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Tear Jerker: Cast Away
WARNING! Spoilers ahead!
The loss of Wilson during Chuck's escape from the island. It says a lot about Robert Zemeckis' directing skill and Tom Hanks' acting skill that this movie can make you cry over the loss of a volleyball.
The revelation that Chuck had contemplated suicide while on the island - and circumstances conspired to prevent even this.
Chuck's monologue to Stan.... " And now, here I am. I'm back. In Memphis, talking to you. I have ice in my glass... And I've lost her all over again!"
WILSOOOOOOOOOOOOON, I'M SORRY !!!
The scene were Chuck and Kelly meet again...and she reveals she's gotten married and started a family.