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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.

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...
Heavenly Creatures 1994 Movie Scene Melanie Lynskey as Pauline Parker and Kate Winslet as Juliet Hulme holding hands in their imaginary garden

Heavenly Creatures [1994]

Drama
Based on real events, Heavenly Creatures is a thought-provoking psychological drama about teen obsession, love, and murder.
The Soloist [2009] Movie Review Recommendation

The Soloist [2009]

Drama
The Soloist is a very difficult movie to watch. It deals with a lot of society problems and it does...
Agora movie 2009 Scene Rachel Weisz as Hypatia teaching her class

Agora [2009]

Drama
Extremely relevant, beautiful, and yet also harrowing, Agora is a masterpiece examining the clash between science and religion.
The Pursuit of Happyness 2006 Movie Scene Will Smith as Chris Gardner in a metro on his way to his internship

The Pursuit of Happyness [2006]

Drama
For some, The Pursuit of Happyness is a haunting criticism of our society, and for others, a feel-good movie. Find out which one are you.
In Too Deep 1999 Movie Omar Epps and LL Cool J as God standing in the street in rain holding a gun to a head of snitch

In Too Deep [1999]

Thriller
Based on a true story, In Too Deep is an engaging and authentic thriller following a young cop who goes undercover trying to get a ruthless drug lord
Them 2006 Movie Scene Olivia Bonamy as Clementine screaming after a hooded man starts chasing her in dark tunnels

Ils AKA Them [2006]

Horror
Uncomfortable, claustrophobic, and frighteningly realistic, Them AKA Ils is a clever French horror movie a deadly home invasion.
The Gray Man 2007 Movie Patrick Bauchau as Albert Fish taking Lexi Ainsworth as Grace Budd to an old house

The Gray Man [2007]

Thriller
Featuring an unsettling atmosphere and phenomenal performances, The Gray Man is a movie about one of the most disturbing serial killers that ever lived.