Lifetime Movies to Watch When You Want A Good Cry

Grab some popcorn, ice cream, a tall glass of wine, and indulge in this collection of tear-jerking Lifetime Movies that will have you feeling all kinds of ways.

1. Beaches

A remake of the 1988 movie of the same name follows the relationship of two best friends who meet on the streets of Venice Beach as kids. Like any friendship, CC Bloom and Hillary Whitney experience tears, laughter, and endless memories as they get older. However, the tears start flowing when the unexpected happens and all they have is each other to help ease the pain.

2. The Real MVP: The Wanda Durant Story

If you know anything about the NBA, Kevin Durant is one of the best basketball players in the league. And who should we thank for that? His mother, Wanda Durant, of course. This film portrays her life as a single mother, raising her two boys in Maryland, and her journey to success. A mother’s love and dedication can’t compare to anything else, so grab some tissues because you will be in for a good one.

3. The Memory Keeper’s Daughter

A mother gives birth to twins, one of them born with Down Syndrome. Unbeknownst to her, the father gives the baby away to a nurse and lies, claiming that the baby has died. To cope with his guilt and marital problems throughout the years, the father turns to photography. Hearts are broken, love is found, and many questions are asked throughout this movie, so make sure you have a box of tissues handy.

4. Abducted: The Carlina White Story

Imagine finding out at the age of 23 that your mother isn’t who she claims to be. For Carlina White, that story was reality. Based on a true story, in 2010 Carlina finds out that she’s been missing all her life and it quickly becomes mainstream news. The effects of it all take an immense toll, not only on her, but on her family and biological family as well.