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Parents Are Sharing The Children's Movies That Are Almost Too Painful To Re-Watch, And IDK How We Watched Any Of These As Kids

"That scene gave me nightmares as a kid. I literally haven't watched it since that first time, and I will never show it to my kids."

I recently shared the children's movies that parents say hit harder when they watched them as adults, with their own kids. It was a real tear fest for me personally, so naturally, I wanted more!

I called on the BuzzFeed Community for their own responses, and their submissions were just as wonderful. Here's what they had to say about some of the movies featured:

A film reel with unwound film strip; photo overlayed with comments from parents about being emotional watching "The Land Before Time" and "Bambi"
A film reel with unwound film strip; photo overlayed with comments from parents about being emotional watching "Dumbo" and "Inside Out"

And here are the movies they responded with. Enjoy! (Maybe with a box of tissues handy.)

1. The Fox and the Hound (1981)

Animated dogs from "Lady and the Tramp" in various scenes: relaxing together and overlooking a distant house
Animated scenes from "The Fox and the Hound" showing the fox being driven away, looking sad with the old lady, then embraced by her in a hug

2. Now and Then (1995)

Children read a newspaper with the headline "Local Teacher Killed" while huddled together in an attic

3. Up (2009)

Scenes from Pixar's "Up" showing Carl and Ellie: painting a mailbox, Carl at Ellie's bedside, and Carl alone in a chapel with balloons at Ellie's funeral

4. Old Yeller (1957)

A young boy tells his mother it's time to put down his suffering, rabid dog. The mother holds a rifle, conveying the seriousness of the moment

5. The NeverEnding Story (1984)

Scene from "The NeverEnding Story": Atreyu pleads with his horse, Artax, to fight against sinking in the Swamp of Sadness

6. Lilo & Stitch (2002)

Three scenes of Lilo from "Lilo & Stitch" lying on the floor ignoring pressures to prepare for a social worker's visit, with music playing

7. An American Tail (1986)

Characters from "An American Tail" gaze at the moon, singing about love and hope across distances

8. Babe (1995)

Three scenes from "Babe": narration about pigs believing in a paradise, Babe saying goodbye to his mother, and being the only one chosen from a piggery

9. Toy Story 2 (1999)

Scenes from "Toy Story 2" featuring Jessie the cowgirl doll in a heartfelt montage about being cherished and then donated. Lyrics shown

10. The Croods (2013)

Animated scenes from "The Croods" showing Grug throwing Eep across a chasm, then waving to the family on the other side

11. The Hunger Games (2012)

The image features scenes from "The Hunger Games" showing Effie Trinket on stage, a crowd reacting, and Primrose Everdeen walking in front of Peacekeepers

12. Toy Story 3 (2010)

Andy hugs his mom in "Toy Story 3" before leaving for college; Woody watches from inside a box labeled "College."

13. Rugrats in Paris (2000)

Reptar chases Chuckie from "Rugrats." Reptar is a giant green dinosaur, and Chuckie is a child in glasses and overalls, running in fear.

14. Watership Down (1978)

Hazel the rabbit from "Watership Down" is coaxed by an apparition of a bunny to join him in the afterlife; he is consoled about leaving behind the younger rabbits

15. A Little Princess (1995)

Three scenes from "A Little Princess": Sara Crewe, pleading emotionally with her father Captain Crewe, who initially does not remember her

16. Toy Story 4 (2019)

Animated scene from "Toy Story 4" featuring Woody and Gabby Gabby finding a lost girl at a carnival and having her find Gabby Gabby

17. Pinocchio (1940)

Pinocchio scene: A donkey-turned boy pleads for help, calls for Mama, and brays in panic

18. Selena (1997)

Selena from the movie "Selena" looking emotional on stage; news of her shooting is reported with stills from her being treated on a stretcher

What kids' movies hit harder for you when you watched them as an adult (or parent)? Let me know in the comments, or by using this anonymous form.

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