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Movies Based On True Events

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.
Ben X 2007 Movie Scene Greg Timmermans as Ben looking himself in the mirror and seeing the video game character sheet

Ben X [2007]

Drama
Exploring issues like high-school bullying, social anxiety, and alienation in a modern and intelligent way, Ben X is a masterpiece and a must-see.
Papillon 1973 Movie Scene Steve McQueen as Henri Papillon Charriere wearing a shirt showing the tattoo on his chest

Papillon [1973]

Drama
Based on true events, Papillon is one of those great seventies movies that stood the test of time. It took...