10 Most Tragic Movie Couples

Tragic love stories are the ones that you remember the best. It’s hard to tell if we’ve been conditioned by the media, or maybe the media just reflects real life and we all have a soft spot for some truly tragic love stories, but you can’t deny that tragic love just gets you in the feels like nothing else. There’s just something special about love stories that end way too soon or never get a chance to fully get explored because of life circumstances. So today we thought we’d indulge and talk about the most tragic movie couples. But be warned, there are spoilers ahead.

1. Forrest and Jenny – Forrest Gump, 1994

They’ve been good friends since childhood and their paths keep crossing throughout their life. It’s almost as if they’re destined to be together, but at the same time, we know that Forrest isn’t exactly the best when it comes to communication and interpersonal relationships. Yet when they do finally get married, it’s Jenny who dies soon after due to sickness and leaves Forrest with their kid. As if Forrest didn’t have enough struggles throughout his life.

2. Robert and Francesca – The Bridges Of Madison County, 1995

Robert is a photographer with an assignment to take photos of Bridges of Madison County, Francesca is a housewife whose husband and kids are away on a trip. When the two meet we can see that they’re meant for each other, they’re basically soulmates. But as life would have it, they’ve met too late, and Francesca isn’t willing to sacrifice her children and family for the sake of her own happiness. It’s the saddest thing to see her sacrifice a chance at true love and happiness to do the “right” thing.

3. Romeo And Juliette – Romeo + Juliette, 1996

I mean Shakespeare is all about tragic love stories and drama, so it’s no surprise that the 1996 modern movie adaptation made the list. You know the story, two kids whose families hate each other, fall in love and one thing leads to another. A story of forbidden love, family feuds, miscommunications that lead to an untimely death.

4. Jack and Rose – Titanic, 1997

Jack wasn’t even meant to be on that ship, he won the tickets in a game. Rose is engaged to someone already. They’re from different worlds yet their lives are changed forever when they meet each other. But it’s Titanic so it’s doomed, not only because they’re from different social classes but because no one stands a chance against the iceberg.