434 Films Based on True Stories
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The CourierMovie · 2020 · 112m · Thriller, History, DramaDuring the Cold War, British businessman Greville Wynne secretly works with a Soviet contact to help avert the Cuban Missile Crisis.IMDb 7.2TMDB 7.0 - 2
TimbuktuMovie · 2014 · 96m · Drama, WarNear Timbuktu, Mali, where Islamic militants enforce strict religious law and disrupt everyday life, a cattleman kills a fisherman.IMDb 7.1TMDB 7.0 - 3
The BankerMovie · 2020 · 120m · DramaDuring the 1960s, two entrepreneurs develop a clever business strategy to promote housing integration and equal opportunity for all Americans.IMDb 7.3TMDB 7.6 - 4
Miracles from HeavenMovie · 2016 · 119m · Family, DramaWhen Christy learns her 10-year-old daughter Anna has a rare, incurable disease, she becomes a determined advocate for a cure. As Christy searches for answers, Anna experiences a miraculous recovery after falling three stories, leaving doctors baffled and her family and community deeply moved.IMDb 7.1TMDB 7.4 - 5
Next Goal WinsMovie · 2023 · 104m · Comedy, DramaDutch coach Thomas Rongen takes on the challenge of transforming the American Samoa national soccer team, historically one of the weakest in the world, into a competitive force.IMDb 6.5TMDB 6.4 - 6
The CaptiveMovie · 2014 · 112m · Drama, Thriller, CrimeEight years after Cassandra vanished, unsettling events suggest she might still be alive. As police, her parents, and Cassandra herself investigate, they attempt to solve the mystery surrounding her disappearance.IMDb 5.9TMDB 5.8 - 7
FatherhoodMovie · 2021 · 109m · Drama, ComedyA newly widowed father navigates the challenges of single parenthood while raising his daughter alone. He grapples with uncertainty, anxieties, grief, and the realities of childcare. Based on a true story.IMDb 6.6TMDB 7.5 - 8
NOKASMovie · 2010 · 87m · Action, Crime, DramaIn April 2004, Stavanger, Norway, experienced its largest bank robbery. The film recounts the events of that day from the perspectives of those who experienced it firsthand: the robbers, the police, and the bank employees. Based on eyewitness accounts, the story unfolds in the actual locations where the crime occurred.IMDb 6.4TMDB 6.2 - 9
JackieMovie · 2016 · 100m · DramaThis film chronicles the days following President John F. Kennedy's assassination in 1963, focusing on the experiences of First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy. It depicts her life in the immediate aftermath of the tragedy.IMDb 6.6TMDB 6.5 - 10
The FounderMovie · 2016 · 115m · Drama, HistoryThis is the true story of how Ray Kroc, an Illinois salesman, encountered Mac and Dick McDonald, who were operating a successful burger restaurant in Southern California during the 1950s. Kroc was drawn to their efficient food preparation and recognized the potential for a franchise. He strategically worked to take control of the company from the brothers, ultimately building it into a billion-dollar empire.IMDb 7.2TMDB 7.1 - 11
Child 44Movie · 2015 · 137m · Crime, ThrillerIn Stalinist-era Soviet Russia, a former MGB agent, now in disgrace, is assigned to investigate a string of child murders. The investigation gradually reveals links to the highest levels of the Communist Party.IMDb 6.4TMDB 6.3 - 12
The Case for ChristMovie · 2017 · 112m · DramaThis film is based on the true story of a highly respected investigative journalist and committed atheist. He uses his sharp journalistic and legal abilities to try and debunk his wife's newly embraced Christian faith, leading to unforeseen and profound consequences for both of them.IMDb 6.4TMDB 6.9 - 13
War DogsMovie · 2016 · 114m · Comedy, Crime, DramaThis is the true story of David Packouz and Efraim Diveroli, two young men who secured a $300 million deal with the Pentagon to supply weapons to American allies in Afghanistan.IMDb 7.1TMDB 6.9 - 14
Darkest HourMovie · 2017 · 125m · Drama, HistoryIn May 1940, Winston Churchill faces a critical decision. The future of World War II rests on his shoulders as he weighs the option of negotiating with Adolf Hitler against the prospect of continuing the fight, a choice that could determine the fate of the British Empire.IMDb 7.4TMDB 7.4 - 15
