Movies have a universal way of influencing audiences during life’s most pivotal moments.

Going through a breakup?

There’s a movie for that.

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Making a gigantic career move?

There’s a movie for that.

Need a laugh during one of the most devastating times in your life?

Anne Hathaway sitting at a desk and looking to her left as Andy in The Devil Wears Prada.

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There’s a movie for that.

These films showcase characters at the foot of life’s crossroads, from true stories and book adaptations.

The mother-son duo that leaps from page to screen inRoomis based onEmma Donoghue’s novel.

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Each sibling must battle their demons as the week together forces them to confront their regrets in life.

Audiences gave the film a middle-of-the-road appreciation as critics couldn’t get behind it.

Penned byJonathan Tropper,This Is Where I Leave Youis based on Troopers' novel of the same name.

Saroo (Dev Patel) walking down a busy street in India in Lion.

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The Netflix original resonated with viewers as Hart tapped his emotional side, straying away from the constant comedy.

Each leading character must find her new path through the trials and tribulations of her story.

This real-life-to-film tale earned Witherspoon an Oscar nomination for her portrayal.

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Audiences fell in love with this film’s journey and the narrative of how healing nature can be.

Kramer vs. Krameris an authentic portrayal of divorce and the emotional toll single parenting and custody battles inflict.

Ted and Joanna both suffer wounds from their separation and the fight for their son.

Brie Larson as Ma and Jacob Trembley as Jack making a craft with eggshells in Room.

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Steven Yeun hugging Han Ye-ri in Minari.

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Four of the cast stand together, all in black funeral clothes in This is Where I Leave You.

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Kevin Hart as Matt styles the hair of his young daughter, Melody Hurd as Maddy in Fatherhood.

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Margot Robbie as Barbie crying outside, wearing a pink Western jumpsuit in Barbie.

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Jessica Tandy and Kathy Bates as Evelyn and Ninny laughing while holding each other in Fried Green Tomatoes

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Reese Witherspoon as Cheryl Strayed reading a book outside a pop-up tent in a desert in Wild.

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Ted Kramer (Dustin Hoffman) looking bored while Billy (Justin Henry) yawns in his lap in Kramer vs. Kramer.

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