17 Performances so sad that you won’t be able to hold your tears

Modified Feb 09, 2025 11:34 ET

The Father | Image Source: Sony Pictures Classics

15) Brendan Fraser in The Whale (2022)

Brendan Fraser gave a tour-de-force performance as Charlie, an English teacher battling obesity and regret in The Whale. Here is a man trying to connect with his estranged daughter while desperately trying to beat his inner demons. Charlie's vulnerability and emotional depth are particularly evident in the last scenes where Charlie succumbs to his fate quietly with dignity. His comeback role remains a powerful role, earning him wide acclaim, and the performance blended with physical and emotional transformations leaves a lasting impact on the viewers, drawing them into Charlie's tragic world.