AmundsenMovie · 2019 · 125m · Drama, History, AdventureThis is the story of Roald Amundsen, the Norwegian explorer who led the first expedition to reach the South Pole in 1911. He became the first person to reach both the North and South Poles in 1926. The film follows Amundsen's relentless ambition as a polar explorer and the consequences of his all-consuming pursuit of his dream, which ultimately led to tragedy for himself and those around him in the frozen landscapes.IMDb 6.2TMDB 6.0 - 16
The Man Who Knew InfinityMovie · 2016 · 108m · Drama, HistoryBorn into poverty in Madras, India, Srinivasa Ramanujan Iyengar gains entry to Cambridge University during World War I. There, under the mentorship of Professor G.H. Hardy, he pioneers new mathematical theories.IMDb 7.2TMDB 7.2 - 17
LynleyMovie · 2015 · 124m · Drama, ComedyThis film tells the story of a Long Island single mother who overcame hardship to become a highly successful entrepreneur.IMDb 6.6TMDB 6.6 - 18
ExperimenterMovie · 2015 · 97m · Drama, HistoryYale University, 1961. Stanley Milgram conducts a psychology experiment that remains impactful today: participants believe they are administering painful electric shocks to a friendly stranger in another room. Despite the stranger's pleas to stop, most subjects continue the experiment, delivering what they perceive as lethal shocks because they are instructed to do so. As the trial of Nazi Adolf Eichmann is broadcast nationwide, Milgram’s work deeply resonates with both the public and the scientific world, exploring human obedience to authority. While lauded by some, he faces accusations of deception and manipulation, but his wife Sasha remains a steadfast supporter.IMDb 6.6TMDB 6.5 - 19
Blood BrothersMovie · 2015 · 7m"Blood Brothers" depicts a single night in the life of the Forcados Amadores de Montemor, a Portuguese bullfighting team known for their dangerous approach. They return to the main arena for the first time since losing their leader and must find strength in his memory.IMDb 5.2TMDB 10.0 - 20
Gladbeck: The Hostage CrisisMovie · 2022 · 91m · DocumentaryIn August 1988, two armed bank robbers hold German police at bay for 54 hours during a tense hostage situation, culminating in a shootout and resulting in three fatalities.IMDb 7.5TMDB 7.6 - 21
FerrariMovie · 2023 · 131m · History, DramaIt's summer, 1957. Enzo Ferrari, a former racecar driver, faces a critical moment. The company he and his wife, Laura, founded a decade ago is on the brink of financial ruin. Their marriage is strained by grief over a lost son and the complicated reality of another.IMDb 6.4TMDB 6.4 - 22
Big EyesMovie · 2014 · 106m · DramaDuring the late 1950s and early 1960s, artist Walter Keane becomes incredibly famous for his portraits of children with large eyes. The public doesn't know that his wife, Margaret, is actually the one painting them. Though deeply disturbed to discover Walter is claiming her work as his own, Margaret is too timid to speak out. The truth is only revealed when the Keanes' marriage dissolves and a legal battle ensues.IMDb 6.9TMDB 7.0 - 23
The Last Man on the MoonMovie · 2016 · 95m · Documentary, HistoryThe 1960s were a pivotal era for America, marked by ambitious pursuits like NASA's space program and the historic moon landing. But astronauts like Eugene Cernan were essential to that journey. A skilled test pilot who embraced risk, he was selected with 14 others for a highly selective program that forged deep bonds of friendship and rivalry. Cernan became one of only three astronauts to walk on the moon twice, his second mission marking NASA's final lunar endeavor. Reflecting on his eight years in Houston, the film reveals an extraordinary life of love and loss. Director Mark Craig presents a subtly epic biography, blending firsthand accounts from surviving astronauts with archival footage and stunning images of the moon.IMDb 7.4TMDB 6.6 - 24
The PossessionMovie · 2012 · 92m · Horror, ThrillerA young girl purchases an antique box at a yard sale, unknowingly unleashing a malevolent ancient spirit within. Her father and his ex-wife then join forces to discover how to break the curse affecting their daughter.IMDb 5.9TMDB 6.0 - 25
