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Get ready for some heartbreaking heroism! Join us as we count down our picks for the most impactful and meaningful goodbyes in cinema history. Our list celebrates those characters who gave it all to save others - from brave humans to surprising robots. Which sacrifice hit you hardest? Warning: major spoilers ahead!
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00:00No, it'll be okay. Stay with us. It'll be okay.
00:03I have to go away.
00:04Welcome to WatchMojo, and today, we're counting down our picks for the most impactful and or meaningful goodbyes.
00:12Spoilers ahead for the following films.
00:15Assemble.
00:16No!
00:19Number 20, Harry, Armageddon.
00:22I know, Harry. I'll try not to disappoint you.
00:30Take care of yourself, kid.
00:32A group of tradesmen become astronauts, risking their lives to save the world from a deadly asteroid.
00:38Harry Stamper is one of them, and he proves to be the most heroic of all.
00:42Taking one giant leap for mankind, the oil driller makes the ultimate sacrifice in space.
00:47The bomb needs one brave soul to set it off.
00:49Stamper doesn't second-guess the opportunity, making his future son-in-law go home alive.
00:54It's my turn now.
00:57Harry! Harry!
01:00You can't do this to me!
01:03It's my girl!
01:05You're gonna take care of my little girl now.
01:07This ridiculous movie tugs at your heartstring despite its unbelievable setting.
01:11Bruce Willis' character does it all to save his daughter and the Earth.
01:15You take care of yourself.
01:16Harry!
01:17I love you, Harry!
01:18Harry! I love you!
01:20Don't marry me!
01:21I love you, Harry!
01:22Don't do this, Harry!
01:23Number 19, Will.
01:25Pirates of the Caribbean at World's End.
01:27As each sequel became bigger and crazier, the franchise built to this thrilling moment.
01:41Captain Jack Sparrow, Elizabeth Swann, and Will Turner find themselves in a fight with Davey Jones.
01:46To make things more complicated, the heroes have to go after the villain's heart.
01:50Turner steps up to the plate and makes the climatic move.
01:53Not only does he defeat Jones, he dooms himself to a life at sea.
02:05The humble blacksmith makes a sacrifice despite his possible future with Swann.
02:09With an exciting finish, at World's End also provides a surprisingly bittersweet ending.
02:13It just goes to show that even pirates can do the right thing.
02:18Once is quite enough.
02:23Number 18, Yondu, Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2.
02:31He might not be Peter Quill's father, but Yondu Undanta helped raise the hero as a Ravager.
02:37This makes Undanta's exit all the more moving.
02:39Despite his harder edge, the paternal figure wants what's best for Quill.
02:43The helpful ally saves Star-Lord from a bomb blast and flies them into space.
02:48You may have been your father, boy, but he wasn't your daddy.
02:53Only one can live, making this a one-way flight for the mentor character.
02:57Michael Rooker's character proves to himself, his adoptive son, and the audience that he's
03:02much better than the all-powerful Ego.
03:04His meaningful and sentimental send-off shows that his sacrifice speaks volumes.
03:09I'm sorry I didn't do none of it right.
03:12I'm damn lucky you're my boy.
03:19What?
03:19Number 17, Father Damien Karras, The Exorcist.
03:23He got to himself and a bomb he was become his dude.
03:27And when he punches it, he is so good.
03:32This classic horror tale follows priests as they try to help a possessed girl.
03:36Their attempts at an exorcism force them to confront their beliefs,
03:39with Father Damien Karras choosing to put his life on the line.
03:42He pleads with the demon to make an existential swap,
03:45and it's a decision that nobody would take lightly.
03:48Come into me!
03:50God damn you!
03:51Take me!
03:53Take me!
03:55With Karras under the evil spell, the young Reagan is back to normal.
03:58The hero then leaps out a window in his compromised state.
04:01Mortally wounded, the man hopefully dies knowing what he's done to help.
04:05It's an amazing finale that shows the lengths someone will go to defeat an otherworldly presence.
04:21Number 16, Wicked, District 9.
04:23It's definitely alien, but it's not a weapon.
04:28But I don't trust it.
