Millie, its ok, I haven't seen Beaches either (hangs head in shame). I have a whole bunch of movies I recommend to people all the time. I wouldn't know where to start telling you what to watch because I have no clue what you haven't seen, but Pulp Fiction is always a safe answer because you can watch it again and again.
In response to the actual thread I agree with Stepmom, even though it didn't make me cry. Another sad one is Stand By Me with River Phoenix. That is a great movie.
Thou giveth fever.