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Movies Based On True Events

Lord Byron said: Truth is stranger than fiction, innit. Movies based on true events pack an extra punch, especially if done right. Here’s the curated selection of those movies, including both the classics and hidden gems.

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.
Zero Dark Thirty 2012 Movie Scene Jessica Chastain as Maya pointing on the map where she thinks Osama bin Laden is hiding

Zero Dark Thirty [2012]

Thriller
Compelling and intense, Zero Dark Thirty details the 10-year hunt for Osama bin Laden, including the infamous raid on his compound.
Hysteria 2011 Movie Scene A woman enjoying a pelvic massage she's receiving from a doctor

Hysteria [2011]

Comedy
Hysteria is an easygoing British romantic comedy about not just the invention of the first vibrator but also about our society.
Goon 2011 Movie Scene Seann William Scott as Doug Glatt after a fight

Goon [2011]

Comedy
You don't have to know anything about hockey to enjoy Goon, a feelgood comedy based on true events that's dumb and smart at the same time.