If you’ve lost a loved one, you know that the grieving process is a difficult one and it can take a while before you feel your life is “back to normal”. During the in between times, it is important to take time to feel the sorrow that comes with grief. One way to do this is to watch movies that embrace themes of grief and healing. This article lists eight movies to watch when grieving the loss of a loved one.
Charlie St. Cloud (2010)
Featuring Zac Efron, Charlie St. Cloud is about a senior in high school who survives a car accident and his brother does not. Charlie is then gifted with the ability to see the ghost of his brother and other people he’s lost. Eventually, he must decide if he wants to stay stuck in the past or move on from this loss.
Steel Magnolias (1989)
Set in a small town in Louisiana, Steel Magnolias follows a tight-knit group of women and their journeys through different life events, including the death of one of the members. It will have you laughing and crying and is a wonderful movie about friendship and grief.
A Monster Calls (2016)
A Monster Calls is the movie adaptation of the book by Patrick Ness of the same title. It follows a young boy who is grappling to cope with the realities of his mother’s terminal illness. He is visited by a monster that tells him stories, which help him confront his fears and emotions.
Up (2009)
Disney Pixar’s Up is a poignant animated film about an elderly man grieving the loss of his wife. He fulfills his wife’s dream by tying hundreds of balloons to his house and flying to South America. Along the way he makes an unlikely friend in a young boy named Russell.
P.S. I Love You (2007)
P.S. I Love You is a romantic drama that follows Holly, a young woman grieving the loss of her husband. Before his death, her husband wrote a series of letters to Holly to lead her through the grieving process and help her move forward with life when he is gone.
Frozen (2013)
Disney’s Frozen follows 2 sisters after the tragic death of their parents. Elsa, who has magic ice powers, and Anna, who just wants to connect with her sister. When Elsa accidentally puts their entire kingdom at risk, Anna must finally connect with Elsa to save them all. This movie embraces the themes of family after loss and is a great option for little ones.
The Fault in Our Stars (2014)
The Fault in Our Stars is based off of the book by John Green of the same title and follows two teenagers, Hazel and Gus, who meet in a cancer support group. They find themselves in an unlikely relationship, navigating the complexities of life, love, and loss together. Have your tissue box ready for this one.
Manchester by the Sea (2016)
Manchester by the Sea follows a man named Lee, who returns to his hometown after the death of his brother to find out that he is the legal guardian of his teenage nephew. This film emphasizes the difficulty of loss and the need for family during the grief process.
Conclusion
Grief is by far one of the most complex and difficult emotions to navigate, because it encompasses so many feelings wrapped into one. Watching movies that embrace themes of grief and healing can be a cathartic and comforting experience. If you are grieving the loss of a loved one, consider watching one of these 8 movies.
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