Which Movie is the Ultimate Tearjerker?
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Two legendary love stories. Two unforgettable couples performed by stand out actors. And two movies that have made audiences laugh, swoon, and cry their eyes out. Which romance deserves the crown as the ultimate tearjerker?
The NotebookThe Notebook is one of the most iconic romance movies of the 2000s, capturing the kind of love story that has stayed with audiences long after the credits rolled. Based on Nicholas Sparks’ bestselling novel, the film follows Allie Hamilton and Noah Calhoun, two young people from very different backgrounds who fall deeply in love during one unforgettable summer in the 1940s.
Their relationship is tested by family expectations, distance, and years apart, but their connection proves impossible to forget. Told partly through memories of their younger years and partly through their lives later in life, The Notebook explores love, heartbreak, second chances, and the idea that some relationships can stand the test of time.
Starring Ryan Gosling and Rachel McAdams, the movie became known for its emotional performances, beautiful setting, passionate romance, and unforgettable scenes—including the famous rain-soaked kiss. From the letters Noah writes to Allie to the final emotional moments, The Notebook has become a staple of romantic movie culture.
Whether you watched it for the romance, the drama, or the inevitable tears, The Notebook remains a favorite for anyone who believes in a love story that never truly ends.
Titanic
Titanic was a worldwide phenomenon released in 1997. It stars Leonardo DiCaprio and Kate Winslet as passengers on the ill fated ship, who fall in love despite their different social classes. The film uses both historical and fictional elements to tell the story of the sinking of the Titanic.
When it was made, it was the most expensive film ever, with a production cost of $200 million. It was the first film to gross over $1 billion and eventually realized a worldwide total of $2.2 billion, making it the second highest film ever. Titanic was written, directed and produced by James Cameron.
The story portrays the romance of Rose DeWitt Bukater (played by Winslet) and Jack Dawson (played by DiCaprio). Rose is from the upper class while Jack is a poor young artist, who wins a third-class ticket for the Titanic in a poker game. They quickly fall in love and in a famous scene, Jack, overlooking the front of the ship, proclaims “I’m king of the world!”. Soon after, the ship begins to sink after hitting an iceberg. The lovers fall into the freezing water and Jack helps Rose cling to a floating piece of wreckage while Jack succumbs to hypothermia.
The film was nominated for 14 Academy Awards, tying it for the most ever. It won 11 awards, also tied for the most ever, including Best Director and Best Picture. The soundtrack won four Grammys, was the best selling album of 1998 and is the best selling mostly orchestral soundtrack of all time. This film is ranked on several film institute lists, including the #6 epic on AFI’s top 10 list.
When it was made, it was the most expensive film ever, with a production cost of $200 million. It was the first film to gross over $1 billion and eventually realized a worldwide total of $2.2 billion, making it the second highest film ever. Titanic was written, directed and produced by James Cameron.
The story portrays the romance of Rose DeWitt Bukater (played by Winslet) and Jack Dawson (played by DiCaprio). Rose is from the upper class while Jack is a poor young artist, who wins a third-class ticket for the Titanic in a poker game. They quickly fall in love and in a famous scene, Jack, overlooking the front of the ship, proclaims “I’m king of the world!”. Soon after, the ship begins to sink after hitting an iceberg. The lovers fall into the freezing water and Jack helps Rose cling to a floating piece of wreckage while Jack succumbs to hypothermia.
The film was nominated for 14 Academy Awards, tying it for the most ever. It won 11 awards, also tied for the most ever, including Best Director and Best Picture. The soundtrack won four Grammys, was the best selling album of 1998 and is the best selling mostly orchestral soundtrack of all time. This film is ranked on several film institute lists, including the #6 epic on AFI’s top 10 list.
