'Saddest' film that 'punched a hole right in my heart' streaming for free

My Girl, which was released in 1992, is a coming-of-age drama which follows the friendship between Vada and Thomas J.

Now streaming on ITVX for free, the movie, which has been dubbed the 'saddest' film, has left viewers in tears over the years.

Vada is an 11-year-old girl living in Pennsylvania who has hypochondria and develops an obsession with death.

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She is begins to form a friendship with an unpopular boy named Thomas J who is allergic to "everything".

Over time, Vada and Thomas J grow closer and even share their first kiss with one another.

However, tragedy strikes and the pair are heartbreakingly ripped apart, leaving Vada devastated.

My Girl currently has a score of 57% on Rotten Tomatoes with many agreeing it is a "tear-jerker" and critics praised it for its representations of death and loss.

The film stars Macaulay Culkin as Thomas J while Anna Chlumsky is Vada. Jamie Lee Curtis also starred in the movie as Shelly DeVoto, who becomes engaged to Vada's father Harry Sultenfuss, played by Dan Aykroyd.

Viewers have shared how they were left sobbing when watching the film as one reviewed: "This movie, it punched a deep hole right through my heart, seeing Vada and Thomas's connection, it captured me, reminded me of my childhood.

"This movie explains the sequences of life & death, but in a mature, heartwarming way. I definitely recommend this movie for all ages, but especially for children going through adolescence. Overall, great movie, 5 stars."

Another shared: "One of the best favorable movies of time. Great story/film, very sad and moving and funny. The entire cast was amazing.

"Anna Chlumsky and Macaulay Culkin had loving connection. Recommend this one to everyone. It will for sure bring tears to your eyes. My Girl is a have to see."

Someone else simply penned: "It’s a wonderful movie with a devastating ending," while another added: "One of my favorite movies oat, must watch. It’s such a bittersweet movie and has so many amazing moments."

Another continued: "It's a beautiful story, literally made me cry. I loved this movie as a kid, and I loved it as I got older as well."

someone else added: "This is sad heartwarming movie. It had me in tears as a kid and still gets to me. such a well casted movie and classic from the 90s."

My Girl is available to watch on ITVX now