It was a real tearjerker.

Meaning

It made me cry.

Examples

• John: Did you see the movie last night?
• Alice: Yes, and <b>it was a real tearjerker</b>! I cried buckets.
• John: Oh really? I heard that! I hope <b>it was a real tearjerker</b> for me as well.
• Alice: It was definitely very emotional.