History TearJerker / Disney

While Disney movies will probably [[TastesLikeDiabetes revolt you with their kid-friendliness]], they can also be genuinely [[Tearjerker saddening]]. With features such as ''WesternAnimation/{{Bambi}}'', ''WesternAnimation/{{Dumbo}}'', the ''Franchise/WinnieThePooh'' films, ''WesternAnimation/TheFoxAndTheHound'' and ''WesternAnimation/{{Tangled}}'', Disney animation, as well as that of Pixar, manage to tug at many viewers' heartstrings.

While Disney movies will probably [[TastesLikeDiabetes revolt you with their kid-friendliness]], they can also be genuinely emotional. With features such as ''WesternAnimation/{{Bambi}}'', ''WesternAnimation/{{Dumbo}}'', the ''Franchise/WinnieThePooh'' films, ''WesternAnimation/TheFoxAndTheHound'' and ''WesternAnimation/{{Tangled}}'', Disney animation, as well as that of Pixar, manage to tug at many viewers' heartstrings.

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* ''TearJerker/ReturnToNeverLand''

[[AC:WesternAnimation/ClassicDisneyShorts]]
* The ending of ''Mickey's Good Deed''. Earlier in the short, Mickey sold Pluto to a rich man's SpoiledBrat son just so he could afford to eat. Even after spending the money to buy Christmas presents for a poor mother and her large litter of kittens (the eponymous good deed), Mickey sits by a campfire with a roast chicken, and laments that he'll never see Pluto again. Thankfully, Pluto escapes and rejoins his old companion in a very heartfelt scene.
* The ending of ''WesternAnimation/TheOldMill''.
* ''Elmer Elephant'', when the other animals are taunting Elmer for his nose and send him sulking away crying. Anyone who was bullied as a kid would remember how much that kind of treatment hurt.
* The second ''Silly Symphonies'' version of ''The Ugly Duckling'' (as if that story weren't depressing enough).
* ''Puppy Love'' in which Mickey and Minnie get into a huge fight when she thinks Mickey put a bone in her box of chocolates (it was really Pluto and Fifi) and they nearly break up.
* [[DownerEnding The ending to]] ''[[DidNotGetTheGirl The Barn Dance]]''.
* "The Moose Hunt". Mickey grieving after he thinks he shot Pluto (who is playing dead).
* Similarly, "Squatter's Rights," has the ending scene where Mickey thinks Pluto was shot, when in truth the butt of the gun knocked him out and [[JerkAss Chip and Dale]] poured ketchup on him. Mickey has no idea of any of this though and thinks his dog was just ''killed'', proceeding to cradle Pluto's head while tears pour out his eyes.
* The ending of "Donald's Happy Birthday". Donald, thinking the nephews bought a box of cigars for smoke, he forces them to smoke the entire box in an almost sadistic manner. When he finds out that the box was actually a birthday present for him, [[MyGodWhatHaveIDone he feels so guilty]] he shrinks to the size of a bug.
* The featurette "Goliath II", where Goliath is spanked and branded a traitor for trying to run away.
* The end of "Goofy and Wilbur." Wilbur was eaten by a frog and then ''the frog'' was eaten by a stork. Goofy is horrified and starts crying, but then attempts to cheer himself up, reminding himself that Wilbur wouldn't want him to do nothing but mourn and that he can find other grasshoppers. Then he breaks down even harder, yelling "But they're not Wilbur!" Goofy's crying isn't played comically over-the-top either: it sounds like someone genuinely grieving for a pet they loved.

[[AC:Western Animation]]
* There's a horrifying MoodWhiplash right at the end of the mostly wacky and lighthearted ''WesternAnimation/MakeMineMusic''. We speak, of course, of ''The Whale Who Wanted To Sing At The Met'', the story of Willie, an opera-singing whale who dreams of being a star despite the species barrier, and a crazed sailor Tetti-Tatti who is convinced that the singing is a result of Willie having swallowed opera singers. The majority of the short is light-hearted wacky cartoon gags, as Willie sings a repertoire of his best songs and Tetti-Tatti is foiled in his every attempt to harpoon Willie (as his own crew love the singing so much they don't allow him). And then, just as the short winds to a close, suddenly Tetti-Tatti takes the harpoon gun and does the deed. The music stops as we see the absolute heartbreaking silhouette of a harpooned Willie leaping from the water one last time before sinking beneath the sea. Just to drive the point home, we see Willie's seagull friend sitting by the sea, sobbing uncontrollably as the narrator tries to soothe him. The sadness is mitigated only slightly by the reveal that Willie now plays sold-out shows in heaven. Disney dealt with some deep issues here - some of us won't realize our dreams before we die, and that this world is full of people who "aren't used to miracles" and will destroy them.

* ''TearJerker/StudioGhibli''

* ''WesternAnimation/{{Frankenweenie}}'': Victor mourning Sparky's death after being hit by a car at the ball game. Specifically, the quote "I don't want him in my heart. I want him here with me." It's literally the main plot point so one knows it's coming, but anybody who has suffered the loss of a dog WILL cry at that scene. And at the end, when [[spoiler:it appears Sparky has died for good, Victor hugging him and saying "It's okay, boy. You don't have to come back. You'll always be in my heart"]] is absolutely heart-wrenching.

While Disney movies will probably [[TastesLikeDiabetes revolt you with their kid-friendliness]], they can also be genuinely [[Tearjerker saddening]]. With features such as ''WesternAnimation/{{Bambi}}'', ''WesternAnimation/{{Dumbo}}'', the ''Franchise/WinnieThePooh'' films, ''WesternAnimation/TheFoxAndTheHound'' and ''WesternAnimation/{{Tangled}}'', Disney animation, as well as that of Pixar, manage to tug at many viewers' heartstrings.

