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Movies That Make Men Cry
It's no use pretending that men don't cry at the movies. Which stealth tear-jerker does it best?
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1
Saving Private Ryan
If it doesn't get you with its brutal opening scene, Speilberg’s epic will hit you when an elderly Ryan breaks down at Miller’s grave. 317 865
If it doesn't get you with its brutal opening scene, Speilberg’s epic will hit you when an elderly Ryan breaks down at Miller’s grave. 317 865
2
Field of Dreams
The final scene--the ghost of Ray's father comes back for a game of catch--is perfectly manufactured to tug at male heartstrings. 274 822
The final scene--the ghost of Ray's father comes back for a game of catch--is perfectly manufactured to tug at male heartstrings. 274 822
3
Brian's Song
When Gale Sayers (Billy Dee Williams) dedicates an award to his dying friend, (James Caan), just about any man will lose it. 193 687
When Gale Sayers (Billy Dee Williams) dedicates an award to his dying friend, (James Caan), just about any man will lose it. 193 687
4
Braveheart
When William Wallace (Mel Gibson) responds to his torturers with a shout of "Freedom,” what man would not get misty-eyed? 164 756
When William Wallace (Mel Gibson) responds to his torturers with a shout of "Freedom,” what man would not get misty-eyed? 164 756
5
Rudy
The stealth waterworks start up when the crowd chants "Rudy," and the pint-sized bench-warmer gets his chance on the field. Brutal! 141 713
The stealth waterworks start up when the crowd chants "Rudy," and the pint-sized bench-warmer gets his chance on the field. Brutal! 141 713
6
The Natural
A middle-aged baseball player comes out of nowhere to take a flailing team to victory—what man hasn't dreamed of this? 13 587
A middle-aged baseball player comes out of nowhere to take a flailing team to victory—what man hasn't dreamed of this? 13 587
7
Rocky
Nothing makes a man teary like the underdog athlete achieving the impossible. Read: A small time boxer taking on the heavyweight champ. 11 669
Nothing makes a man teary like the underdog athlete achieving the impossible. Read: A small time boxer taking on the heavyweight champ. 11 669
8
Big Fish
A son relives stories and myths his dying father told him about himself. A teary blend of death, distance, and father-son-reconciliation. -5 645
A son relives stories and myths his dying father told him about himself. A teary blend of death, distance, and father-son-reconciliation. -5 645
9
Frequency
Men are suckers for movies about estranged fathers and sons reconciling—even if it is via shortwave radio. -89 545
Men are suckers for movies about estranged fathers and sons reconciling—even if it is via shortwave radio. -89 545
10
Red Dawn
Cue tears when Jed (Patrick Swayze) carries his wounded brother (Charlie Sheen) to safety after a battle with the invading Soviets. -123 583
Cue tears when Jed (Patrick Swayze) carries his wounded brother (Charlie Sheen) to safety after a battle with the invading Soviets. -123 583













