25 movies to watch after a breakup

Looking for something to cheer you up? Nothing's going to do it quite like Swingers. And if you're going through a breakup, you're going to want to take some advice from Vince Vaughn. His approach to getting his friend through a breakup — by telling him that "he's so money and doesn't even know it" — is what every single guy needs to hear.   

Sometimes breakups can feel like a broken record. We've heard the same sad tune before. Rob (John Cusack) has heard the same sad tune many times in his life, but by the end of this movie, he learns to live again.  

Can anyone have a bad time in Hawaii? It's a blast even when your ex-girlfriend shows up with her rockstar boyfriend. Jason Segel is at his most charming in this rom-com, which exposes naked truths about what it means to be heartbroken. He starts out vacation in a slump, but then finds hope in the form of Mila Kunis.

Most of us wish we could forget our exes for good. But Jim Carrey and Kate Winslet prove that some people are worth remembering, like the ones you shared quality time with before it all went downhill. They've made a movie about memory that you won't soon forget.

Remember, the only reason Kate Winslet and Cameron Diaz get to swap homes is because they previously broke up with their boyfriends. This is a glass of hot chocolate on a snowy day, a cup of warm optimism that reminds you that, now that you're out of a toxic relationship, you can move on to better things.

There's no better time than a breakup to go somewhere on a whim. Who knows, maybe you'll even buy a house. If you're Diane Lane recovering from a divorce, you won't just buy a house, but you'll move there permanently without knowing the language. In Nora Ephron's rom-com, a trip to Tuscany turns out to be more than just a breezy escape.

It's the sad truth that two people can like each other very much, and still not be meant for each other. Tom (Joseph Gordon-Levitt) and Summer (Zoey Deschanel) spend 500 days of bliss together, but then realize they aren't a good fit. It's a reminder that some people are here to brighten our day only for a little while, and to be thankful for those sunny afternoons. 

It's like I always say: never leave a brutal assassin at the altar. She'll come for you in a yellow jumpsuit and brandishing a katana. In Quentin Tarantino's raucous action flick, Uma Thurman gets revenge on the husband who left her for dead.

Kill Bill... but with Harley Quinn! The character gets revenge on her ex, The Joker, while wreaking havoc on Gotham City with her pals. Who needs a boyfriend when you can have a group of buttkicking woman? 

Just when you think you're never going to meet someone again, in comes this endearing rom-com. With plenty of optimistic speeches and shots of tropical beaches, this is the perfect way to escape your post-breakup doubts. Angela Basset's relationship with a younger man in Jamaica is proof that love is still out there, no matter what age you are.

Nothing lifts the spirits quite like a bromance, and this story of two partners in crime (Paul Newman, Robert Redford) is right up there with the best of 'em. It'll remind you that even though your girlfriend is gone, your guy friends are here to stay. 

Look, sometimes you need a good cry before you can move on. Watching the divorce between Adam Driver and Scarlett Johansson is one way to do that, but you will need a full box of tissues at the ready. This is not one of those movies you sniffle at; this is a full-blown tearjerker that will turn your couch into a pool.

Harry (Billy Crystal) and Sally (Meg Ryan) are friends. They help each other move Christmas trees and help each other move past breakups. They're the perfect example of people who deal with heartache before finding their soulmate, and do so with a sense of humor. 

Everyone in this movie gets their heart broken... even Ryan Gosling. It's a reminder that heartbreak is normal and there is always someone waiting for you at the other end. If that person is Emma Stone, even better.

Warner, who? Elle Woods is a role model for those getting over an unaprecciative ex. She follows her dreams, gets into Harvard and learns to forget about her totally obnoxious ex. It's something we can all learn from as we move past our own exes. 

Okay, so hear me out. There are lots of scares in this movie, but none scarier than the thought of losing someone you love. But hey, if it takes a Swedish cult for you to realize that person is a jerk, then it takes a Swedish cult for you to realize that person is a jerk. 

Breakups are never fun, but they are often for the best. Adam Sandler learns that the easy way when he meets Drew Barrymore, who is engaged to the wrong person. You can probably guess how this ends, but that doesn't make the journey there any less fun. 

Goldie Hawn, Bette Midler and Diane Keaton assemble a plan to get back at their exes. It's basically the Taken of rom-coms, with three ladies getting revenge on those who did them wrong. They've all got a very specific set of skills, including a way with words that make them a fun hang. 

Maybe things didn't work out with that high school crush . But that doesn't mean you can't still be friends and soak up some Mediterranean sun. Colin Firth, Pierce Brosnan, and Stellan Skarsgard all used to date Meryl Streep, but now are perfectly friendly as they arrive in Greece for her daughter's wedding. Then again, how can you be mad when you're on the beach? 

Another breakup sets the stage here. Bradley Cooper's special-needs character finds his wife having an affair, which sends him down a dark path. He wears trash bags, throws tantrums and tries to win her back. It's not till Jennifer Lawrence shows up that his life is given meaning again. The two train for a dance contest that makes for one of the most electric, heartwarming scenes in rom-com history. And then the finale... Ah! You just have to watch it. 

How do you move on after you've spent an entire lifetime with somene? You travel around the world in a hot air balloon, duh.

A meet-cute on the train makes way for a perfect day of exploration. Before Sunrise is about the perks of being single — about being able to travel and meet someone new, and make lasting memories along the way. After a breakup, it's nice to know there's world of possibilities out there. 

Perhaps the only thing worse than being trapped in a toxic relationship is being trapped in a toxic relationship forever. Andy Samberg is stuck in a time loop with a girlfriend who is cheating on him. Luckily he finds someone new at a wedding, which makes for all sorts of timeless shenanigans. 

Would the Dude care about a breakup? Heck no. Maybe all you need is some of the Dude's relaxed, optimistic outlook. Not everything needs to be as serious as 'Nam.

Come on, live a little! Moping around the house all day isn't going to solve anything. Ferris Bueller's motto about living in the moment is great for everyone, especially those getting over a breakup. Watching Ferris coast through life with a smile, a great vibe and a sunny attitude is enough to get anyone out of a slump, even his friend Cameron who acts like he just got dumped.