04:30You know, I don't trust anything that-
04:31You're right, Wicked.
04:38In the beginning, he's a company man that follows orders.
04:41Wicked's Van D. Mira doesn't care about the alien population at all.
04:44Once he's infected and starts to transform, he starts to change his tool.
04:48He then becomes an unlikely hero as he helps Christopher Johnson and his son.
04:52This involves manning an exosuit and battling mercenaries.
04:55Hold your fire! Hold your fire and keep your positions!
05:02He fends them off while his allies escape with some help from other unexpected friends.
05:06The destructive and violent scene is full of serious danger.
05:10While he survives, his fate is ultimately in question as he awaits his friend's return.
05:14We can only hope that someone comes back for him considering his incredible feat.
05:18The more zany conspiracy theories state that he's being captured by M&U or by another government
05:26or by perhaps some shady government agency and is actually being held in captivity.
05:32Number 15, NUX, Mad Max, Fury Road.
05:40I live! I die! I live again!
05:43As one of the war boys, this guy is basically programmed to do as he's told.
05:47This makes his turn into a hero all that more surprising.
05:50Chased by a Morten Joe and his followers, the main group deal with some serious struggles.
05:55When you're across safe, I'll jam the throttle and follow you.
05:59Come on!
06:01Hurry! We're nearly at the pass!
06:03NUX eventually crashes and blocks the incoming enemies.
06:06This proves that he's courageous after all, but for a much better cause.
06:10It's also a scene that gives Max and Furiosa another chance.
06:14Striking a blow against the villains, this sacrifice offers the others serious hope.
06:18It's also heartbreaking to watch such a transformative character die in this way.
06:37Number 14, Russell Cassie, Independence Day.
06:39Just what in the hell do you think you're doing?
06:45It's the wrong field, you idiot.
06:48Lucas' farm's on the other side of town.
06:53Are you sure?
06:54Who's going to take out the alien threat?
06:57Pilot Russell Cassie might seem crazy at first, but he's also braver than most.
07:01The exciting climax finds the forces of Earth fighting against the extraterrestrial threat.
07:06Cassie then has the opportunity to dish out a devastating blow.
07:09By flying his plane into the ship, he causes a huge explosion that sends the enemies packing.
07:14Tell my children, I love them very much.
07:18He ends up being one of the most consequential characters in the entire story.
07:22While Independence Day is full of heroic people, you could make an argument that this one does the most damage.
07:28Hello boys, I'm back!
07:40Number 13, basically everyone.
07:43Rogue One, A Star Wars Story.
07:45She did it.
07:46It's rare in a Star Wars movie to see this kind of destruction.
07:57The heroes of Rogue One want the plans for the Death Star, knowing they might not make it out alive.
08:02They all go to extraordinary lengths to help the Rebel Alliance.
08:06As Andor and Urso send away the important data, they die in a massive Empire strike.
08:11The heroes do everything for the good of the galaxy.
08:22Risking everything for a good cause, the brave group proved that this revolution is built upon sacrifice.
08:28Thankfully for fans, they get to spend more time with some of these people on the TV show.
08:32Your Highness, the transmission we received.
08:37What is it they've sent us?
08:40Hope.
08:47Number 12, Bing Bong, Inside Out.
08:49Joy was stuck down here.
08:52We might as well be on another planet.
08:54Like clockwork, Pixar makes us cry once again.
08:58This time, they create the imaginary friend Bing Bong.
09:01In order for Joy to help Riley, she needs help from this elephant.
09:05This all means that the host must accept sadness and leave some of her childhood in the memory dump.
09:09The movie then delivers a blow to our inner kid,
09:12showing the unconditional love the character has for his old friend.
09:28It's a sudden disappearance that leaves you feeling especially nostalgic.
09:36While he might be gone, the road certainly leaves a mark on this emotional journey.
09:40You made it!
09:41Ha ha!
09:42Ha ha ha!
09:43Go!
09:44Go save Riley!
09:45Ha ha ha!
09:48Take her to the moon for me.
09:51Okay?
09:51Number 11, Jean Grey, X2.
10:00This is the only way.
