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Movies Based On True Events

A Dangerous Method 2011 Movie Scene Michael Fassbender as Carl Jung in a psychoanalytical session with Keira Knightley as Sabina Spielrein

A Dangerous Method [2011]

Drama
Intellectual but approachable, A Dangerous Method is a gripping character study set in the early days of psychoanalysis.
Burke and Hare 2010 Movie Scene Simon Pegg as Burke, Andy Serkis as Hare and Tom Wilkinson as Doctor Robert Knox looking at a contorted corpse on a table

Burke and Hare [2010]

Comedy
Based on a bizarre true story, Burke and Hare is a British black comedy about two guys who found a way to make money off dead people.
50/50 [2011] Movie Review Recommendation

50/50 [2011]

Drama
If you wanna be scared to shit of cancer you might wanna check out this movie, especially because it’s based...
Quills 2000 Movie Geoffrey Rush as Marquis de Sade laying on a cupboard with his arms stretched

Quills [2000]

Drama
For the longest time, I couldn’t force myself to watch Quills, expecting it to be too intricate and attention-demanding. Oh...
Middle Men 2009 Movie Scene Luke Wilson as Jack Harris with two sexy ladies behind him

Middle Men [2009]

Comedy
Behind a deceptively plain title, Middle Men hides an engaging and hilarious movie about the pioneers of Internet porn based on true events.
Kill The Irishman 2011 Movie Scene Ray Stevenson as Danny Greene holding a gun

Kill the Irishman [2011]

Thriller
Extremely underrated, Kill the Irishman is an engaging crime/mafia movie based on a larger-than-life true story with an impressive cast.
An American Crime 2007 Movie Catherine Keener looking at Ellen Page as she's about to start beating her scene

An American Crime [2007]

Drama
A harrowing drama based on the true story of Sylvia Likens with incredibly strong performances by Ellen Page and Catherine Keener is an intense experience.
Luther 2003 Movie Scene Joseph Fiennes as Martin Luther during the trial

Luther [2003]

Drama
Fascinating, thought-provoking, and captivating, Luther is a masterpiece of modern cinema exploring not just religion but also us, humans.
Conviction 2010 Movie Scene Hilary Swank as Betty Anne Waters crying after her brother is taken away to jail

Conviction [2010]

Drama
Based on actual events and elevated by strong performances, Conviction is a compelling drama about a sister trying to save her brother.