Achtste Groepers Huilen Niet (English: Eighth Graders Don't Cry, also known as Cool Kids Don't Cry) is a 2012 family drama that was directed by Dennis Bots.

It was first released into cinemas in the Netherlands on February 15, 2012, and has won a 2012 Golden Film Award.

But one day, when the class plays football during lunch break, Joep goes too far and hurts Elise, Akkie's best friend.

She can't come down herself and eventually Joep climbs in the tree to help her get down.

In an emotional scene, Akkie learns that the cancer has spread to her brain and that she has a terminal illness.