10:02In order for the X-Men to fly from Stryker's base,
10:04they need some clearance for their X-Jet.
10:06The powerful Jean Grey then shows off the true potential of her abilities.
10:10She's able to manipulate the incoming water, helping her team to safety.
10:14She's able to escape from Stryker's base, she's able to escape from Stryker's base.
10:25Grey's love for her friends seems to know no bounds here.
10:28Risking her own death by drowning,
10:30the hero shows that she can't stand by while her allies face almost certain doom.
10:34It's an impactful scene that seems biblical in terms of scale and decisive action.
10:38Even if she rises again as the phoenix, this feels like a permanent change to this character's future.
10:43Gene?
10:46Scott?
10:51How?
10:51Number 10, Gorman and Vasquez, Aliens.
11:01When you start watching a movie from the Alien franchise,
11:04you know that most people aren't going to make it out alive.
11:07These two soldiers are no different.
11:09Facing the fearsome xenomorphs, this pair makes the permanent statement.
11:12The resulting blast takes out a few enemies and buys the remaining heroes some time.
11:19It might be an action cliché, but it certainly feels like an important gesture here.
11:23The creepy aliens force the crew to give it their all.
11:25Fueled by some serious explosives, this sacrifice packs a huge punch.
11:30It doesn't quite get the job done, but it does lead indirectly to Ripley's last battle.
11:34The brutal scenes before it still aren't lost in the audience.
11:37You always were an asshole, Gorman.
11:55Number 9, Katniss, The Hunger Games.
11:57She thinks she's saving her sister from certain death, but she's really starting a revolution.
12:10Katniss Everdeen takes the place of her sister Primrose in The Hunger Games.
12:14Volunteering as tribute, the hero becomes something more than anyone could have imagined.
12:18She puts her life on the line and ends up going all the way.
12:21Prim!
12:24I volunteer!
12:25I volunteer!
12:27I volunteer as tribute.
12:31I believe we have a volunteer.
12:33Everdeen is strong-willed, skilled with the bow, and a perfect candidate for the competition.
12:38The protagonist later proves to be a pivotal force in fighting the government.
12:41With her fairness and conviction, The Unexpected Warrior shows what it takes to help out a sibling.
12:46Let's have a big hand for our very first volunteer, Katniss Everdeen.
13:02Number 8, James Bond, No Time to Die.
13:06You made me do this, you see.
13:11This was your choice.
13:16Some fans thought it would never happen.
13:18No Time to Die brings Daniel Craig's tenure to an end, while also saying goodbye to James Bond.
13:23The hero finds himself infected with nanobots on a villain's island.
13:26If he leaves, the secret agent might endanger his loved ones.
13:30Bond then chooses to stay and let the incoming missiles take him out.
13:33It's a bold choice, but one that's necessary in order to protect his partner and child.
13:37You have all the time in the world.
13:41The twist also shows that the man isn't indestructible after all.
13:53People will have to wait for a reboot to see him again, but nobody will forget this ending anytime soon.
13:58Number 7, Steve Rogers, Captain America The First Avenger.
14:12Not my future!
14:14What have you done?
14:32With an experimental procedure, Steve Rogers transforms into a patriotic hero.
14:36His fight against Red Skull leads to an exciting plane scene.
14:40Everything comes down to one decision, with the title character having to save the day once more.
14:45Give me your coordinates, I'll find you a safe landing site.
14:48There's not going to be a safe landing, but I can try and force it down.
14:52I'll get Howard on the line, he'll know what to do.
14:54The fully loaded aircraft possesses a threat with its precious cargo.
14:58Rogers decides to down the vehicle, selling his fate in a frozen tundra.
15:02It's just one in a long line of heroic deeds from The First Avenger.
15:05Even if he ends up coming back, he puts in a valiant effort to help out mankind.
15:10The protagonist also raises the bar for his allies.
15:14We'll have the band play something slow.
15:19I'd hate to step on your-
15:24Steve?
15:24He might be all clinks and clanks, but the title character still has a heart.
15:46The Iron Giant follows the unlikely friendship between boy and machine.
