi: A Dog’s Tale

Hachi: A Dog’s Tale is often considered one of the saddest movies. It's too sad to watch again, especially for dog lovers. The movie tells the story of a dog named Hatchi whose unwavering loyalty and love for his owner has swayed the hearts of millions. Hachi: A Dog's Tale is based on the true story of a Japanese Akita dog named Hachiko who waited for his owner’s return for years at the same spot even after his owner's death.

2) Grave Of The Fireflies

Grave Of The Fireflies tells the story of two siblings, Seita and Setsuko who are struggling to survive after experiencing a bombing that destroys their hometown. Grave Of The Fireflies portrays the human cost and struggles during the war. Seita and Setsuko’s struggle while battling starvation and disease is depicted in a realistic manner in the movie. The movie is often said to be too sad for its poignant depiction of suffering and a tragic ending that is too sad to watch again.

3)The Boy In Stripped Pajamas

The Boy In Stripped Pajamas tells the story of a young boy named Bruno whose friendship with Shmuel ends in a tragedy. Shmuel is a young boy who is a prisoner at the concentration camp where Bruno's father worked. The harrowing depiction of suffering at the concentration camps during the Holocaust has been depicted in the movie. The loss of innocence and Bruno's desperate measures to save his friends end with horrors that viewers have found difficult to watch again.

4) Marley And Me

Marley And Me tells the story of a young couple named John and Jennifer who adopt a puppy named Marley. As Marley grows he becomes an integral part of their life and the couple learns valuable lessons like patience and unconditional love through Marley. The movie though heartwarming and hilarious has a tragic ending which the viewers have found difficult to watch again. The movie’s tragic ending depicts how farewells are heartbreaking and the moments spent together feel fleeting and transient.

5) The Elephant Man

The Elephant Man is about a disfigured man named Joseph Merrick who is suffering because of a rare condition. He is treated as a freak and is exploited for profit. The movie depicts the cruelty that Merrick faced in his life. The dehumanization and exploitation that are depicted in the movie are often too disheartening for the viewers to watch again.

6) Schindler’s List

Schindler’s List is a tragic movie that revolves around the Holocaust and its sufferings. The depiction of violence in a graphic manner in the movie which depicts the brutality of the Nazi regime is overwhelming for many viewers. The suffering endured by the Jewish people along with the lasting trauma the suffering had on these people have been depicted in the movie. Though the movie shows the significance of courage and compassion it is too sad to watch again for some viewers.

7) The Green Mile

The Green Mile tells the story of John Coffey who is an innocent man suffering from the injustice done towards him. He possesses immense healing powers which the viewers have found heartbreaking considering the situation he is in. The depiction of cruelty and punishment that is shown in the movie is dehumanizing. The movie explores the themes of loss, grief, and the transient nature of life. The movie's profound depiction of sadness and suffering through John Coffey is too difficult to watch again according to the viewers.

8) Life Is Beautiful

The movie has a unique depiction of innocence as it tells the story through a child's perspective. Gio is unaware of the grave situation that he is in at the concentration camp as his father shields him from the harsh realities using his games. Gio's father's unwavering intent to protect and shield Gio has resonated with the viewers. In spite of Guido's best efforts to shield his son, he is unable to do so. The ending of the movie has a lasting impact on the viewers making it hard to watch again.

9) Dancer In The Dark

Dancer In The Dark is a poignant and emotionally devastating movie that tells the story of Salma who has a degenerative eye condition. Despite her difficulties, Selma maintains a positive outlook on life. The injustices faced by Selma have been depicted in a graphic manner in the movie. The disturbing ending of the movie has made it difficult to rewatch for the viewers.

10) Watership Down

This 1978 movie is often said to be too emotionally disheartening to be rewatched according to the viewers. The graphic violence that is depicted in the movie where the rabbits are getting hunted by the foxes, owls, and other predators has a surprising level of realism. The themes of loss and grief have a lasting impact on the viewers. The harsh realities of the world have been portrayed in Watership Down. The movie is critically acclaimed for its depiction of haunting imagery.