The ReportMovie · 2019 · 119m · DramaDaniel Jones, the lead investigator for a major Senate study on the CIA's detention and interrogation program, uncovers evidence of brutal, immoral, and ineffective practices. Determined to reveal the truth, Jones fights against powerful forces who want to keep the program's secrets hidden from the public.IMDb 7.2TMDB 7.0 - 26
Brain on FireMovie · 2017 · 88m · DramaSusannah Cahalan, a promising young journalist for the New York Post, begins experiencing disturbing hallucinations and seizures, leading to a frightening and swift decline in her mental health.IMDb 6.6TMDB 7.0 - 27
The FarewellMovie · 2019 · 100m · Comedy, DramaBilli, a determined Chinese-American woman, travels to China after her grandmother receives a terminal diagnosis. She grapples with her family's choice to conceal the truth from their grandmother, leading them to organize a spontaneous wedding for a final family gathering.IMDb 7.5TMDB 7.4 - 28
The OneMovie · 2022 · 108m · Adventure, Thriller, DramaOn August 24, 1981, newlyweds Larisa and Vladimir Savitsky boarded a flight from Komsomolsk-on-Amur to Blagoveshchensk. Thirty minutes before landing, their plane, an AN-24, collided with another aircraft and shattered at over 5 kilometers altitude. Survival was deemed impossible... yet a miracle occurred. Larisa Savitskaya awoke amidst the wreckage in the dense taiga. Now, she must summon extraordinary strength to create a miracle, a feat only a resilient person could achieve.IMDb 5.9TMDB 6.6 - 29
The Current WarMovie · 2018 · 108m · Drama, HistoryIn a fierce rivalry, electrical innovators Thomas Edison and George Westinghouse battle for dominance. Both strive to develop a reliable electrical system and successfully sell it to the public.IMDb 6.5TMDB 6.7 - 30
Midnight ExpressMovie · 1978 · 121m · Drama, Crime"Midnight Express" tells the true story of Billy Hayes, an American student who gets caught smuggling drugs in Turkey. He's sentenced to a harsh prison term, and his only chance for freedom rests on appeals from his lawyer, family, and the U.S. government. As time passes, he considers a dangerous escape known as the "Midnight Express." The film is a gripping drama about survival, hope, and the differences between the American and Turkish legal systems, following Hayes' desperate fight for freedom.IMDb 7.5TMDB 7.5 - 31
The Great EscaperMovie · 2023 · 96m · History, Drama, WarDuring the summer of 2014, a World War II veteran secretly leaves his nursing home to be at the 70th anniversary remembrance ceremony for the D-Day landings in Normandy.IMDb 7.0TMDB 6.6 - 32
This Hour Has 22 MinutesMovie · 2004 · 132m · DramaTrainer Frankie Dunn is struggling with a difficult relationship with his daughter when boxer Maggie Fitzgerald arrives, determined to turn professional. She seeks out Dunn and his team for their help.IMDb 8.1TMDB 8.0 - 33
Dream HorseMovie · 2021 · 113m · Comedy, DramaThis is the inspiring true story of Dream Alliance, a racehorse raised by Jan Vokes, a bartender from a small town. With limited funds and no prior experience, Jan rallies her neighbors to pool their savings and help raise Dream, allowing them to compete with established racing teams. Their efforts prove successful as Dream gains prominence, becoming a symbol of hope for their community.IMDb 7.0TMDB 7.0 - 34
The Face of an AngelMovie · 2014 · 100m · Drama, ThrillerA journalist and a documentary filmmaker both pursue the same story: a murder and the person believed to be responsible.IMDb 4.6TMDB 5.1 - 35
The Professor and the MadmanMovie · 2019 · 124m · History, Drama, MysteryIn the mid-19th century, Professor James Murray is leading the project to compile the first edition of the Oxford English Dictionary. He unexpectedly receives over 10,000 contributions from Dr. William Minor, a patient at Broadmoor Criminal Lunatic Asylum.IMDb 7.2TMDB 7.1 - 36
A Journal for JordanMovie · 2021 · 131m · Drama, RomanceThis film is based on the true story of First Sergeant Charles Monroe King, who, while serving in Iraq, begins writing letters to his infant son. Back home, Dana Canedy, a senior editor at the New York Times, revisits her extraordinary connection with King and his unwavering love for her and their child.IMDb 6.0TMDB 6.9 - 37
127 HoursMovie · 2010 · 94m · Adventure, Drama, ThrillerThis is the true story of Aron Ralston, a mountain climber who must find a way to survive after a boulder falls and traps his arm against a canyon wall in remote Utah.IMDb 7.5TMDB 7.1 - 38
