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Best Movies to Overcome Breakup Heartache

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Movies to Cure the Breakup Blues

When dealing with the end of a relationship, watching movies centered around breakups can be a therapeutic escape. Moreover, they often provide humor and comfort, making them perfect companions during tough times.

Breakup Films Worth Watching

  • Modern Romance

    In "Modern Romance," Albert Brooks plays a man prone to neurotically overthinking whether his girlfriend, Kathryn Harrold, is "the one."
    In “Modern Romance,” Albert Brooks plays a man prone to neurotically overthinking whether his girlfriend, Kathryn Harrold, is “the one.”

  • The Break-Up

    They say misery loves company. If you're trying to get over the demise of a promising relationship or simply feeling down on love, a breakup movie might be just the ticket.
    They say misery loves company. If you’re trying to get over the demise of a promising relationship or simply feeling down on love, a breakup movie might be just the ticket.

  • Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind

    In "Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind," Jim Carrey and Kate Winslet undergo an experimental procedure to wipe any trace of their relationship from their memories after it goes sour.
    In “Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind,” Jim Carrey and Kate Winslet undergo an experimental procedure to wipe any trace of their relationship from their memories after it goes sour.

  • Forgetting Sarah Marshall

    Forgetting Sarah Marshall, with Jason Segel and Kristen Bell, follows a sad-sack guy to Hawaii on his quest to forget about his lost love.
    “Forgetting Sarah Marshall,” follows a sad-sack guy to Hawaii on his quest to forget about his lost love.

  • High Fidelity

    In "High Fidelity," John Cusack's character takes the occasion of a breakup to recount his many relationship disasters.
    In “High Fidelity,”, John Cusack’s character takes the occasion of a breakup to recount his many relationship disasters.

  • My Super Ex-Girlfriend

    Uma Thurman and Luke Wilson starred in "My Super Ex-Girlfriend." The takeaway: Never dump a superhero.
    Uma Thurman and Luke Wilson starred in “My Super Ex-Girlfriend.” The takeaway: Never dump a superhero.

  • The Holiday

    Cameron Diaz takes a little post-breakup trip across the pond in "The Holiday" and unexpectedly finds romance with Jude Law.
    Cameron Diaz takes a little post-breakup trip across the pond in “The Holiday” and unexpectedly finds romance with Jude Law.

  • War of the Roses

    A formerly happy couple played by Kathleen Turner and Michael Douglas bust up in spectacular fashion in "War of the Roses."
    A formerly happy couple played by Kathleen Turner and Michael Douglas bust up in spectacular fashion in “War of the Roses.” Their fight over the posh family home grows increasing deranged as the film progresses.

  • Better Off Dead

    Dumped for the captain of the ski team, Lane Myer (John Cusack) is hell-bent on either offing himself or getting the girl back in "Better Off Dead."
    Dumped for the captain of the ski team, Lane Myer (John Cusack) is hell-bent on either offing himself or getting the girl back in “Better Off Dead.”

These films serve as a light-hearted reminder that while breakups can be painful, they are also a shared human experience. Therefore, choose a few titles, grab some snacks, and embrace the healing power of cinema.

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