11) The Fox And The Hound

Despite being a Disney movie, The Fox And The Hound is often catered to children and young viewers the movie is often said to be too sad to rewatch by some viewers. The movie revolves around the friendship of Tod, the fox, and Copper, the hound dog, which suffer because of societal pressure and the inherent differences between their species. The subtle exploration of the themes of prejudice and discrimination and strong emotions that are portrayed through the songs is often too difficult to rewatch according to the viewers.

12) Old Yeller

Old Yeller tells the story of Travis Coates and his beloved dog. The movie depicts the loss of innocence when Travis has to make the difficult decision to put down his best friend which emotionally impacts him. The bond that Travis and Old Yeller have along with the adventures that these two had have deeply resonated with the viewers. The themes of loss, suffering, and the realities of life in the movie have often been said to be too difficult to watch again by the viewers.

13) Million Dollar Baby

Million Dollar Baby is a critically acclaimed movie with four Academy Awards. The movie’s depiction of Maggie’s devastating injury which leaves her paralyzed is heartbreaking for the viewers. The guilt that Maggie’s trainer, Frankie, suffers has deeply resonated with the viewers. Despite the hopefulness that Maggie had initially, her understanding of the extent of the disability and plea for euthanasia portraying the themes of life, death, and dignity is often said to be too difficult to watch again by viewers.

14) The Pursuit Of Happiness

Though The Pursuit Of Happyness is an inspiring movie it is often said to be difficult to rewatch according to the viewers for how sad it is. The realistic depiction of the realities of poverty and the struggles of homelessness evokes deep emotions in the viewers. The bond between father and son is heartwarming and heartbreaking as well as the viewers witness the struggles Chris endures for his son. The movie is based on the true story of Christopher Gardner.

15) 12 Years A Slave

12 Years Slave depicts the harrowing violence of slavery through graphic description. The graphic depiction of the dehumanizing exploitation that the enslaved people suffered is emotionally traumatic for many viewers. The movie profoundly illustrates the loss of freedom and dignity experienced by Solomon Northup and the other enslaved people. The movie is based on the true story which adds a layer of emotional weight to it and is often said to be too sad to rewatch according to some viewers.

16) Beasts Of No Nation

Beasts Of No Motion tells the story of a young boy named Agu who is forced to become a child soldier. Agu’s loss of innocence and descent into violence is disturbing and heartbreaking. The movie’s portrayal of the harrowing depiction of war and violence in a graphic manner is disheartening to the viewers. The movie has a powerful psychological impact on the viewers for its themes of dehumanization, hope, and humanity and is often said to be too sad to rewatch.

17) Manchester By The Sea

Manchester By The Sea tells the story of Lee Chandler, a man who is suffering from the consequences of a past tragedy. Lee's deep-seated guilt and self-blame are portrayed in a heartbreaking manner in the movie. The complexities of grief, loss, and regret experienced by characters in the movie deeply resonate with the viewers. The movie does not provide any true sense of closure which is unsettling for many viewers. The unflinching portrayal of grief in the movie is often difficult to rewatch for some viewers.

18) Benji The Hunted

The movie is known for its constant depiction of perilous situations which makes it filled with anxiety. The uncertainty of the dangers faced by Benji when he takes on the responsibility of taking care of orphaned cougar kittens depicts the vulnerability and a feeling of sadness. Though a story of survival Benji The Hunted evokes the themes of the dangers of human intervention and survival which makes it difficult to watch according to some viewers.

19) The Pianist

The Pianist is known for its profound themes of survival, humanity in the face of inhumanity, loss of innocence, and the human spirit. The graphic violence that is depicted in this movie is difficult to watch for some viewers. It tells the story of Wladyslaw Szpilman, a Jewish pianist who is struggling to survive with hunger, constant fear, and loss. The movie is based on a true story and is known for its unflinching portrayal of the Holocaust which makes it difficult to rewatch for some viewers.