Best Breakup Movies to Help Cure a Broken Heart

In need of ideas that will help you get over a nasty breakup? Everyone's favorite movies are typically ones that they can most relate to. That's why watching movies that are solely created around the concept of a failed relationship can be somewhat therapeutic.

Remind yourself that you are not alone by watching the best breakup movies. It can help to see the gorgeous Jennifer Aniston and Reese Witherspoon going through a similar path to your own.

Grab your favorite ice cream and maybe a drink or two, because these are ten of the best movies to watch post-breakup to help mend your heart, even if it's just for a little.

Just seeing Ryan Gosling's beautiful face on your TV screen can help with your mourning process. His character, Dean, and Cindy, played by Michele Williams, are in a completely normal marriage, that is to any outside observer. However, with a closer look at the workings of their relationship, the movie shows the reality of their declining connection.

As one of the best breakup movies, Blue Valentine received great reviews and an Academy Award, as well as a Golden Globe.

Midnight in Paris is one of the breakup movies simply because of its beautiful imagery and charming message. During their vacation in Paris, Gil Pender spends time with his fiancée, but takes walks alone to brainstorm for his in-progress novel.

While he takes one of his typical walk, a random group of friends take him back into the Jazz Age with famous icons ranging from Scott Fitzgerald to Jean Cocteau. However, with each visit he makes in his time traveling, he realizes how disappointing it is to spend time with his wife-to-be.

This can be an empowering movie to those of you who are going through a breakup. Think of yourself as Gil, and really question if you are better off following your dreams, rather than sticking with someone who doesn't make you happy.

The unfortunate situation in which Adam Sandler plays Robbie Hart who has just been left at the altar by his fiancé still pursues the difficult job of a wedding singer. As his life is a constant reminder of how heartbroken he is, he meets Julia, played by Drew Barrymore, and ultimately falls in love with her, while helping her plan her wedding to another man. This guy doesn't have the best of luck, does he?

If The Wedding Singer doesn't help you feel better about your current situation, we don't know what else will. Though Robbie's life is complicated and lonely, the movie leaves hope for those of you who are feeling completely discouraged when it comes to love.

Jason Segel plays Peter Bretter in Forgetting Sarah Marshall. Bretter's entire life is his girlfriend, Sarah Marshall, played by Kristen Bell, and after they end things, he feels as if he has no identity anymore. In hopes to begin his life aside from being Marshall's ex-boyfriend, he plans a trip to Hawaii. However, he ends up running into Sarah, with a new man.

Another unfortunate plotline, but paired with a hopeful and eye-opening message, Forgetting Sarah Marshall is one of the best breakup movies to laugh, smile, and realize you're better off.

Charles meets Carrie during a trip to America for a wedding. Though very cynical when it comes to love, he thinks his luck might have turned. With one night under their belt, Charles must return home to England. However, their paths cross again, this time at a funeral, is it fate?

As a popular move to watch after a breakup, the film is one to remind you that timing is not always right for you, but to have faith.

This movie begins with a breakup, specifically between Jennifer Aniston and Vince Vaughn's characters Brooke and Gary. However, they struggle with the fact that they are both owners of their shared condo. How will they work as roommates and exes?

As one of the best breakup movies, The Break-Up will have you laughing, crying, smiling, and being thankful that you don't live with your ex.

As one of the most classic breakup movies, Legally Blonde follows the story of Elle Woods after she is dumped by her boyfriend, Warner. Following her downward spiral, she decides to apply for Harvard Law, in hopes to win him back.

As one of the most inspiring break-up movies, Legally Blonde teaches viewers to realize that a relationship is not worth the same as an education and respect for yourself.

Clementine, played by Kate Winslet, goes through a devastating breakup with her boyfriend, Joel, played by Jim Carrey. To cope, she erased the memories she has of him from her mind. When Joel discovers this, he decided to do the same.

As one of the best romantic science fiction comedies, Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind grossed over $70 million in 2004 and is the winner of an Academy Award of Best Original Screenplay. It is considered one of the best films of the 21st century and will definitely trigger some heavy emotions during this time in your life.

As one of the most honest breakup movies, Take This Waltz follows the heartbreaking story of Michelle William's character, a freelance writer, as she is torn between loving her husband, played by Seth Rogen, and a new man in her life, who happens to live across the stress, played by Luke Kirby.

This movie will remind you that relationships are far from perfect, and though there are heartbreak and pain, it is all a part of life.

John Tucker Must Die follows a group of girls who all discover that they are dating the same man, John Tucker. After devising a plan to trick John into believing that Kate, played by Brittany Snow, is in love with him, the girls scheme to publicly humiliating him.

One of the most lighthearted breakup movies to watch, this movie is all about girl power, as well as the importance of friendship, with a little bit of romance sprinkled in.