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Movies Based On True Events

6 Days 2017 Movie Scene Mark Strong as Max Vernon negotiating with the terrorists inside the Iranian embassy

6 Days [2017]

Thriller
Based on the 1980 siege of the Iranian Embassy, 6 Days is a solid thriller featuring a familiar cast and excellent storytelling.
Bank Of Dave 2023 Movie Scene Joel Fry as Hugh and Rory Kinnear as Dave arguing in court

Bank of Dave [2023]

Comedy
Based on the heartwarming and true story of David vs. Goliath, Bank of Dave is an easygoing comedy that will leave you in a good mood.
True Story 2015 Movie Scene James Franco as Christian Longo inside prison wearing an orange suit

True Story [2015]

Drama
True Story is an unusual character-driven thriller exploring the relationship between a vicious killer and a disgraced journalist.
Shock and Awe 2017 Movie Scene Woody Harrelson as Jonathan Landay and James Marsden as Warren Strobel in the newsroom surprised

Shock and Awe [2017]

Thriller
Based on true events, Shock and Awe tells a story about the invasion of Iraq we need to remember along with brave journalist who broke it.
Beneath Hill 60 2010 Movie Scene Brendan Cowell as Oliver Woodward looking at the explosives in the tunnel

Beneath Hill 60 [2010]

Thriller
Beneath Hill 60 tells an extraordinary and true story of tunnel warfare during WWI and offers a unique perspective on this conflict.
Mollys Game 2017 Movie Scene Jessica Chastain as Molly Bloom welcoming players to her high-stakes poker game

Molly’s Game [2017]

Thriller
Based on surreal true events and offering an insider view into the world of illegal poker games of the super-rich, Molly's Game is a must.
To Die For 1995 Movie Scene Nicole Kidman as Suzanne Stone in a bright yellow dress convincing her future boss to get her a job

To Die For [1995]

Comedy
Right up there with Fargo and other great black crime comedies, To Die For is one of the most underrated movies of the nineties.
The Good Nurse 2022 Movie Scene Eddie Redmayne as Charlie Cullen staring into the eyes of the recently deceased woman in a hospital

The Good Nurse [2022]

Drama
Although I don't like movies set in hospitals, The Good Nurse, following the real-life hunt for a different kind of serial killer was a must.
Only The Brave 2017 Movie Scene Firefighters looking at the huge wildfire in front of them next to a big tree

Only the Brave [2017]

Action
Visually striking and featuring a compelling true story about a group of firefighters battling a fiery inferno, Only the Brave is a must-see.
Deepwater Horizon 2016 Movie Scene A helicopter arriving at the Deepwater Horizon oil rig on the day of the accident

Deepwater Horizon [2016]

Thriller
Matching the huge scale of the disaster with stunning visuals and gripping storytelling, Deepwater Horizon is an intense experience.
Lonely Hearts Movie 2006 Scene John Travolta as Elmer Robinson and James Gandolfini as Det. Charles Hilderbrandt talking to other police officers about the case

Lonely Hearts [2006]

Thriller
Perhaps a bit too aloof for a movie based on the hunt for two serial killers, Lonely Hearts is a light neo-noir thriller worth watching.
Million Dollar Arm Movie 2014 Scene Jon Hamm as JB in the home of one of the players in India

Million Dollar Arm [2014]

Comedy
Based on a true story about a sports agent who goes to India to find talent, Million Dollar Arm is a charming and heartwarming sports comedy.
The Negotiator Movie 1998 Scene Samuel L. Jackson as Danny Roman holding J.T. Walsh as Niebaum hostage

The Negotiator [1998]

Thriller
Too contrived at times but never boring, The Negotiator is an intense hostage situation movie benefiting greatly from its experienced cast.
Rush 1991 Movie Scene Jason Patric as Jim Raynor and Jennifer Jason Leigh as Kristen holding out in their apartment

Rush [1991]

Thriller
Underrated, realistic, and based on real events, Rush is a story about two undercover cops who gazed into an abyss for too long.
Kajaki Movie 2014 Scene Paratroopers guarding a wounded soldier in Afghanistan

Kajaki [2014]

Thriller
Featuring an excellent cast, superb direction and intense atmosphere, Kajaki is a deeply traumatizing war movie based on real events.
In Cold Blood Movie 1967 Scene Scott Wilson as Dick Hickock holding a duct tape in a store before the robbery and winking

In Cold Blood [1967]

Thriller
Focused on the lives of two ice-cold killers, In Cold Blood is a gripping character study based on true events that will fuck you up.
Target Number One 2020 Movie Scene Antoine Olivier Pilon as Daniel Lรฉger in Thailand trying to find a drug dealer

Target Number One [2020]

Thriller
Surprisingly casual for a movie dealing with corruption, murder, drugs, and one determined journalist, Target Number One is a must-see.
The Courier 2020 Movie Scene Benedict Cumberbatch as Greville Wynne in an airplane on his way to UK

The Courier [2020]

Drama
As any other Cumberbatch movie The Courier, a run-of-the-mill Cold War spy drama based on real events, is definitely worth checking out.
Centurion 2010 Movie Scene Dominic West as General Titus Virilus talking to Michael Fassbender as Centurion Quintus Dias

Centurion [2010]

Action
Visually impactful, brutal, and with a formidable cast, Centurion is a gripping historical epic about the fate of the infamous 9th legion.
The Polka King 2017 Movie Scene Jack Black as Jan Lewan and Jason Schwartzman as Mickey Pizzazz waiting to meet pope at the Vatican

The Polka King [2017]

Comedy
Based on a fascinating true story, The Polka King might be a bit messy but it comes straight from the heart starring charming Jack Black.
Anthropoid 2016 Movie Scene Jamie Dornan as Jan Kubis aiming his gun at the traitor in the forest outside of Prague

