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I know what you mean. This is one of the saddest films I've seen. Ever. Made all the more tragic that it was based on a true story.

well crying was certain . in addition to crying for merrick. I cried for humanity. I was angry for people behavior how could be one so inhuman . I bet animal wont do what they were doing to him .

Oh yes. When he meets the good doctor's wife..that brings me to tears. Also, when the wife starts crying, I find that incredibly touching. It's almost as if she was so overwhelmed with the sadness and empathy she felt towards him. Beautiful film. Shockingly, I've only seen this movie once because it's soewhat emotionally draining to watch.

I think any person can be emotionally moved by this film whether you are pretty, homely, handsome or ugly. It doesn't matter, because anyone can feel ostracized or mistreated at times in some way.
There are about 10 scenes that are veritable tear-jerkers in this movie.
The most poignant to me were:
The 23rd Psalm scene
He meets Treves' wife for the first time
When the fellow side show performers gather to help him escape ("Luck my friend.. Luck")
The Train Station scene ( being harassed by the kids)
The theater scene when he's being honored and receives the standing ovation
and of course..The ending

This is THE movie that never fails to get me crying. Incredible film.

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Me too. I was not able to stop crying. Similar thing happened when I watched "To kill a Mockingbird" and "Hachicko". Haha.

Very sad filmtowards the end, when he yellls out, "I'm not an animal, I'm a human being.. I'm a man." That part got me. Poor guy.
I felt for him because growing up, I often got judged for my appearence and got tormented because of it, so watching this hit close to home.

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Agree! And at the start when Treves sees Merrick for the first time and a tear rolls down his left eye. Damn.

No matter how many times I've watched this film, I still end up crying. It such a powerful film and depressing movie at times.
The scenes that usually get me is the scene where he says "perhaps she could love me as I am." And than Mrs. Treves end up crying.
"Oh Mr. Merrick you're not Elephant man at all, no you're Romeo. And you see Merrick start to cry.
"I am not an animal!" "I am a human being!"
These 3 scenes and the ending are heartbreaking moments. This film has to be one of if not the most emotionally moving film I've ever seen.
It's a must see for everyone.

It's the only film as an adult that has got me upset , one of my favourite films.

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Same here. That was just too much to take.

Yeah, that was the moment that did it for me too.
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Join the club. I just got back from seeing at an arthouse. There was no dry eyes in the place. When he started to cry when he met the doctor's wife and said, "I've never had such a beautiful woman treat me this way" i lost it.
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It was the first film that ever made me cry, I gave it a watch tonight after years of not seeing it and I cried even more

I saw this movie when I was very young. I felt so bad for him 30 years ago and then watched it again (at the age of 41) and cried. A wonderful movie based upon a wonderful man. May God be with you John

This is such a powerful movie. I first saw it years ago, and I think it made me a more compassionate person. At the very least, it's made me try to be. He was such a beautiful soul, and this was such a beautiful movie. It's in my top 10 also.

Merrick above all had such a beautiful spirit and as it is even now, people go by how a person looks rather than what is inside of their hearts.

In spite of all the unfathomable cruelty and suffering this soul endured, he at least got to end up his last days in the finest of company and with as much comfort and care that could be afforded to him. The scene that riled me up the most, even more than the exploitation by Bytes and the night porter, was that pompous ass doctor who was opposed to Merrick staying in the hospital on a permanent basis. This ignorant, privileged, self-important prick was supposed to be a care giver, and he refused to resign himself to the needs of one of the most unfortunate men the world would have known at that time, even today. He very soon had to swallow his pride and eat humble pie, due to the presence and support of the Princess Of Wales.
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Such an awesome thread and comments. I couldn't agree more. Merrick above all had such a beautiful spirit and as it is even now, people go by how a person looks rather than what is inside of their hearts.
I will always love this film.
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The book from the movie is harder to read than it is to watch in my opinion, but I was able to manage to hold back tears. I do know Bytes and the porter would be good guys to put their heads through windows. The agony Joseph Merrick must've suffered is unfathomable, I have never attended any freakshows, nor will I ever. This movie really makes you realize how terrible society can be and to treat all equally, regardless of their looks, handicaps, etc.,.

This and Grave of the Fireflies are the only two films I've seen that genuinely brings me tears. I'm glad it made an emotional impact on you too. It's such a powerful film. Very underrated as well and it's in my top 10 favourite films of all time.