Movies Based On True Events Archives - Page 13 of 18

The Bank Job [2008]

April 13, 2020

Starring young Jason Statham, The Bank Job is based on one of the strangest heists ever pulled off. Engaging and thrilling, it's a must-see!

Thor Heyerdahl and his friends leaving from Peru on their expedition to find Polynesian islands

Kon-Tiki [2012]

Action

December 6, 2019

A heart-warming adventure movie based on true events that will make you rediscover your inner explorer and binge all other adventure movies out there!

In the Heart of the Sea [2015]

Action

June 4, 2019

Sea epic based on true events that served as an inspiration for the novel Moby Dick. Follows the whaling ship Essex and its sinking by a giant white whale.

Kill the Messenger [2014]

Thriller

February 4, 2015

A very engaging and authentic movie based on the life of Gary Webb, an investigative journalist who broke the story about the US involvement in Nicaragua.

Blue Caprice [2013]

Drama

November 12, 2013

An atmospheric indie drama about the 2002 Beltway sniper attacks. It tries to chronicle the path of the shooter and reasons why this attack happened.

Behind the Candelabra [2013]

Drama

November 5, 2013

An honest look into the life of one of the most famous performers of the sixties and seventies with a great script and very strong cast.

The Frozen Ground [2013]

Thriller

October 1, 2013

An intense thriller based on a real-life Alaskan serial killer Robert Hansen with a great script and disturbing atmosphere without much gore.

Ip Man [2008]

Action

September 22, 2013

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.