Molly's GameMovie · 2017 · 140m · Drama, CrimeMolly Bloom, a talented skier who once dreamed of competing in the Olympics, finds success as an entrepreneur hosting a high-stakes poker game with players from around the world. This new life puts her in the sights of the FBI.IMDb 7.4TMDB 7.2 - 39
The Perfect StormMovie · 2000 · 130m · Drama, Adventure, ActionIn October 1991, a powerful storm formed in the North Atlantic due to unusual weather patterns. The sword-fishing boat Andrea Gail was caught in the storm.IMDb 6.5TMDB 6.5 - 40
Woman Walks AheadMovie · 2018 · 103m · Drama, History, WesternThis true story is a gripping western about a determined New York widow who travels west to meet Sioux chief Sitting Bull. She finds herself in opposition to an army officer determined to wage war against Native Americans.IMDb 6.7TMDB 6.7 - 41
The WalkMovie · 2015 · 123m · History, Drama, AdventureThis is the true story of Philippe Petit's audacious 1974 feat: he illegally walked a tightrope between the Twin Towers of the World Trade Center.IMDb 7.3TMDB 7.0 - 42
Hillbilly ElegyMovie · 2020 · 117m · DramaA sudden phone call brings a Yale Law student back to his family's home in Ohio. There, he considers his family's past across three generations and begins to question what he wants for his own future.IMDb 6.7TMDB 6.7 - 43
Arthur the KingMovie · 2024 · 107m · Adventure, DramaDuring a ten-day, 435-mile adventure race, professional athlete Michael Light develops a powerful connection with a resilient stray dog named Arthur. As they face extreme physical challenges together, Arthur demonstrates the true meaning of winning, loyalty, and friendship.IMDb 7.0TMDB 7.6 - 44
RaceMovie · 2016 · 134m · Drama, HistoryThis film tells the story of Jesse Owens, an athlete striving to become the best in track and field. His pursuit of greatness leads him to the 1936 Olympics, where he competes against Adolf Hitler's belief in the superiority of the Aryan race.IMDb 7.1TMDB 7.3 - 45
First They Killed My FatherMovie · 2017 · 136m · War, Drama, HistoryWhen the Khmer Rouge take control of Cambodia, a 5-year-old girl faces a desperate fight to survive.IMDb 7.2TMDB 7.4 - 46
PriscillaMovie · 2023 · 113m · Drama, Romance, MusicAt a party, teenage Priscilla Beaulieu meets Elvis Presley, who is already a huge rock-and-roll star. But away from the public eye, Elvis becomes something different: a captivating crush, a confidant who understands her loneliness, and a supportive friend.IMDb 6.4TMDB 6.7 - 47
The Red Sea Diving ResortMovie · 2019 · 130m · Drama, Thriller, HistorySudan, East Africa, 1980. A group of Israeli Mossad agents plans a rescue operation to move thousands of Ethiopian Jews to Israel. To conceal their true mission from suspicious Sudanese authorities, they create a false front: a diving resort on the Red Sea.IMDb 6.6TMDB 6.8 - 48
AnthropoidMovie · 2016 · 120m · History, Thriller, WarIn December 1941, Czech soldiers Jozef Gabčík and Jan Kubiš parachute into Nazi-occupied Czechoslovakia with a mission: to assassinate the high-ranking Nazi officer Reinhard Heydrich.IMDb 7.2TMDB 7.1 - 49
The Man Standing NextMovie · 2020 · 114m · Drama, ThrillerAs the 'Koreagate' scandal investigation unfolds, Park Yong-gak, a former director of the Korean Central Intelligence Agency with extensive knowledge of government activities, goes into exile in the United States.IMDb 7.0TMDB 7.1 - 50
ArgoMovie · 2012 · 120m · Drama, ThrillerAmidst the escalating turmoil of the Iranian Revolution, a CIA exfiltration expert devises a dangerous strategy to rescue six Americans sheltering at the Canadian ambassador's residence.IMDb 7.7TMDB 7.3 - 51
OsloMovie · 2021 · 118m · TV Movie, Drama, HistoryThis is the true story of the behind-the-scenes negotiations between bitter enemies that resulted in the 1993 Oslo Accords. It follows the secret back-channel talks, unexpected friendships, and quiet bravery of a small group – Israelis, Palestinians, and a Norwegian couple – who made the peace possible.IMDb 6.7TMDB 6.5 - 52
