Target Number One [2020]
Surprisingly casual for a movie dealing with corruption, murder, drugs, and one determined journalist, Target Number One is a must-see.
Movies Based On True Events
The Courier [2020]
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]
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]
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]
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]
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]
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.
Extremely Wicked Shockingly Evil and Vile [2019]
Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil and Vile offers a refreshingly different and detached look into the life of a serial killer, Ted Bundy.
Against The Wall [1994]
Based on fascinating true events, Against The Wall is an incredibly well-crafted and thought-provoking prison movie with relentless pacing.
Child 44 [2015]
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]
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]
Silly, easygoing, and struggling to maintain a consistent tone, House of Gucci is a stylish melodrama with a couple of unexpected twists.