10 Movies About Death That Will Change Your Life

10. Rabbit Hole (2010)

Although death is one of few certainties in life, one thing the vast majority of us will never have to face is the untimely loss of a child. In Rabbit Hole, Nicole Kidman and Aaron Eckhart star as a couple grieving the sudden death of their four-year-old son, whilst contending with the strain their marriage has since fallen under.

Based on the Pulitzer-winning play of the same name, Rabbit Hole is a small, intimate drama which throws its two leads into perhaps their most challenging roles, as husband Howie and wife Becca tackle their grief in markedly different ways.

It finds Howie joining a support group and almost having an affair with another grieving mother, whilst Becca befriends the young man who accidentally killed their child in a car accident. In their mourning, they push each other away, and struggle to articulate their distress.

Despite their hardships, though, the pair come together and successfully combat their pain by seeking solace with friends, taking part in garden parties, and learning to live with their loss. Rabbit Hole is a heartbreaking portrayal of grief, but one that makes it clear that time will always heal enough for you to keep going.