Most of the time, when you go to an action film, a comedy, or a family film, you can expect a few things. A hero saving the day, a new friendship forming, or maybe some goal or mission accomplished. What you don't always expect is a hard kick right in the heart. Here are the Top five surprisingly heart wrenching films guaranteed to make your eyes water.

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5. "Shaun of the Dead"

"Shaun of the Dead" is a 2004 horror/comedy starring Simon Pegg and Nick Frost. As the title suggests, this is a zombie movie. From the very beginning we get a good feel for the dry, dark sense of humor the film is built on. We are introduced to roommates Shaun and Ed early on in a fantastic opening sequence that sets the tone for the rest of the Film. Creative violence and gore are on display along with the duo's banter, and the obvious comedic tension created by the relationship between Shaun and his ex-girlfriend Liz make this movie one of the strongest comedies of the 2000s. That is, of course, until Shaun's mother is bitten and his best friend sacrifices himself so Shaun and Liz can escape a hoard of zombies. The satirical take on the Zombie genre suddenly gives you a piece of dark reality, and we can feel Shaun's desperation during the two crushing scenes.

4. "Click"

"Click," starring Adam Sandler, is a surprisingly original and creative take on the basic Time Travel story line. Sandler's character Happy Gilmore Michael Newman comes into possession of a magical remote that can control time. In the beginning we get what we expect from a Sandler flick (mostly fart jokes). Sandler's usual shtick is pushed throughout the film, as anyone would expect. What we don't expect, however, is this soul-crushing scene in which Michael Newman is stuck viewing what his life will become if he continues to put his career above his family. He ignores his son and pushes away his father, not knowing that it could be the last time he sees him. The moment Michael (with the remote) rewinds the 'scene' so he can have his own words with his father is completely devastating and will leave the coldest viewer in tears. Who would ever expect this much heart from the star of Jack and Jill?

3. "UP"

Disney/Pixar's 2009 classic "UP" is about an old man named Carl and a boy scout going on an adventure in the old man's flying house. Standard off-the-wall plot you'd expect from a family film by Disney. But of course, it is Disney, so you know the first ten minutes of the film will completely shatter your heart. That's the reason this movie isn't higher on the list; Disney is known for being incredibly depressing. From Bambi to The Lion King we always get choked up due to a tragic death or heroic sacrifice. In this film, we actually open with an emotional roller-coaster in the form of a montage showcasing Carl's relationship with his (now deceased) wife Ellie. In a few short minutes we are introduced to these characters and almost immediately identify with them and grow attached to their onscreen romance. A romance that lasts less than 5 minutes, because at the end of the montage Carl's wife Ellie dies of old age. Bummer. Time to start the adventure? I guess? Is someone chopping onions?

2. "Southpaw"

Next up is the 2015 boxing flick "Southpaw" starring Jake Gyllenhaal and Curtis "50 cent" Jackson. Most sports films include some sort of struggle or obstacle that the protagonist has to overcome, and usually when they do we all feel happy for them. This film takes the idea of a "struggle" and turns it up to a whole new level. I can not pick a single scene from this movie to showcase how depressing it is. If you have seen the film, I hope you have recovered and can at least smile again. Billy Hope (Gyllenhaal) goes through so much in this movie, first losing his wife and then his own daughter. It isn't until the final 10 minutes of this 124-minute film that we finally get a small glimmer of hope (pun intended) and our hero finally wins back his daughter and we are left knowing that one day, maybe, they will be happy again. There is a good chance this film will ruin your day, so grab the tissues and pick up Southpaw on Blu-ray today. Trust me, it's worth a watch.

1. "Planes, Trains & Automobiles"

"Planes, Trains & Automobiles" is a classic "road trip" film starring comedy-icons John Candy and Steve Martin. This is the film that started the "odd couple" trend we have seen in movies like "Due Date," "The Hangover," and many others. Their journey starts after a delayed flight prevents both of them from making it home in time for Thanksgiving, and they decide it would be best to travel together in hopes of making it home in time. The straight-laced no-nonsense Martin quickly becomes annoyed by the...outgoing character played by John Candy. After an awkward night in a hotel we are given a small glimpse at the level of heart in the film; John Candy delivers this iconic monologue after pushing Steve Martin into an epic rant. This scene is just a small glimpse of the emotional climax of the film, in which it is revealed that Candy's character Del Griffin lost his wife and does not have a family to go home to. Steve Martin's character Neal Page invites Del to come to his home and spend the holidays with his own family, showing us how close the two men had become during their travels. A classic ending to a classic film, and although it is very heartwarming, the reveal will go down as one of the most emotional moments in comedy.