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Witnessing the tragic departure of a beloved one, whether it be a son, a mother, a husband or a friend, is something that changes the way we deal with other people in a permanent way.
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- Manchester By the Sea (2016) Directed by Kenneth Lonergan. Starring Casey Affleck, Michelle Williams, Kyle Chandler. Drama (2h 17m) 7.8 on IMDb — 96% on RT.
- Big Fish (2003) Directed by Tim Burton. Starring Ewan McGregor, Albert Finney, Billy Crudup. Adventure, Drama, Fantasy (2h 5m) 8.0 on IMDb — 75% on RT. Big Fish explores the subject of death in a much lighter and more whimsical way than most of the other films on this list, combining comical fantasy with realist drama.
- Three Colors: Blue (1993) Directed by Krzysztof Kieślowski. Starring Juliette Binoche, Benoît Régent, Hélène Vincent. Drama, Music, Mystery (1h 34m) 7.9 on IMDb — 98% on RT.
- Midsommar (2019) Directed by Ari Aster. Starring Florence Pugh, Jack Reynor, Vilhelm Blomgren. Drama, Horror, Mystery (2h 28m) 7.1 on IMDb — 83% on RT. After Ari Aster blew us away with Hereditary, he rode the A24 horror wave with yet another creepy movie about death: Midsommar.
May 3, 2021 · For example, if a loved one dies the loss of life is not of course 'felt' by the unfortunate individual who actually lost their life, the entire extent of the loss is felt by those who surrounded / were closely familiar with the one who passed away, but who remained living.
- S. I Love You
- 10 Little Women
- 9 The Fault in Our Stars
- 8 The Lovely Bones
- 7 My Sister’S Keeper
- 6 The Sixth Sense
- 5 Hereditary
- 4 Midsommar
- 3 This Is Where I Leave You
- 2 Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close
A heartbreaking tale of love gone too soon, P.S. I Love You follows the story of Holly, a woman trying to move on with her life after her husband’s premature death. As Holly navigates the stages of grief, she starts watching videos recorded for her by Gerry during his final months alive. From visiting Gerry’s homeland to reconnecting with her estra...
This 2019 adaptation of Louisa May Alcott’s novel takes audiences on a journey of self-discovery and loss. The plot follows Jo Marsh, an aspiring writer in the late 1800s who feels stifled by gender norms and society’s expectation that she marry. As Jo pushes to make herself known as a writer, she deals with her family losses, from a father whose f...
Another coming-of-age novel adaption, The Fault In Our Stars hits home in the saddest of ways. Following the story of Hazel and Augustus, The Fault In Our Starsexplores illness, young love, and dealing with death early in life. When Hazel and Augustus meet at a patient support group, they bond over their shared love for literature, which prompts a ...
The Lovely Bones is a deep character study of one family’s grieving process after losing their oldest daughter. Narrated by the wandering spirit of Susie Salmon, audiences see how her death has affected the lives of each of her family members, and how they each deal with it in conducive and destructive manners. From repressed anger, and separation,...
A very loose adaptation from the 2004 novel, My Sister’s Keeper follows the story of sisters, Anna and Kate. Anna is conceived for one purpose, to save her sister from an early death by providing blood and other stem cells to Kate. Whereas Anna dies in a plot twist in the novel, saving Kate in the process, the movie adaptation shows how Kate’s slow...
The Sixth Sense tends to be celebrated for being one of the most interesting psychological horror films of its time. Nevertheless, it’s a look into grief through family loss. From Cole’s encounters with various ghosts and their attempts to reconnect with their loved ones, Malcolm's frustration over slowly losing his wife, and lastly, Malcolm realiz...
Hereditaryuses the supernatural as a narrative tool to depict family loss. Following the death of her mother, Annie Graham deals with her feelings of guilt over their estranged relationship, which reflects upon her relationship with her children, Peter and Charlie. When Charlie herself meets a tragic end shortly after, Annie tries to connect with t...
Another Ari Aster film on the list, Midsommarfocuses on family loss from close family to crumbling romantic relationships. When Dani’s entire family dies in a disturbing accident incited by Dani’s sister, Dani joins her boyfriend, Christian, and their friends in a Midsummer festival in Sweden. As things take a turn for the worse quickly, Dani reali...
This comedy-drama follows the story of Judd Altman, a man who discovers his wife is unfaithful shortly before receiving news of his father’s passing. As Judd and his three siblings come together for their father’s funeral, they must deal with past resentments, family feuds, and former romances. This Is Where I Leave Youis ultimately a story about f...
Extremely Loud and Incredibly Closedeals with death bringing family closer together. After the death of his father during the 9/11 attack of the World Trade Center, 10-year-old Oskar goes on a mission to find a lock for a key left behind by his father. As Oskar goes through NYC in search of the lock, he meets a host of people that show him kindness...
- Steel Magnolias. Director’s Name: Herbert Ross. Leading Cast: Sally Field, Dolly Parton, Shirley MacLaine, Daryl Hannah, Olympia Dukakis, Julia Roberts. Genre: Drama, Comedy.
- The Fallout. Director’s Name: Megan Park. Leading Cast: Jenna Ortega, Maddie Ziegler, Niles Fitch. Genre: Drama. Vada, a high school student, grapples with the aftermath of a school shooting in “The Fallout.”
- The Fault in Our Stars. Director’s Name: Josh Boone. Leading Cast: Shailene Woodley, Ansel Elgort, Nat Wolff. Genre: Romance, Drama. With its poignant portrayal of young love undercut by tragedy, The Fault in Our Stars provides an engaging cinematic experience based on John Green’s popular book.
- P.S. I Love You. Director’s Name: Richard LaGravenese. Leading Cast: Hilary Swank, Gerard Butler, Lisa Kudrow, Harry Connick Jr. Genre: Romance, Drama. One beautiful example of movies about dying and dealing with grief, is P.S.
Jan 24, 2014 · Grief is the response to loss, particularly to the loss of someone or something that has died, to which a bond or affection was formed. Its never easy when you’ve lost a loved one or friend. The movies below about death and dying can be helpful for dealing with your own.
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Apr 12, 2018 · Here are eight films that encapsulate the sadness of losing a loved one perfectly, portraying the experience of grief and loss in all its different forms. 1. Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close
