--- title: Inside Out: 10 Times Pixar Movies Made Us Cry description: From "Monsters Inc." to "Toy Story," and now "Inside Out," see just some of the tear-inducing Pixar movie moments canonical: https://time.com/3928422/inside-out-toy-story-pixar/ author: ashley Ross article:opinion: false article:content_tier: free article:published_time: 2015-06-19T20:04:23.000Z article:modified_time: 2026-05-11T05:02:56.568Z article:section: Entertainment og:title: 10 Times Pixar Movies Broke Your Heart og:description: From "Monsters Inc." to "Toy Story" and now "Inside Out," see some of the most emotional Pixar movie moments og:url: https://time.com/3928422/inside-out-toy-story-pixar/ og:site_name: TIME og:image: https://static.time.com/v3/assets/bltea6093859af6183b/bltde093bcdab65f2d0/6988d9b9bc6cfc69913e2a3c/time-logo.jpg?branch=production og:image:width: 1200 og:image:height: 675 og:image:alt: TIME og:type: article twitter:card: summary_large_image twitter:title: 10 Times Pixar Movies Broke Your Heart twitter:description: From "Monsters Inc." to "Toy Story" and now "Inside Out," see some of the most emotional Pixar movie moments twitter:image: https://static.time.com/v3/assets/bltea6093859af6183b/bltde093bcdab65f2d0/6988d9b9bc6cfc69913e2a3c/time-logo.jpg?branch=production --- # 10 Times Pixar Movies Broke Your Heart by [ashley Ross](https://time.com/author/ashley-ross/) ## ashley Ross Jun 19, 2015 8:04 PM UTC by [ashley Ross](https://time.com/author/ashley-ross/) ## ashley Ross Jun 19, 2015 8:04 PM UTC The emotional Pixar film [_Inside Out_](http://time.com/3925611/inside-out-pixar-movie-review/) hits theaters Friday, and there’s no denying moviegoers will be shedding tears throughout. This, of course, won’t be the first time a Pixar movie tugged at our heartstrings. From Sully and Boo’s goodbye to Buzz and Woody’s bromance, here are 10 times Pixar definitely made us tear up. **_Ratatouille_** The seemingly rude food critic Anton finally tastes his childhood in one of Remy’s dishes, bringing him back to the comfort of his mother’s kitchen. **_Toy Story 1_** When Buzz realizes he’s not the only Buzz Lightyear on the block, he tries to prove he can at least fly, but falls to the ground instead. **_Toy Story 2_** When Jessie recalls her first owner in a montage set to Sarah McLachlan’s “When Somebody Loves Me,” we see her role as #1 toy fall to the relevance of nail polish and phone calls. **_Toy Story 3_** After Andy drops off his old toys with a new family, Woody and the gang sit up to watch him drive away. “So long, partner,” Woody says, as a teary-eyed Andy drives away. **_Monsters Inc._** Boo says goodbye to Sully in the most heartbreaking way. Of course, Mike puts together the door to her bedroom and we get a hopeful glimpse into their reunion. **_Up_** Carl and Ellie’s adorable love blooms in front of our eyes as we watch them get married and enjoy life. But Carl’s heartbreak becomes our own when they don’t get the chance to grow old together. **_Finding Nemo_** Nemo’s parents face off against a scary fish, which results in an untimely end for his mother. His father’s reaction, and his subsequent promise to keep Nemo safe is a true tearjerker. **_Brave_** When Merida’s mother burns her bow, it doesn’t take long for her to realize she’s made a mistake. **_Cars_** James Taylor’s “Not So Very Long Ago” plays over the history of Route 66, reminding us just how hard it can be to accept change. **_Wall-E_** Who knew robots holding hands could be so sweet? When Wall-E goes from default mode back to his real ‘self,’ all is well. ### See Concept Art for Pixar's Inside Out  Amy Poehler stars as the personification of Joy, left, with Phyllis Smith starring as the voice of Sadness. 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