15:50In the end, the latter takes care of a missile headed for Rockwell.
15:53The explosive could have taken out a whole bunch of people otherwise.
15:57Thankfully for everyone nearby, the giant has a selfless side and can act at a moment's notice.
16:07I love you.
16:16The sacrificial gesture speaks volumes about the robot surprising humanity.
16:20There's hope in the end that the character will inevitably return.
16:23Devastating the other heroes, this choice still hits home.
16:26Speaker Man
16:38Number 5, Rick Contablanca.
16:42He's looking at you kid.
16:43He's maybe the greatest anti-hero in Hollywood history.
16:49You love him and sometimes you hate him, but Rick Blaine knows what he must do.
16:53He takes his old flame Elsa Lunn to the airport and sends her away.
16:57Rather than making a selfish move, the man risks his own neck to save someone else.
17:02He also knows that this will prevent the possibility of a fairytale ending.
17:06As Major Strasser comes by, Blaine also needs to shoot his way out.
17:10The character isn't afraid of getting his hands dirty in order to save the day.
17:24Casablanca wouldn't be the same without this finale, captivating audiences with the last choice.
17:29It might be a good idea for you to disappear from Casablanca for a while.
17:33There's a free French garrison over at Brazzaville.
17:36I could be induced to arrange a passage.
17:38My letter of transit?
17:40I could use a trip.
17:41Number 4, Doctor Octopus, Spider-Man 2.
17:44Let's see you scurry out of this.
17:47With his mechanized arms, Doctor Otto Octavius wreaks havoc in this thrilling sequel.
18:00His experimental machine becomes the focus of the final fight.
18:03When he can't control it anymore, the villain realizes what he must do to his own technology.
18:08He puts aside his beef with Spider-Man and chooses to save the city.
18:11The river.
18:15Drown it.
18:17I'll do it.
18:27After his evil arc, the man proves he's still got some good left in him.
18:31Octavius destroys everything, lets his rival escape, and loses his life in the process.
18:36It's quite the reversal for a complicated guy fueled by grief and vengeance.
18:47The needs of the many outweigh the needs of the few or the one.
19:06For many sci-fi fans, this one might still hit close to home.
19:10The famed Vulcan makes the ultimate sacrifice to save his fellow crew members.
19:14Following Khan's reappearance, the Enterprise comes to grips with advanced technology and their mortality.
19:19Spock then chooses to sacrifice himself.
19:30It's a startling decision that everyone takes hard, but Kirk especially struggles to understand it.
19:35Few deaths are as impactful in that genre.
19:37He might be more closed off in terms of emotions, but the captain knows that the benefits outweigh the cost.
19:43It's still an effective ending regardless of the sequel.
19:582. Tony Stark – Avengers Endgame
20:13After all the films before it, Avengers Endgame brought an era of Marvel stories to a triumphant close.
20:18This meant that some heroes couldn't make it to the end.
20:21It's only fitting that Tony Stark doesn't survive, but he goes out with an amazing maneuver.
20:26The hero wears the Infinity Gauntlet and unleashes a mighty snap.
20:30And I am Iron Man.
20:41The resulting energy kills him, but it's all for the betterment of the universe.
20:45Stark's death comes after other characters like Black Little gave their lives for the cause.
20:50It's a satisfying and heartbreaking end to an iconic role.
20:53We're gonna be okay.
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21:231. T-800
21:28Terminator 2 – Judgment Day
21:30John, you got to go now.
21:32John!
21:33Go! Now!
21:34Now!
21:35In this time travel adventure, the T-800 must protect John Connor from the T-1000.
21:40This leads to a spectacular battle at a steel mill.
21:43After the enemy goes down, the heroic cyborg mentions that he has to die all the same.
21:47There's one more chip, and it must be destroyed also.
21:56This leads to one of the franchise's most heartfelt scenes.
21:59Connor cries as he embraces his protector, later watching his friend get lowered into molten steel.
22:04Nothing can stop the future bodyguard from completing its mission.
22:08With all the awesome action in this film, this quiet moment leaves a serious impression.
22:13You suddenly realize that you've become attached to an android.
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