Anthropoid [2016]

Thriller
Don't let the fact that Anthropoid is a war movie prevent you from watching it because this masterpiece based on true events is so much more.
Felon 2008 Movie Scene Prisoners with tattoos and wearing white underwear standing in the yard

Felon [2008]

Thriller
Felon is a slow-burning prison movie featuring excellent performances, a realistic and intense atmosphere, and a haunting true story.
No Man of God 2021 Movie Scene Luke Kirby as Ted Bundy during the interview with Bill Hagmaier

No Man of God [2021]

Drama
For all of us true crime fans, No Man of God feels like serial killer porn, exploring Ted Bundy's last years in prison and his motivations.
Against The Wall 1994 Movie Scene Kyle MacLachlan as Michael Smith after he sprayed an inmate talking to Frederic Forrest as Weisbad

Against The Wall [1994]

Thriller
Based on fascinating true events, Against The Wall is an incredibly well-crafted and thought-provoking prison movie with relentless pacing.
Child 44 Movie Scene Tom Hardy as Leo Demidov and Fares Fares as Alexei in their Soviet uniforms

Child 44 [2015]

Drama
Messy and bland, Child 44 is also a visually impressive period drama with a great cast exploring intriguing themes that warrants one viewing.
Against the Ice 2022 Movie Scene Nikolaj Coster-Waldau as Ejnar Mikkelsen and Joe Cole as Iver Iversen posing for a photo before they set off

Against the Ice [2022]

Drama
Based on true events, Against the Ice is a light period drama following a two-man expedition into the bitter coldness of Greenland.
House of Gucci 2021 Movie Scene Adam Driver as Maurizio Gucci drinking espresso and smoking in a coffee shop

House of Gucci [2021]

Drama
Silly, easygoing, and struggling to maintain a consistent tone, House of Gucci is a stylish melodrama with a couple of unexpected twists.
The Kingdom 2007 Movie Scene Two men looking at the city with binoculars

The Kingdom [2007]

Thriller
Based on real events, The Kingdom is an intense and exotic thriller following a group of investigators sent to Saudi Arabia after an attack.
Cass 2008 Movie Scene Nonso Anozie as Cass, Gavin Brocker as Prentice and Leo Gregory as Freeman along with the rest of the ICF going into a fight

Cass [2008]

Thriller
Based on an incredible true story, Cass is an engaging and gritty thriller about the first black leader of a football hooligan group.
Spun 2002 Movie Scene Jason Schwartzman as Ross, Brittany Murphy as Nikki and Mena Suvari as Cookie waiting to get high at Spider Mike's place

Spun [2002]

Comedy
Spun is a complex and yet incredibly easy-to-watch technical masterpiece unfolding at breakneck speed that will blow you the fuck away.
The Damned United 2009 Movie Scene Michael Sheen as Brian Clough at a game with banners behind asking for him to leave

The Damned United [2009]

Drama
If you've never seen a movie about football, The Damned United is a perfect choice because it shows you what the fuss is all about.
Driven 2018 Movie Scene Jason Sudeikis as Jim and Lee Pace as John DeLorean getting their tan on

Driven [2018]

Comedy
Based on a bizarre true story involving criminals, cocaine, FBI, informants, and fucking DeLoreans, Driven is a vibrant and fast-paced comedy.
The Last Duel 2021 Movie Scene Matt Damon as Jean de Carrouges in full armor on his horse shaking hands with Adam Driver as Jacques Le Gris

The Last Duel [2021]

Drama
Immersive and thought-provoking, The Last Duel shows us a slice of medieval life examined through the lens of one horrible event.
Experimenter 2015 Movie Scene Jim Gaffigan as James McDonough and Anthony Edwards as Miller participating in the experiment

Experimenter [2015]

Drama
Did you ever wonder why some people are more obedient? Experimenter follows real and fascinating research of this issue conducted at Yale.
Saving Mr. Banks 2013 Movie Scene Emma Thompson as P.L. Travers and Tom Hanks as Walt Disney while visiting Disneyland

Saving Mr Banks [2013]

Comedy
I usually avoid recommending big movies but Saving Mr. Banks is just so damn good and well-written that I had to do something.
Pawn Sacrifice 2014 Movie Scene Tobey Maguire as Bobby Fischer during his game with Boris Spassky

Pawn Sacrifice [2014]

Drama
Based on the incredible life of Bobby Fischer, Pawn Sacrifice is one of those thoroughly engaging biopics that you can watch anytime.
The Finest Hours 2016 Movie Scene SS Pendleton in the middle of the storm riding on huge waves

The Finest Hours [2016]

Thriller
Based on an true story about one of the most daring rescue missions in history, Disney's The Finest Hours is a flawed albeit watchable epic.
12 Strong 2018 Movie Scene Chris Hemsworth as Captain Mitch Nelson and Navid Negahban as General Dostum looking through binoculars

12 Strong [2018]

Action
Failing to establish an engaging narrative despite the potency of the source material, 12 Strong is a barely watchable war movie with silly action.
Clubbed 2008 Movie Scene Mel Raido, Colin Salmon and Scot Williams working in front of the club as bouncers

Clubbed [2008]

Thriller
With an honest and down-to-earth approach, Clubbed is an engaging and gritty thriller offering you a look into the world obscured by night, crime and fear.
Mosul 2019 Movie Scene Suhail Dabbach as Jasem about to attack a small Isis base

Mosul [2019]

Action
Dark, gripping, authentic, violent but not celebrating violence, and featuring almost non-stop action, Mosul is simply one of the best war movies.

The Professor and the Madman [2019]

Drama
If you want to know how can a movie about the tedious task of writing a dictionary be so captivating and moving, check out The Professor and the Madman.