24 Movies People Said They Loved But Can Never Watch Again

So good, one viewing is all you need!

Recently, reddit user u/thesilverpoets96 asked, "What is a great film you will never watch again?" and the responses had me taking notes. Here are some of the best movies you only need to watch once:

1. Nightcrawler (2014)

Open Road Films

"Great movie, made me feel slightly sick after seeing it though. The acting was just too unsettling."

—bob_rob_III/

2. The Green Mile (1999)

Warner Bros. / Courtesy Everett Collection

"Can’t put myself through that kind of sadness again."

—bobichetteismydaddy

3. Pan's Labyrinth (2006)

Picturehouse / Courtesy Everett Collection

"That movie gutted me."

—redsee

4. Dear Zachary: A Letter to a Son About His Father (2008)

MSNBC Films

"Amazing documentary, but I could never watch it again."

—GoldenEmblem

5. Uncut Gems (2019)

A24

"Once is enough."

—samthewisetarly

"Adam Sandler and KG are really good in it, but man that movie is so chaotic"

—Sebcho01

6. American History X (1998)

New Line Cinema / Courtesy Everett Collection

"I remember after I saw it, I said 'Wow, that was amazing and I never want to see it again.' Although, now it's been so long I barely remember it. Except for the curb stomping..."

—xx2983xx

7. Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind (2004)

Focus Films / Courtesy Everett Collection

"It's so beautiful but so real that it's heartbreaking."

—genericredditusrname

8. The Boy in the Striped Pajamas (2008)

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"I loved it but would never watch it again if possible, the emotional drain I felt after seeing that movie was too real."

—call_m3_claudia

9. The Irishman (2019)

Netflix / Courtesy Everett Collection

"It was good, but that shit didn't need to be four hours long."

—Heroshade

10. Schindler's List (1993)

Universal / Courtesy Everett Collection

"It's one of the best movies I've watched and I'll never watch it again. First movie ever to make me cry as a 'cool' 16-year-old."

—Guilty_Coconut

11. The Perks of Being a Wallflower (2012)

Summit Entertainment / Courtesy Everett Collection

"It hits home in too many ways for me, I think."

—thatcur1ouskat

12. The Lighthouse (2019)

A24 / Courtesy Everett Collection

"Great movie, but it really fucked me up for a couple of days. The scenes were stuck in my head and it disturbed me on a psychological level."

—SlimJin_N15

13. Marley & Me (2008)

20thCentFox / Courtesy Everett Collection

"Not prepared to go through those feels again."

—luckycatnoarms

14. Parasite (2019)

Neon / Courtesy Everett Collection

"It was such a special experience the first time that I don’t want to go round two."

—Shaneaynay

15. Manchester by the Sea (2016)

Roadside Attractions / Courtesy Everett Collection

"It broke my heart not once, but over and over within the span of two hours."

—sparkle_in_the_dark

16. Full Metal Jacket (1987)

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"I love war movies and military films, but it unsettles me. The depiction of the strain of being in the military and the pressure that caused Gomer to change like that? It's just too real."

—PumpkinPrincess31

17. Mysterious Skin (2004)

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"Great movie, never sitting through it again."

—quird_quard

18. The Conjuring (2013)

Warner Bros / Courtesy Everett Collection

"I saw it when I was 21 and I’m not ashamed to admit that I couldn’t sleep properly for at least two nights afterward."

—tarzanboy1992

19. Atonement (2007)

Focus Features / Courtesy Everett Collection

"It's like every terrible thing that could happen wrapped up into one depressing movie that leaves you feeling like justice is a bad joke."

—elmarro96

20. Grave of the Fireflies (1988)

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"I watched it like 20 or so years ago, still can't do it again."

—IchEssEstrich

21. A Clockwork Orange (1971)

Courtesy Everett Collection

"That movie was amazing in its portrayal of classical conditioning...but I would never want to sit through it again. Not for a long time, at least."

—SamAnthaACE

22. Hacksaw Ridge (2016)

Lions Gate / Courtesy Everett Collection

"The most immersive, intense war drama I’ve ever seen. I do not plan to see it ever again."

—DuplexFields

23. The Revenant (2015)

20th Century Fox Film Corp. / Courtesy Everett Collection

"A good movie with a fantastic beginning and end, but watching Leo crawl through snow again isn't appealing to me."

—Spillarney

24. And Moonlight (2016)

Courtesy Everett Collection

"It's such a vivid art piece and beautifully told story that I absorbed everything. I only see myself rewatching to share with another person who hasn't seen it."

—extremelight

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What's the best movie you've seen that you never want/need to see again? Share it in the comments below!