10 Saddest Movies on Netflix You Should Watch

"Roma" is a drama film directed by Alfonso Cuarón, released in 2018. The story is a reflection of Alfonso's childhood memories in Colonia Roma, Mexico City. This 135-minute film tells the story of an indigenous housemaid working for a middle-class family in Mexico.

The maid, Cleo, is played by Yalitza Aparicio. She works in the home of Antonio (Fernando Grediaga) and Sofia (Marina de Tavira), along with their four children in Mexico.

Cleo's life turns upside down when she becomes pregnant after dating a local man who then abandons her. She shares her situation with Sofia, her employer, who shows concern for Cleo. Despite her own troubles, Cleo continues her job with Sofia's constant support.

Then, Sofia faces her own crisis. She finds out that Antonio has been unfaithful. Together, Sofia and Cleo find strength in each other as they go through their challenges.

Jonathan Larson is a writer with big dreams in the theatre world. This then inspired director Lin-Manuel Miranda to create a film about his life. This resulted in the semi-autobiographical musical film "Tick, Tick... Boom!" starring Andrew Garfield who has earned high praise for his role.

In the film, Jonathan Larson (Andrew Garfield) is a musician racing against time, trying to make a name for himself before he turns 30. He's busy with music workshops, teaching gigs, and even advertising work – he's doing it all. Alongside his professional struggles, Jonathan is also dealing with personal challenges.

Despite the difficulties, Jonathan's passion never fades. He keeps pushing forward, writing new songs and learning to accept his situation. When he turns 30, he finally receives some exciting news. His music career is about to take off with his new project, "Tick, Tick... Boom!" (which leads to the creation of "Rent"). Tragically, he passes away before he can witness the success of his famous musical.

Matt Ryder (Jason Sudeikis), a music industry A&R rep, is in a tough spot. He's scrambling to find a new gig after his main client at the record label leaves. During this challenging time, he also has to visit his dad, Ben (Ed Harris), who is very sick. This visit reignites the strained relationship between father and son.

Ben finally gets a chance to catch up with Matt and even reveals that he was once a renowned photographer. They come up with a few ideas, one of which is to develop some of Ben's old Kodachrome film in Kansas. As they travel, they start to bond, tackle family issues, and navigate Ben's past career choices together.

"Kodachrome" is a comedy-drama film from 2017, directed by Mark Raso. The screenplay, written by Jonathan Tropper, is based on A.G. Sulzberger's 2010 New York Times article "For Kodachrome Fans, Road Ends at Photo Lab in Kansas". The film explores the final days of the once-popular photo developing process, Kodachrome.

The terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001, prompted many moviemakers to create stories about the incident. One of these movies is "Worth," a biographical portrayal of the September 11 Victim Compensation Fund.

After the attacks on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon, Congress appointed Kenneth Feinberg (Michael Keaton), a well-known lawyer and mediator, to lead the September 11 Victim Compensation Fund. His job is to distribute the monetary resources to the victims and their families.

However, a seemingly easy task becomes one of his toughest challenges. Kenneth, along with his law firm's chief operating officer, Camille Biros (Amy Ryan), must navigate the difficult task of putting a value on life to help families who have suffered unimaginable losses. Can Kenneth fulfill this task without getting emotionally entangled?

In 2011, Matthew Logelin's memoir, "A Memoir of Loss and Love", inspired Paul Weitz and Dana Stevens to adapt it into an American comedy-drama film script entitled "Fatherhood". The movie, starring Kevin Hart in the lead role, was released in 2021.

"Fatherhood" dives into the journey of a father who struggles with the task of raising his daughter after the sudden loss of his wife. Initially, Matthew (Kevin Hart) and Liz (DeWanda Wise) enjoy a happy married life, welcoming their daughter Maddy (Melody Hurd) into the world.

Tragically, Liz passed away shortly after giving birth and this left Matthew devastated. When doing everything on his own, Matthew faces many challenges. When Matthew tries to start dating again, it pushes Maddy away.

Maddy chose to live with her grandparents, making Matthew realize that his actions were putting distance between him and his daughter. Faced with this realization, Matthew goes on a journey to repair their relationship and reconnect with his beloved daughter.

Director Brett Haley's movie, "All the Bright Places", is adapted from Niven's 2014 novel. The story is about the encounter between two young people that changes both their lives for the better, emotionally and physically.

Violet Markey (Elle Fanning) and Theodore Finch (Justice Smith) are students at the same school, each grappling with complex issues. Violet is dealing with the trauma of her brother's death, while Theo faces the consequences of his past actions.

One day, they cross paths through a school assignment. As time goes by, Violet and Theo grow closer and start dating. Even though they face many challenges, the couple decides to continue their journey together. Their presence in each other's lives ultimately complements, heals, and brings positive change.

"Beyond the Universe" is a Portuguese romantic drama film released in 2022. Directed by Diego Freitas and starring Henrique Zaga and Giulia Be, the movie is about a talented pianist who faces a serious illness but still pursues her dreams.

Nina (Giulia Be) is a pianist diagnosed with lupus. She was devastated that her dream of playing in a major orchestra was threatened. Nina undergoes treatment at a hospital where she meets a team of doctors, including Gabriel (Henrique Zaga).

As Nina spent time with the doctors, especially Gabriel, at the hospital, they grow closer. With Gabriel's support, Nina feels more motivated to heal. He gave her the confidence to perform with a large orchestra in São Paulo.

In 2010, author Matthew Quick released a captivating book titled "Sorta Like a Rockstar." Its engaging story caught the attention of director Brett Haley and screenwriter Marc Basch, leading them to create a film adaptation. The movie was released in 2020 and follows the journey of a high school student working hard to achieve her dreams.

The film centers around Amber Appleton (played by Auliʻi Cravalho), an incredibly active high school student. She's not just busy with school; she also works and participates in various positive activities in her spare time. Her optimistic outlook has a big impact on her friends, especially Ricky (Anthony Jacques Jr.) and Ty (Rhenzy Feliz).

Despite her cheerful appearance, Amber is dealing with a tough financial situation. She and her mother have to live in a school bus. Yet, this challenging circumstance doesn't dampen Amber's determination to be helpful and kind. She even steps in to help her friends when they face problems with their graduation ceremony.

Gradually, all of Amber's good deeds start to make a difference. Her friends and those around her come together to support her, helping her through her difficult times.