434 Films Based on True Stories
431 titles
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JungleMovie · 2017 · 115m · Adventure, Drama, ThrillerIn 1981, a hopeful young adventurer journeys into the Bolivian Amazon with two friends and a guide hiding a troubled past. Their expedition quickly becomes a desperate struggle for survival as they face both the worst in people and the jungle's most dangerous perils.IMDb 6.7TMDB 6.6 - 402
BBC HorizonMovie · 2004 · 176m · War, History, ActionAlexander, King of Macedonia, commands his army in a campaign against the vast Persian Empire. Following victory over the Persians, he leads his forces on a journey across the known world, pushing eastward into India further than any Westerner had previously traveled.IMDb 5.6TMDB 6.0 - 403
Penguin BloomMovie · 2021 · 95m · DramaThe Bloom family's life takes a turn when they find an injured baby magpie, whom they name Penguin. The arrival of this unlikely companion profoundly impacts the family's struggling existence.IMDb 6.8TMDB 6.9 - 404
The OutsiderMovie · 2016 · 117m · Thriller, DramaThis drama explores the hidden world of trading within Société Générale, one of the world's largest banks. The film follows Jérôme Kerviel, an anonymous trader who rapidly rises to prominence, only to become the scapegoat when the 2008 financial crisis hits.IMDb 6.7TMDB 7.0 - 405
The Disaster ArtistMovie · 2017 · 104m · Comedy, DramaA hopeful actor in Hollywood encounters the mysterious Tommy Wiseau. This chance meeting sets the actor on an unexpected journey, ultimately resulting in the creation of what is widely considered the worst film ever produced.IMDb 7.3TMDB 7.1 - 406
GeniusMovie · 2016 · 104m · History, DramaNew York, 1920s. Max Perkins, a renowned literary editor, is responsible for launching the careers of iconic authors like Ernest Hemingway and F. Scott Fitzgerald. When a massive, 1,000-page manuscript by an unknown writer arrives on his desk, Perkins believes he has found a true literary prodigy.IMDb 6.5TMDB 6.5 - 407
The Trial of the Chicago 7Movie · 2020 · 130m · Drama, HistoryA peaceful protest escalates into a violent confrontation with police, resulting in a highly publicized and controversial trial.IMDb 7.7TMDB 7.7 - 408
Pawn SacrificeMovie · 2015 · 115m · Thriller, DramaAt the peak of the Cold War, American chess genius Bobby Fischer challenges the Soviet Union, becoming a pawn in the struggle between the two superpowers.IMDb 7.0TMDB 6.8 - 409
The Perfect PatientMovie · 2019 · 110m · Crime, Drama, ThrillerThis is the compelling true story of the most significant legal scandal in Sweden's history – a reporter who dared to challenge the entire justice system. Hannes Råstam became determined to prove Thomas Quick's innocence and expose the systemic flaws that led to Quick's life sentence in a psychiatric institution.IMDb 6.7TMDB 6.3 - 410
One LifeMovie · 2023 · 109m · History, DramaIn the 1930s, British stockbroker Nicholas Winton travels to Czechoslovakia with plans to help Jewish children escape before World War II. He organizes a rescue operation known as the Kindertransport.IMDb 7.5TMDB 7.8 - 411
Kings BayMovie · 2017 · 90mIn 1962, a devastating explosion at the Kings Bay mining accident in Ny-Ålesund, Spitsbergen, resulted in 21 deaths. The tragedy triggered the collapse of the Norwegian Labor Party government, which had been in power since World War II. The film explores whether the accident was truly accidental and if Norwegian authorities maintained control over the situation.IMDb 5.9TMDB 5.8 - 412
The HighwaymenMovie · 2019 · 133m · Crime, Drama, ThrillerIn 1934, Frank Hamer and Manny Gault, two former Texas Rangers, are tasked with stopping Bonnie Parker and Clyde Barrow, a notorious pair of bank robbers and killers who have gained a strange popularity with the public.IMDb 6.9TMDB 6.8 - 413
True StoryMovie · 2015 · 99m · Crime, Drama, HistoryThis drama explores the unusual connection between journalist Michael Finkel and Christian Longo, a man on the FBI's Most Wanted List. For years, Longo lived in hiding outside the United States, using Finkel's identity.IMDb 6.3TMDB 6.3 - 414
In the Heart of the SeaMovie · 2015 · 122m · Thriller, Drama, AdventureIn the winter of 1820, the New England whaling ship Essex encounters a whale of unprecedented size and apparent malice. The whale seems driven by a vengeful intelligence, attacking the ship with relentless force.IMDb 6.9TMDB 6.8 - 415
50 to 1Movie · 2014 · 110m · Comedy, DramaA group of unconventional cowboys from New Mexico embark on an extraordinary adventure when they discover their racehorse, with a distinctive gait, is eligible for the Kentucky Derby. Based on a true story, the cowboys face daunting challenges even before arriving at Churchill Downs, the heart of horse racing's elite.IMDb 6.4TMDB 6.6 - 416
USS Indianapolis: Men of CourageMovie · 2016 · 128m · Action, WarThis is the gripping true story of the USS Indianapolis crew, lost in the Pacific for five days after delivering the atomic bombs that brought World War II to a close. While waiting for rescue, they faced brutal conditions: desperate thirst, starvation, and constant attacks from sharks.IMDb 5.3TMDB 5.9 - 417