The Glass CastleMovie · 2017 · 127m · DramaA young girl grows up in a chaotic family constantly fleeing the FBI. Living in poverty, she matures under the guidance of her father, a brilliant but alcoholic man who uses fantastical stories to shield her from their desperate circumstances, and her self-centered mother, who avoids traditional family life. Along with her younger siblings and an older sister, they navigate a unique and challenging path of survival, learning to rely on each other as they grow up.IMDb 7.1TMDB 7.1 - 53
TrumboMovie · 2015 · 124m · DramaIn the late 1940s, screenwriter Dalton Trumbo's career is destroyed when he refuses to cooperate with the House Un-American Activities Committee (HUAC) and is subsequently blacklisted.IMDb 7.4TMDB 7.2 - 54
Argentina 1985Movie · 2022 · 141m · Drama, History, CrimeDuring the 1980s, a group of lawyers confronts the leaders of Argentina's brutal military regime in a challenging fight against a ticking clock.IMDb 7.6TMDB 7.8 - 55
OppenheimerMovie · 2023 · 181m · Drama, HistoryThis is the story of J. Robert Oppenheimer and his central role in the creation of the atomic bomb during World War II.IMDb 8.2TMDB 8.0 - 56
Spare PartsMovie · 2015 · 115m · DramaFour Hispanic students start a robotics club with the help of their school's new teacher. They aim to compete in a national robotics contest, despite having no prior experience. Using a limited budget of $800 and salvaged car parts, they build a robot and face off against the reigning champions from MIT. Throughout the process, the students discover the importance of friendship and lasting connections, alongside the skills of robotics.IMDb 7.3TMDB 7.2 - 57
Blue-Eyed ButcherMovie · 2012 · 85m · Drama, Crime, ThrillerA woman enjoys a seemingly perfect life, but six years into her marriage, her idyllic world shatters. Her husband is discovered buried in their backyard, bearing numerous stab wounds.IMDb 5.7TMDB 5.7 - 58
A Beautiful Day in the NeighborhoodMovie · 2019 · 109m · History, Family, DramaLloyd Vogel, a cynical and award-winning journalist, reluctantly takes on a profile assignment for Esquire: a piece about the iconic children's television personality, Fred Rogers. Following his meeting with Rogers, Vogel's outlook on life undergoes a profound change.IMDb 7.2TMDB 7.0 - 59
The Old Man & the GunMovie · 2018 · 94m · Comedy, Crime, DramaThis is the true story of Forrest Tucker, who, at 70, makes a daring escape from San Quentin and then embarks on a remarkable series of heists that baffle the police and fascinate the public. A detective becomes increasingly drawn to Forrest's dedication to his work, while a woman loves him despite his criminal life.IMDb 6.7TMDB 6.4 - 60
AmmoniteMovie · 2020 · 118m · Romance, DramaEngland, 1840s. Paleontologist Mary Anning and Charlotte, a young woman seeking recovery by the sea, form a deep connection. Though from different worlds and with contrasting natures, Mary and Charlotte find solace in each other, realizing they've both been longing for companionship. This shared understanding blossoms into a powerful love that challenges societal expectations and forever changes the paths of both women.IMDb 6.5TMDB 6.9 - 61
The Wolf of Wall StreetMovie · 2013 · 180m · Crime, Drama, ComedyA New York stockbroker becomes a key witness in a major securities fraud case, exposing widespread corruption within Wall Street, corporate banking, and organized crime. Based on the true story of Jordan Belfort.IMDb 8.2TMDB 8.0 - 62
Pelé: Birth of a LegendMovie · 2016 · 107m · DramaThis is the life story of Pelé, the legendary Brazilian football player.IMDb 7.1TMDB 7.3 - 63
EmancipationMovie · 2022 · 132m · Drama, War, HistoryBased on a powerful true story, this film follows Peter, an enslaved man driven by his devotion to his family and the desire for freedom. He takes a dangerous risk to escape and reunite with them, embarking on a challenging journey fueled by love and resilience.IMDb 6.3TMDB 7.8 - 64
Kill the MessengerMovie · 2014 · 112m · Crime, Drama, MysteryA reporter faces a relentless and malicious smear campaign after publishing an exposé detailing the CIA's involvement in arming Contra rebels in Nicaragua and smuggling cocaine into California. The campaign pushes him to suicide. Based on the true story of journalist Gary Webb.IMDb 6.9TMDB 6.6 - 65
The InfiltratorMovie · 2016 · 127m · Crime, Drama, ThrillerA U.S. Customs official discovers an extensive money laundering operation connected to Pablo Escobar.IMDb 7.0TMDB 6.7 - 66
