20 Movies that will make you utterly emotional by the end

Modified Dec 27, 2024 02:17 ET

The Pursuit of Happyness (2006) | Image Source: Columbia Pictures

9. The Shawshank Redemption (1994)

The Shawshank Redemption (1994) | Image Source: Columbia Pictures

A tale of friendship, hope, and redemption-the very name The Shawshank Redemption has become something synonymous with these emotions both being heartbreaking and emotionally uplifting in its presentation. The final scene of Andy Dufresne and Ellis "Red" Redding, set against the harsh background of a prison, itself a testament to the ability of hope to shine into even the darkest of souls, is cinematic magic for its sheer, pure truth. It is a film that warrants its emotional payoff from years of storytelling, rendering it completely fulfilling.