Dallas Buyers ClubMovie · 2013 · 117m · Drama, HistoryThis film is loosely inspired by the story of Ron Woodroof, a man known for his risky lifestyle. In 1986, he received an HIV/AIDS diagnosis with a prognosis of only thirty days to live.IMDb 7.9TMDB 7.9 - 418
Victoria & AbdulMovie · 2017 · 112m · Drama, HistoryQueen Victoria develops an unexpected friendship with Abdul Karim, a young clerk from India.IMDb 6.8TMDB 6.9 - 419
The TraitorMovie · 2019 · 151m · Drama, Crime, ThrillerPalermo, Sicily, 1980. Mafia boss Tommaso Buscetta plans a move to Brazil with his family to escape the escalating violence between rival factions within the criminal organization. However, after enduring a series of hardships upon his return to Italy, he makes a courageous choice that fundamentally alters his life and the future of Cosa Nostra.IMDb 7.1TMDB 7.7 - 420
RespectMovie · 2021 · 145m · Drama, Music, HistoryThis is the story of Aretha Franklin's journey from a young girl singing in her father's church choir to becoming a globally recognized music icon.IMDb 6.6TMDB 6.8 - 421
Being the RicardosMovie · 2021 · 132m · Drama, HistoryLucille Ball and Desi Arnaz confront a situation threatening both their professional futures and the stability of their relationship.IMDb 6.5TMDB 6.5 - 422
Just MercyMovie · 2019 · 137m · Drama, Crime, HistoryThis is the powerful true story of Bryan Stevenson, a Harvard-educated lawyer who travels to Alabama to help those who have been failed by the justice system. He takes on cases involving the wrongly accused, most notably Walter McMillian, who is sentenced to death despite clear evidence of his innocence. Stevenson works relentlessly to fight for McMillian, facing a system that is working against them.IMDb 7.6TMDB 7.9 - 423
UnbrokenMovie · 2014 · 137m · Drama, WarThis is the story of Louis Zamperini, an Olympic runner whose life took a dramatic turn when he was captured by the Japanese during World War II.IMDb 7.2TMDB 7.4 - 424
Operation FinaleMovie · 2018 · 124m · Drama, History, ThrillerIn 1960, a group of Israeli secret agents is sent to Argentina on a mission: to locate Adolf Eichmann, the key figure in the Holocaust, and bring him to Israel for trial.IMDb 6.6TMDB 6.7 - 425
The Catcher Was a SpyMovie · 2018 · 94m · Drama, War, ThrillerMoe Berg, a former star baseball player, secretly works for the U.S. Office of Strategic Services during World War II in Europe.IMDb 6.3TMDB 6.2 - 426
All the WayMovie · 2016 · 132m · Drama, History, TV MovieThis film chronicles Lyndon B. Johnson's remarkable eleven-month period in power, beginning with his ascension to the presidency following the assassination of John F. Kennedy. It follows his determined efforts to secure passage of the landmark 1964 Civil Rights Act and his own campaign for the presidency. The story culminates on the night LBJ is officially elected, marking his transformation from an "accidental President" to a leader in his own right.IMDb 7.2TMDB 6.7 - 427
Finding AltamiraMovie · 2016 · 97m · Drama, HistoryIn 1879, nine-year-old Maria accompanies her father Marcelino to the then-unknown Altamira cave, where they discover the world's first prehistoric cave paintings.IMDb 6.0TMDB 5.8 - 428
Sitting in Bars with CakeMovie · 2023 · 119m · Romance, Comedy, DramaOutgoing Corinne persuades the shy and gifted baker Jane to bake cakes for bars for a year, believing it will help Jane become more social and confident. However, when Corinne receives serious news, the friends must confront a difficult situation together.IMDb 6.5TMDB 7.0 - 429
The Silent TwinsMovie · 2022 · 113m · DramaIn 1970s and '80s Wales, June and Jennifer Gibbons are twins and the only Black family in their small town. Feeling cut off from everyone, they withdraw from the world, communicating only with each other and creating a private fantasy life filled with dreams and teenage longings. Following an act of vandalism, the twins are sent to Broadmoor, a notorious psychiatric hospital, where they must decide whether to stay together or risk their lives by separating.IMDb 5.7TMDB 6.7 - 430
ColetteMovie · 2018 · 112m · Drama, HistorySidonie-Gabrielle Colette leaves her rural French home to join her husband, Willy, a celebrated Parisian writer. Willy then persuades Colette to ghostwrite a novel for him. She writes a semi-autobiographical story about a spirited country girl named Claudine, which becomes a huge bestseller and captures the public's imagination. The success of the book makes Colette and Willy prominent figures in Paris, and their experiences inspire more Claudine novels.IMDb 6.7TMDB 6.9 - 431
SpotlightMovie · 2015 · 129m · Drama, HistoryThis is the true story of the Boston Globe's investigation into widespread child molestation and a subsequent cover-up within the city's Catholic Archdiocese. The reporting sent shockwaves through the Catholic Church.IMDb 8.1TMDB 7.8