American MurdererMovie · 2022 · 101m · Crime, DramaThis is the true story of Jason Derek Brown, a charming con artist who finances his lavish life through a string of scams. FBI Special Agent Lance Leising is determined to bring Brown to justice. As Brown's money dwindles and his past returns to haunt him, he plans an elaborate scheme, leading to a dangerous chase with Leising and transforming Brown into the FBI’s most elusive fugitive.IMDb 5.4TMDB 5.9 - 67
The Boys in the BoatMovie · 2023 · 123m · Drama, HistoryThis is the inspiring true story of the University of Washington men's rowing team and their remarkable journey to the 1936 Berlin Olympics. Against all odds, they defied expectations and captivated the world with their presence on the international stage.IMDb 7.0TMDB 7.2 - 68
MankMovie · 2020 · 132m · Drama, HistoryIn 1930s Hollywood, acerbic social critic and alcoholic screenwriter Herman J. Mankiewicz frantically works to complete the screenplay for Citizen Kane, offering a sharp look at the era.IMDb 6.8TMDB 6.7 - 69
Steve JobsMovie · 2015 · 122m · Drama, HistoryBehind the scenes of three major product launches, culminating in the 1998 iMac reveal, Steve Jobs offers a personal look at the man who drove the digital revolution.IMDb 7.2TMDB 6.8 - 70
SullyMovie · 2016 · 96m · Drama, HistoryIn January 2009, Captain Chesley "Sully" Sullenberger successfully landed a disabled plane on the Hudson River, saving all 155 people on board. While celebrated as a hero for his extraordinary skill, an investigation began that posed a serious threat to his reputation and career.IMDb 7.4TMDB 7.2 - 71
GottiMovie · 2018 · 106m · Crime, Drama, HistoryJohn Gotti's ascent to power within New York's criminal underworld culminates in his becoming the head of the Gambino crime family. His life becomes marked by hardship, including personal loss, several legal battles, and a lengthy prison term.IMDb 4.8TMDB 5.3 - 72
Bridge of SpiesMovie · 2015 · 141m · Thriller, DramaDuring the Cold War, the Soviet Union shoots down U.S. pilot Francis Gary Powers' U-2 spy plane and captures him. Powers is sentenced to 10 years in prison, and his only chance for freedom lies with New York lawyer James Donovan. A CIA operative recruits Donovan to negotiate Powers' release. Donovan travels to Berlin, aiming to secure Powers' freedom through a prisoner exchange. The plan involves the Soviets receiving Rudolf Abel, a convicted spy whom Donovan previously defended.IMDb 7.6TMDB 7.2 - 73
YaraMovie · 2021 · 96m · DramaThe killing of 13-year-old Yara Gambirasio sends shockwaves through the small Italian town of Brembate di Sopra. With limited DNA evidence and no matching profiles in existing databases, prosecutors struggle to identify the killer. Based on a true story.IMDb 6.3TMDB 6.3 - 74
ChappaquiddickMovie · 2018 · 107m · History, Drama, ThrillerThe 1969 car accident that killed Mary Jo Kopechne, a young campaign strategist, profoundly impacts Ted Kennedy's life and political future.IMDb 6.4TMDB 6.1 - 75
BreakingMovie · 2022 · 103m · Crime, Drama, ThrillerFacing desperation and dwindling choices, Marine veteran Brian Brown-Easley takes multiple people hostage in a bank, leading to a high-stakes standoff with law enforcement.IMDb 6.3TMDB 6.5 - 76
WorthMovie · 2021 · 118m · History, DramaKenneth Feinberg, a prominent Washington lawyer, is appointed Special Master of the 9/11 Fund. He navigates the challenges of managing government funds, battling cynicism, bureaucratic hurdles, and political pressures. Through this work, he comes to understand the value of human life.IMDb 6.8TMDB 6.7 - 77
Hacksaw RidgeMovie · 2016 · 139m · Drama, History, WarDuring the Battle of Okinawa in World War II, Desmond T. Doss, an American Army medic, refuses to take a life on religious grounds. He becomes the first conscientious objector in U.S. history to be awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor.IMDb 8.1TMDB 8.2 - 78
Father StuMovie · 2022 · 124m · DramaThis is the true story of a boxer who becomes a priest. After an injury ends his boxing career, Stuart Long moves to Los Angeles hoping for wealth and fame. Working as a supermarket clerk, he meets Carmen, a Sunday school teacher who isn't impressed by his usual confidence. He begins attending church to win her affection. A motorcycle accident prompts him to consider a different path, ultimately leading him to the unexpected realization that he is called to become a Catholic priest.IMDb 6.5TMDB 7.1 - 79
