WARNING: Due to the nature of the question being answered, this post contains SPOILERS for all films mentioned. We've listed the film titles first so you can decide which ones you want to read and watch! Please proceed with caution!
We recently asked our BuzzFeed community, "What do you think is the most shocking, breathtaking movie ending of all time? An ending that truly shook you to your core?" And rest assured, they had some great answers!
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So, with that in mind, here are just a few of the most popular scenes that users have shared:
1. Saw (2004)
Lions Gate Films
«"I'm not a fan of the genre or the series, but I'd pick the first Saw movie. I went to see it with someone who really wanted to see it, and the audience was so shocked by the twist ending that there were screams.".
—panda_13
The final scene can be seen here:
2. Avengers: Infinity War (2018)
Marvel Studios
—for a good time, not for a long time
The final scene can be seen here:
3. Others (2001)
StudioCanal
«"I certainly felt like something strange was going on throughout the entire film, but I couldn't quite figure out what it was. I was completely unprepared for the ending.".
—kellyh4ede2dd48
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The final scene can be seen here:
4. Oldboy (2003)
Show East
«"If you know, you know.".
—rclairemac
The final scene can be seen here:
5. No Time to Die (2021)
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
«"The only James Bond film that truly broke me.".
—tanyam44ab2253d
The final scene can be seen here:
6. Interstellar (2014)
Paramount Pictures
«"The whole movie was full of unexpected twists and exciting events.".
—mandimariesunset
The final scene can be seen here:
7. Seven (1995)
New Line Cinema«
«"No movie has ever made such an impression on me as this one. 'WHAT'S IN THE BOX?' I thought about this movie for weeks after watching it.".
—the3eeyesarecryin
The final scene can be seen here:
8. Tenet (2020)
Warner Bros. Pictures
«It all suddenly clicked for me, and I thought, „Oh, they knew each other!“»
—amiwe73
The final scene can be seen here:
9. Remember Me (2010)
Summit Entertainment
«"At the end of the film, we learn that the action takes place in 2001 simply by the ending. The camera pulls back, and we see Robert Pattinson's character waiting for his father in an office on the top floor of one of the Twin Towers, then the camera switches to his sister's school, and on the chalkboard is written September 11, 2001. Then we see family and friends at his funeral. To this day, it's one of the most incredible film endings I've ever seen—nothing in this film gave away the exact year, month, or the fact that we were approaching a tragic event in our country's history.".
—reecestephanie25
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The final scene can be seen here:
10. Promising Young Woman (2020)
Main characteristics
«"Over the past few years, I've become rather indifferent to movies. Nothing ever shocked me, surprised me, or held much interest. But the ending of this film simply stunned me with its unexpectedness! I haven't been so shocked in a long time!"»
—pratprat
The final scene can be seen here:
11. Conversation (1974)
Paramount Pictures
«"Have you ever felt like you were being watched?"»
—artf423c67d40
The final scene can be seen here:
12. The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug (2013)
Warner Bros. Pictures
«"The audience in the theatre was stunned and fell into an ominous silence.".
—bestcookie705
The final scene can be seen here:
13. Cinema Paradiso (1988)
Titanus
«"This is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful films ever made. I was shocked by the ending and completely unprepared for such a turn of events. Salvatore, the protagonist, is now a famous film director. He returns home to attend the funeral of Alfredo, his mentor. He learns that Alfredo left him one last, special gift. Seeing his legacy set to Ennio Morricone's incomparable music, Alfredo, I, and everyone I've ever known shed silent tears of joy and admiration.".
—bravesgirl21
The final scene can be seen here:
14. Atonement (2007)
Universal Pictures
«I believed in a happy ending and was glad that the historical film ended on a positive note, but then I realized how much the narrator had deceived me.».
—sarad4850d5c99
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The final scene can be seen here:
15. Primal Fear (1996)
Paramount Pictures
«"The ending is so shocking and twisted that it still gives me goosebumps!"»
—jenm47faa724d
The final scene can be seen here:
16. Parasite (2019)
CJ Entertainment
«I didn’t even like the movie, but all the unexpected plot twists still confused me.».
—amiwe73
The final scene can be seen here:
17. Very Bad Things (1998)
PolyGram Filmed Entertainment
«"This movie is full of scenes that take your breath away: 'Holy shit, I didn't see that coming!', and the ending is no exception. I really love it.".
—mowmama12
The final scene can be seen here:
18. American History X (1998)
New Line Cinema«
«"This is one of the few movies where the plot wasn't spoiled for me before I saw it. It's a violent movie, but it's definitely worth watching. I'd say more, but yeah, just watch it.".
-crooked flowers
The final scene can be seen here:
19. Raw (2016)
Focus World
«"The ending of this movie kept me sitting on the couch until the credits rolled.".
—aliburns92
The final scene can be seen here:
20. Rough Diamonds (2019)
A24
«"The ending came so quickly and unexpectedly. I will always remember it.".
—Madeline Campbell
The final scene can be seen here:
21. Spider-Man: No Way Home (2021)
Marvel Studios
«After that, I sat in the hall for another 10 minutes in a state of shock.».
—hi_im_on_tv
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The final scene can be seen here:
22. Children (1995)
Shining Excalibur Films
«"This film was incredibly explicit, and the 'impartiality' with which the final scene was filmed—I felt like I was watching something illegal. I almost forgot it was acting. For those who don't know, beware. I think I skipped right to the end of this videotape before I found the strength to get up and turn off the VCR after the film ended.".
—filmteach
The final scene can be seen here:
23. Annihilation (2018)
Paramount Pictures
«"It burned my brain out.".
—metner
The final scene can be seen here:
24. The Departed (2006)
Warner Bros. Pictures
«"I sat on the couch for five minutes while the credits rolled, my mouth open in shock.".
—ripcharlieswan
The final scene can be seen here:
25. Suspiria (2018)
Prime Video
«"It was a shock that Susie Bannion turned out to be Master Suspiriorum, especially considering that in the 1977 version, Suspiriorum was Helena Markos.".
—jperezmurillo
The final scene can be seen here:
26. Fog (2007)
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
«"The first time I watched it, I got goosebumps when he got out of the car! If you haven't seen it yet, I won't spoil it.".
—turophile
The final scene can be seen here:
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27. Final Destination 5 (2011)
Warner Bros. Pictures
«"After watching all the films, the ending of the fifth one completely stunned me! I didn't even think they were going to do that until I exclaimed, 'Oh my God, they're on a plane! They're flying to Paris!' Then it dawned on me that the fifth film takes place before all the others. It was a real journey into a world of illusions, and I loved it! I was completely surprised!"„
—Rahvey
The final scene can be seen here:
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