20 Movies That Will Wreck You In The Best Way Possible
20 Movies That Will Wreck You In The Best Way Possible
SavannahSat, July 25, 2026 at 7:21 PM UTC
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Via Focus FeaturesThese movies are existential, soul-crushing, and so profoundly moving that you might find yourself staring at a blank wall for three hours after the credits roll. From quiet indie heartbreaks to mind-bending sci-fi, here are 20 of my favorite movies ranked that will ruin your life... in the best way possible.
Note: I’ve kept this list spoiler-free so you can experience these for the first time yourself, but I have included content warnings for the heavier titles.
20. Promising Young Woman (2020)19. The Rider (2017)
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18. We Live in Time (2024)
Via StudioCanal17. Pig (2021)
Via Neon16. Another Earth (2011)
Via Fox Searchlight Pictures15. Past Lives (2023)
Via A2414. Take Shelter (2011)
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13. The Pianist (2002)
Via Focus Features12. Mystic River (2003)
Via Warner Bros. Pictures11. Melancholia (2011)
Via Nordisk Films10. The Whale (2022)
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9. Interstellar (2014)
Via Paramount Pictures8. Arrival (2016)
Via Paramount Pictures7. American History X (1998)
Via New Line Cinema6. The Fountain (2006)
Via Warner Bros.5. Funny Games (2007)
Via Warner Independent Pictures4. Snow Angels (2007)
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3. A Ghost Story (2017)
Via A242. The Father (2020)
Via Lionsgate1. Aftersun (2022)
Via A24Note: This list is personal and subjective. There are many existential, depressing, and thought-provoking movies, but to keep the list concise, I chose movies that had a lasting impact on me. Which movie ruined your life? Let me know in the comments!Want to earn money making BuzzFeed quizzes? Learn how you can join the BuzzFeed Community Creator Program for some extra cash!
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