15 Sad Movies To Netflix And Cry To

We're rounding out this list with The Theory of Everything. This 2014 biopic is based on the life of Stephen Hawking, and it earned actor Eddie Redmayne his first Academy Award for best actor. The Theory of Everything tracks the relationship between Stephen and Jane (Felicity Jones) from their university days, to the discovery of Stephen's illness, to its deterioration.

The Theory of Everything certainly has the power to make you cry but not in the way you might expect or think. Of course, Stephen and Jane are no strangers to struggle and this is hugely moving to watch - but more so than that, they're both incredibly inspiring.

It is no secret that Stephen Hawking never let his illness affect his incredible drive and determination - he went on to become one of the greatest physicists of all time after all. Redmayne and Jones do a wonderful job of bringing Stephen and Jane's story to life. The Theory of Everything is the type of film that has the power to make you believe that anything is possible.