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May 4, 2024 · In this article, we’ll explore 30 heartfelt cancer movies that speak to the human experience in powerful ways, offering hope, inspiration, and a sense of solidarity to those facing similar struggles.
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- Dallas Buyers Club (2013) Directed by Jean-Marc Vallée. Starring Matthew McConaughey, Jennifer Garner, Jared Leto. Biography, Drama (1h 57m) 7.9 on IMDb — 92% on RT.
- Philadelphia (1993) Directed by Jonathan Demme. Starring Tom Hanks, Denzel Washington, Roberta Maxwell. Drama (2h 5m) 7.7 on IMDb — 81% on RT. Sufferers of HIV/AIDS had it bad in the 1980s, but what made things even worse was the shame that came with the diagnosis.
- Cat on a Hot Tin Roof (1958) Directed by Richard Brooks. Starring Elizabeth Taylor, Paul Newman, Burl Ives. Drama (1h 48m) 7.9 on IMDb — 97% on RT. In Cat on a Hot Tin Roof, it's not the protagonist who's plagued with cancer but his father.
- 50/50 (2011) Directed by Jonathan Levine. Starring Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Seth Rogen, Anna Kendrick. Comedy, Drama, Romance (1h 40m) 7.6 on IMDb — 93% on RT.
Nov 28, 2017 · Now that I have cancer, there is no end to my desire to watch movies about people dying from cancer. I’ve always been a huge movie buff, so naturally my first response to my own cancer was to find ways to put my cancer in terms of movie cancer.
- Tig Notaro: Happy to Be Here
- Irreplaceable You
- We Are Family
- American Symphony
- A Walk to Remember
- 18 Presents
- In Good Hands
- Notes For My Son
- Paddleton
‘Tig’ is a documentary film that throws light on famous stand-up comedian Tig Notaro’s cancer diagnosis and how it changed her view on life and how she used this in one of her stand-ups at the L.A. comedy club Largo, which catapulted her into an overnight sensation. It also shows how she navigates through her mother’s passing and tries to have a ch...
Tragic love stories are often the go-to themes for directors who want to make a tear-jerker of a movie dealing with cancer. And ‘Irreplaceable You’ joins this vast catalog of titles as a Netflix Original. So, if you seriously wish to shed some tears and blow your nose, you can start with this one. This story is about Abbi and Sam, who are childhood...
‘We Are Family’ is an Indian film that introduces us to Maya, a single mother of three kids. She is separated from her husband, Aman, who is currently in love with Shreya. He plans to marry her and tries to introduce her to his family several times, but his attempts are repeatedly foiled because neither his ex-wife nor his children like Shreya. How...
This Matthew Heineman-directed biographical documentary is based on the recent events in the lives of acclaimed American musician Jon Batiste and his wife, Suleika Jaouad, who is a famous author. 5-time Grammy winner Batiste decides to compose his first original symphony that he dreams of performing at Carnegie Hall. However, the return of Suleika’...
A timeless classic, ‘A Walk to Remember’ stars Mandy Moore and Shane West as high school teenagers Jamie Sullivan and Landon Carter respectively. While Landon is the popular kid, Jamie is a quiet and meek student who mostly keeps to herself. While Landon doesn’t seem to care much about Jamie or anything in general, the time he spends with her durin...
Directed by Francesco Amato, ’18 Presents’ tells the story of Anna, who gets to know her deceased mother, Elisa, through the 18 gifts she has left for her before passing away from breast cancer when Anna was only a year old. Elisa leaves 18 gifts for Anna, each for a year till the latter reaches womanhood. The rest of the movie is an exploration of...
‘In Good Hands’ or ‘Sen Yaşamaya Bak’ is a Turkish film that revolves around Melisa (Aslı Enver), a single mother diagnosed with a terminal illness and told that she has only a limited time left. More than her own mortality, Melissa’s biggest concern is what will happen to her six-year-old son, Can. Desperately needing to secure her son’s future, M...
Starring Valeria Bertuccelli, Esteban Lamothe, Mauricio Dayub, and Carla Quevedo, ‘Notes for My Son’ is a drama film directed by Carlos Sorin. The movie recounts a heartwarming story of a mother struggling with terminal cancer who decides to leave something behind for her son to remember her. María “Marie” Vázquez’s life was similar to any other or...
‘Paddleton’ is a comedy-drama directed by Alexandre Lehmann and centers on two misfit neighbors/best friends, Michael and Andy. After Michael is diagnosed with stomach cancer, he decides that he doesn’t want to fight it and extend the suffering and intends to get the medication. What follows is how Andy joins Michael in his last few adventures, onl...
- The Fault in Our Stars. Shailene Woodley, Ansel Elgort, Willem Dafoe. 273 votes. A poignant and heart-wrenching tale that delves deep into the lives of two teenagers who share a common bond - their battle with cancer.
- My Sister’s Keeper. Cameron Diaz, Abigail Breslin, Alec Baldwin. 156 votes. An intense family drama that centers around the moral dilemma of a young girl who discovers she was conceived solely as a bone marrow match for her leukemia-stricken sister.
- A Walk to Remember. Shane West, Mandy Moore, Peter Coyote. 139 votes. A heartwarming and tear-jerking love story surrounding two polar opposite high school students who find solace and companionship in each other's company.
- Five Feet Apart. Haley Lu Richardson, Cole Sprouse, Moises Arias. 48 votes. Engaging and moving, this film captures the challenges of living with cystic fibrosis, a genetic disease that affects both the respiratory and digestive systems.
Oct 31, 2019 · Watching movies about cancer can help you navigate your own feelings about dealing with this difficult diagnosis. They can also help you better understand what a friend or loved one is going through. Here are our favorite movies that deal with cancer.
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Jan 10, 2024 · Each of these films provides a window into the diverse experiences of those touched by cancer, celebrating the human spirit in all its forms. Whether you’re in the mood for a tear-jerker, a heartwarming tale, or a story that defies convention, these films promise to deliver moments of profound insight and emotional resonance.
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