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Movies Based On True Events

The Frozen Ground [2013] Movie Nicolas Cage as Jack Halcombe sitting and thinking in his office scene

The Frozen Ground [2013]

Thriller
An intense thriller based on a real-life Alaskan serial killer Robert Hansen with a great script and disturbing atmosphere without much gore.
Yip Man 2008 Movie Donnie Yen as IP Man working in a factory but getting ready for a fight with Japanese occupying forces scene

Ip Man [2008]

Action
Based on a life of IP Man, Bruce Lee's teacher, this movie is not just a phenomenally choreographed fight extravaganza but also a period movie about China.
Empire State [2013] Movie Review Recommendation

Empire State [2013]

Thriller
While we’re in the whole heist subgenre, lets take a closer look at Empire State. Based on true events, where...
The Conjuring [2013] Movie Review Recommendation

The Conjuring [2013]

Horror
James Wan, James Wan, wait a minute, I know that guy! Yeah, he directed Insidious [2010] and already a cult...
Pain & Gain [2013] Movie Review Recommendation

Pain & Gain [2013]

Comedy
Although the genre that I selected for this movie is comedy, there are a lot of things in Pain &...
Snitch [2013] Movie Review Recommendation

Snitch [2013]

Thriller
The Rock is The Man. Who knew that a professional wrestler, looking like that, could pull off such a performance,...
Compliance 2012 Movie Scene Ann Dowd as Sandra on the phone with a man who says he's a police officer

Compliance [2012]

Thriller
Based on a bizarre true story, Compliance is a gripping tale of power, human nature, and our society unfolding in real-time.
Hitchcock [2012] Movie Review Recommendation

Hitchcock [2012]

Drama
I was putting off this movie for quite some time, expecting it to be more like Lincoln or any other...
The Impossible 2012 Movie Scene A small boy holding a red ball next to a pool looking at an incoming tsunami wave hitting the resort

The Impossible [2012]

Thriller
Based on actual events, The Impossible is a different kind of a disaster movie offering a gripping narrative and stunning visuals.
La Caja 507 2002 Movie Antonio Resines as Modesto Pardo laying on the floor of the bank all tied up

La Caja 507 AKA Box 507 [2002]

Thriller
Suspenseful and engaging, La Caja 507 is a well-crafted Spanish thriller with an impressive cast, beautiful cinematography, and captivating story.
L Assaut AKA The Assault 2010 Movie Two members of GIGN, the elite counter-terrorism unit of the French National Gendarmerie returning fire aboard the airplane

The Assault AKA L’assaut [2010]

Action
Based on true events, The Assault AKA L'assaut is an intense French thriller about an airplane hijacking and brave special forces attempt to retake it.
Bernie 2011 Movie Scene Jack Black as Bernie Tiede working as a mortician

Bernie [2011]

Comedy
Using dark humor to tell a true but bizarre story, Bernie is one hell of a movie with an amazing cast and an even better director.