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Updated 4 months ago,January 10, 2025
Were a nostalgic bunch, us Millennials.
We were the in-between kids.
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The ones who were born analog and transitioned seamlessly into an increasingly digital world as we got older.
We look back fondly at pogs and Dunkaroos and the Skip-It.
Of course, a staple of our 90s nostalgia is the quintessential cry movie.
We wore down our VHS tapes of these classics, and wed do it all again if we could.
Shes taken by the idea and works to become a horse-riding high dive-jumper herself.
She reaches her dreams, but at a cost.
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My Girl (1991)
Vada lives in a funeral home with her mortician father.
Shes living life in this awkward time of growing up.
It definitely helps that shes got her best friend Thomas J.
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After you watch this, youll never look at a beehive the same way again.
He cant see without his glasses!
Ouch, my heart.
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If you tell me you didnt cry atMy Girl, youre either a monster or a liar.WatchMy GirlonAmazon Video.
A whole lifetime of stories, some of which are just tragic.
Thelma & Louise (1991)
Speaking of girl power, you cant forget aboutThelma & Louise.
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Friends Thelma and Louise fight back against the terrible men in their lives and decide to hit the road.
Oh, the heartbreak.WatchWhats Eating Gilbert GrapeonAmazon Video.
Its filled with stories of mothers going through hard times.
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Legends of the Fall (1994)
Welcome to Brad Pitts long hair era.
Pitt plays Tristan, a man living in 20th century Montana.
First of all, Claire Danes and Leo DiCaprio.
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That should be reason enough.
Then theres the amazing soundtrack, the bright colors and the awesome fashion.
I cried so hard at the end of that movie, I could barely catch my breath.WatchRomeo + JulietonHulu.
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Titanic (1997)
You knew this was going to be on the list.
The Titanic sinking would be enough to make anyone cry.
I mean, it really happened.
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Lots of people died.
So whats your saddest part?
The elderly couple in bed?
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When Rose rejoins the people on the Titanic at the end?
Either way, its time for tears.WatchTitaniconPrime VideoandParamount+.
Stepmom (1998)
The title says it all.
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When I saw this as a kid I wasmadat that ending.
Mad because I couldnt help but sob my eyes out.WatchStepmomonAmazon Video.
Practical Magic (1998)
The 90s were great for witch movies.
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WhileThe Craftmade it look edgy,Practical Magicmade it seem perfect for female empowerment.
Those familial bonds, particularly through Sally and Gillian, are what make this movie so touching.WatchPractical MagiconAmazon Video.
Shes greeted by a host of young women, each with their own intense struggles.
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Plus, this movie is based on Susanna Kaysens real life memoir.
Rough.WatchGirl, InterruptedonAmazon Video.
