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

Bring some popcorn and some tissues.

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.