Bleed for ThisMovie · 2016 · 116m · DramaThis is the true story of Vinny Pazienza, a world champion boxer who faced the ultimate challenge when a serious car accident left him uncertain if he would ever walk again. He then embarked on one of sports' most remarkable recoveries.IMDb 6.8TMDB 6.8 - 80
The Monuments MenMovie · 2014 · 118m · War, Drama, HistoryThe Monuments Men is a true story about a remarkable mission during World War II. A team of unlikely heroes – museum directors, artists, architects, curators, and art historians – risked everything to save priceless works of art from Nazi destruction. They journeyed to the war front to locate and protect masterpieces, determined to return them to their owners. Facing immense danger, could these men succeed in their extraordinary quest?IMDb 6.1TMDB 6.1 - 81
Fighting with My FamilyMovie · 2019 · 108m · ComedyPaige and her brother Zak, raised in a close-knit wrestling family, are thrilled to get a chance to audition for the WWE. When only Paige makes it into the demanding training program, she has to leave her family behind and navigate a fiercely competitive new environment. Paige's journey forces her to confront challenges and ultimately demonstrate that her unique qualities are what will propel her to stardom.IMDb 7.0TMDB 6.8 - 82
PreciousMovie · 2009 · 110m · DramaHarlem, 1987. Sixteen-year-old Claireece "Precious" Jones faces unimaginable hardship. Pregnant again by her father, who is absent from her life, Precious endures a brutal home life dominated by an abusive mother. At school, amidst chaos, Precious has surprisingly maintained good grades while hiding a devastating secret: she is illiterate.IMDb 7.3TMDB 7.3 - 83
BraveheartMovie · 1995 · 178m · Action, Drama, HistoryIn a small Scottish village, the marriage of William Wallace, a passionate young man, and Murron, his childhood love, is tragically broken when English soldiers brutally murder her. Overcome with grief and rage, Wallace retaliates against those responsible. His actions spark a rebellion in his village as people fight back against English rule. News of the uprising spreads, igniting a nationwide fire and uniting the Scots in a struggle for freedom. The film follows Wallace's journey as he becomes a leader in this revolutionary movement, shaping Scotland's fight for independence.IMDb 8.3TMDB 7.9 - 84
While at WarMovie · 2019 · 108m · Drama, History, WarSalamanca, Spain, 1936. At the start of the Spanish Civil War (1936-39), writer Miguel de Unamuno backs the military rebellion, believing it will bring an end to the country's political turmoil. However, as the conflict escalates into violence, Unamuno is forced to reconsider his original stance.IMDb 6.9TMDB 7.1 - 85
The IcemanMovie · 2012 · 105m · Thriller, Crime, DramaThis is the true story of Richard Kuklinski, a notorious contract killer who lived a double life as a devoted family man.IMDb 6.8TMDB 6.6 - 86
ConcussionMovie · 2015 · 123m · DramaThis dramatic thriller follows the true story of Dr. Bennet Omalu, an American immigrant and brilliant forensic neuropathologist. He made the groundbreaking discovery of CTE, a brain disease linked to football, in a professional player and then bravely fought to expose the truth. Dr. Omalu's personal mission puts him in conflict with a powerful and influential organization.IMDb 7.1TMDB 7.1 - 87
Hotel RwandaMovie · 2004 · 122m · Drama, History, WarBased on true events, the film is set in Rwanda during the 1990s, a time when over a million Tutsis were murdered in a genocide largely ignored internationally. Hotel owner Paul Rusesabagina uses his hotel to shelter over a thousand refugees, desperately trying to protect them from the violence.IMDb 8.1TMDB 7.7 - 88
Heaven Is for RealMovie · 2014 · 99m · DramaFollowing emergency surgery, small-town parents Todd and Sonja Burpo are thrilled by their son Colton's unexpected recovery. But they are stunned when Colton recounts details from what he describes as a trip to heaven – information he couldn't have known. Now, Todd must decide whether to share his son's remarkable experience with others.IMDb 5.9TMDB 6.8 - 89
