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.

Akkie (pronounced as Ah-key) (Hanna Obbeek) is an 8th grade student.

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

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