While Disney movies will probably [[TastesLikeDiabetes revolt you with their kid-friendliness]], they can also be genuinely emotional. With features such as ''WesternAnimation/{{Bambi}}'', ''WesternAnimation/{{Dumbo}}'', the ''Franchise/WinnieThePooh'' films, ''WesternAnimation/TheFoxAndTheHound'' and ''WesternAnimation/{{Tangled}}'', Disney animation, as well as that of Pixar, manage to tug at many viewers' heartstrings.

While Disney movies will probably [[TastesLikeDiabetes revolt you with their kid-friendliness]], they can also be genuinely emotional. With features such as ''WesternAnimation/{{Bambi}}'', ''WesternAnimation/{{Dumbo}}'', the ''Franchise/WinnieThePooh'' films, and ''WesternAnimation/{{Tangled}}'', Disney animation, as well as that of Pixar, manage to tug at many viewers' heartstrings.

->''"For every laugh, there should be a tear"''
-->-- '''Walt Disney's personal opinion on how [[TearJerker tearjerking]] and [[SugarWiki/HeartwarmingMoments heartwarming moments]] should be equally balanced'''

[[folder:General]]
* Whenever the characters' parents and/or loved ones gets [[KilledOffForReal killed off]].
* Whenever a major character dies, or peforming [[HeroicSacrifice heroic sacrifices]].
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* WesternAnimation/{{Frankenweenie}}: Victor mourning Sparky's death after being hit by a car at the ball game. Specifically, the quote "I don't want him in my heart. I want him here with me." It's literally the main plot point so one knows it's coming, but anybody who has suffered the loss of a dog WILL cry at that scene. And at the end, when [[spoiler:it appears Sparky has died for good, Victor hugging him and saying "It's okay, boy. You don't have to come back. You'll always be in my heart"]] is absolutely heart-wrenching.

* Tearjerker/DuckTales2017

* Tearjerker/MickeyMouse2013

* TearJerker/MiloMurphysLaw

* TearJerker/{{Marsupilami}}

* TearJerker/RawToonage

* ''TearJerker/{{Muppets}}''

* 20th Century Studios
** ''TearJerker/BlessTheHarts'' (with Creator/FoxEntertainment)
** ''TearJerker/BobsBurgers''
** ''TearJerker/{{Brickleberry}}''
** ''TearJerker/CapitolCritters'' (with Creator/StevenBochco Productions and Creator/HannaBarbera)
** ''TearJerker/CentralPark''
** ''TearJerker/{{Duncanville}}'' (with Creator/{{Universal}} Television and Creator/FoxEntertainment)
** ''TearJerker/TheGreatNorth'' (with Creator/FoxEntertainment)
** ''TearJerker/{{Hoops}}''
** ''TearJerker/KingOfTheHill''
** Creator/MattGroening's animated series:
*** ''TearJerker/TheSimpsons''
*** ''TearJerker/{{Futurama}}''
** ''TearJerker/OutThere'' [[note]] aired on Creator/{{IFC}} [[/note]]
** Creator/SethMacFarlane's animated series:
*** ''TearJerker/FamilyGuy''
*** ''TearJerker/AmericanDad''
*** ''TearJerker/TheClevelandShow''
** ''TearJerker/ReturnToThePlanetOfTheApes'' (with Creator/DePatieFrelengEnterprises)
** ''TearJerker/SitDownShutUp''
** ''TearJerker/SolarOpposites''

* Whenever a major character dies, or peforming heroic [[HeroicSacrifice sacrifices]].

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[[folder:Examples]]

-->-- '''Walt Disney's personal opinion on how [[Tearjerker tearjerking]] and [[SugarWiki/HeartwarmingMoments heartwarming moments]] should be equally balanced'''

->''"What the hell is wrong with this company? In every other film, someone dies, someone leaves, someone is in a deep depression... I thought this was supposed to be Disney! The happiest place on Earth! Happy like a bullet to the head!"''
-->--- '''WebVideo/TheNostalgiaCritic''', "Top 11 Saddest Moments"

->''"For every laugh, there should be a tear"''
-->--- '''Walt Disney'''

-->''"For every laugh, there should be a tear"''
--->--- '''Walt Disney'''

[[AC:Other]]
* After Creator/JimHenson died, Disney artists drew a tribute of [[https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/8/88/Mickeykermit.jpg Mickey comforting Kermit]].
** Made both sadder but also slightly heartwarming when you remember that, like Kermit, Mickey was also originally voiced by his creator, who had also passed away. Meaning that Mickey knows exactly what Kermit is going through...
* According to some unknown sources, after Creator/WayneAllwine's passing in 2009, some of the voice cast (possibly Bill Farmer, Tony Anselmo, or Tress Macheille) mentioned how difficult Russi Taylor took Wayne's passing. They mentioned she had a very difficult time voicing Minnie's lines for any Mickey Mouse related project between 2009 and 2012. She eventually recovered in later years of her life.

* According to some unknown sources, after Wayne Allwine's passing in 2009, some of the voice cast (possibly Bill Farmer, Tony Anselmo, or Tress Macheille) mentioned how difficult Russi Taylor took Wayne's passing. They mentioned she had a very difficult time voicing Minnie's lines for any Mickey Mouse related project between 2009 and 2012. She eventually recovered in later years of her life.