The Finest Hours [2016]
Based on an true story about one of the most daring rescue missions in history, Disney’s The Finest Hours is a flawed albeit watchable epic.
Movies Based On True Events
12 Strong [2018]
Failing to establish an engaging narrative despite the potency of the source material, 12 Strong is a barely watchable war movie with silly action.
Clubbed [2008]
With an honest and down-to-earth approach, Clubbed is an engaging and gritty thriller offering you a look into the world obscured by night, crime and fear.
Mosul [2019]
Dark, gripping, authentic, violent but not celebrating violence, and featuring almost non-stop action, Mosul is simply one of the best war movies.
The Professor and the Madman [2019]
If you want to know how can a movie about the tedious task of writing a dictionary be so captivating and moving, check out The Professor and the Madman.
Stockholm [2018]
If you want to know how the term Stockholm syndrome came to be, check out this easygoing heist movie based on incredible true events.
The Siege of Jadotville [2016]
Suspenseful and personal, The Siege of Jadotville tells a story of an intentionally forgotten real battle without melodrama, amplified by great acting.
Vault [2019]
Featuring appealing visuals and an incredible story, Vault is a mediocre heist movie with a couple of redeeming qualities that make it worth watching.
Last Rampage [2017]
Deceptively vibrant and almost cheerful, Last Rampage is an intense thriller based on true events following a group of criminals after a prison break.
Into the Wild [2007]
Based on the life of Christopher McCandless, Into the Wild is a wanderlust epic firmly rooted in reality with powerful performances and cinematography.
Stuart: A Life Backwards [2007]
As one of the best movies you’ve never heard of, Stuart: A Life Backwards is a surprisingly vibrant and entertaining masterpiece based on true events.
Silk Road [2021]
If you haven’t heard of the Silk Road, an illegal online marketplace this easygoing and vibrant movie with great performances is a good place to start.