CabriniMovie · 2024 · 142m · History, DramaIn 1889 New York City, Italian immigrant Francesca Cabrini finds a city plagued by illness, crime, and suffering children. She embarks on a challenging mission: to persuade the city's resistant mayor to provide housing and medical care for the most vulnerable. Despite language barriers and her own health struggles, Cabrini uses her resourcefulness to create an unprecedented network of support and opportunity.IMDb 7.3TMDB 7.8 - 90
Ordinary AngelsMovie · 2024 · 118m · DramaThis film is inspired by a remarkable true story about a hairdresser who unites her community to support a grieving father. He's fighting to save his young daughter from a life-threatening illness.IMDb 7.4TMDB 7.7 - 91
The King's SpeechMovie · 2010 · 118m · Drama, HistoryThe King's Speech is the story of Prince Albert, who becomes King George VI, father to Queen Elizabeth II. When his brother steps down, Albert ('Bertie') unexpectedly inherits the throne. Struggling with a severe stutter and deemed unready to rule, Bertie seeks help from an unconventional speech therapist, Lionel Logue. Through surprising methods and a growing friendship, Bertie learns to speak confidently and bravely guides his nation through war.IMDb 8.0TMDB 7.7 - 92
ComplianceMovie · 2012 · 90m · Drama, ThrillerDuring a hectic shift at a fast-food restaurant in suburban Ohio, manager Sandra takes a call from a police officer. The officer informs her that one of her employees has stolen money from a customer.IMDb 6.4TMDB 6.3 - 93
NerudaMovie · 2016 · 108m · DramaChile, 1948. As the Cold War takes hold, celebrated Communist Senator and poet Pablo Neruda is accused of betraying his party by the government. President González Videla revokes Neruda's parliamentary immunity, and the Chief of Investigative Police orders Inspector Óscar Peluchonneau to arrest him. Neruda and his wife, painter Delia del Carril, attempt to flee the country but are forced to go into hiding.IMDb 6.8TMDB 6.3 - 94
Our FriendMovie · 2019 · 124m · Drama, RomanceWhen a man discovers his wife has six months left to live, he gratefully accepts help from his closest friend, who moves in with them to provide support.IMDb 7.3TMDB 7.1 - 95
TillMovie · 2022 · 131m · Drama, HistoryThis is the true story of Mamie Till Mobley's unwavering fight for justice after her 14-year-old son, Emmett Till, was brutally lynched in Mississippi in 1955 while visiting his cousins.IMDb 7.2TMDB 7.3 - 96
Pinball: The Man Who Saved the GameMovie · 2023 · 92m · Comedy, Drama, HistoryThis dramatic comedy tells the true story of Roger Sharpe, a writer and avid pinball player. It follows his efforts to end a 35-year-long ban on pinball machines in New York City.IMDb 7.0TMDB 7.0 - 97
Borg vs McEnroeMovie · 2017 · 108m · Drama, HistoryAt the 1980 Wimbledon tournament, Swedish tennis icon Björn Borg and American star John McEnroe, the top two players globally, engage in a memorable rivalry.IMDb 6.9TMDB 6.9 - 98
Woman in GoldMovie · 2015 · 109m · DramaMaria Altmann, an 80-year-old Jewish refugee, sued the Austrian government to reclaim a highly valued painting that belonged to her aunt and was stolen by the Nazis during World War II. Her motivation was not simply to recover a family heirloom, but also to seek justice for the Nazis' atrocities, including the widespread destruction and theft of art.IMDb 7.3TMDB 7.3 - 99
MarvellousMovie · 2014 · 90m · Drama, TV MovieThis is the true story of Neil "Nello" Baldwin, a man born with a mild learning disability who defied societal expectations. He possessed an unwavering optimism, consistently finding the positive in every circumstance, and refused to be defined by the stigmas others tried to impose upon him.IMDb 7.8TMDB 7.1 - 100
The Dead Don't HurtMovie · 2024 · 130m · Western, DramaSet in the 1860s, the story follows Vivienne Le Coudy, a strong-willed French-Canadian woman, as she journeys with Danish immigrant Holger Olsen to establish a life in Elk Flats, Nevada. Their plans are disrupted when Holger leaves to fight in the Civil War, forcing Vivienne to navigate the challenges of life in a town dominated by a corrupt mayor, all on her own.IMDb 6.4TMDB 6.5
