When a story unfolds in the real world that seems like a movie come to life, Hollywood studios don't waste time in adapting it. But not every movie based on a true story is clearly advertised as one, which means some stories that seem too strange, too hard to believe, or just too w...
Based on actual events, this moving film follows a large Afro-American family on the verge of dealing with its own foreboding past or becoming the victim of a crippling destiny: to remain forever imprisoned and without prospects in run-down Mississippi. Kari, a bright young girl,...
From Creation to The Theory of Everything, here are the best movies based on real-life scientists. 20th Century Studios We are undeniably living in an era where stories for cinema are often based on — whether directly adapted or subtly inspired by — real-life monumental events that have sh...
Hazan and Mingay caused a stir with 1973’s A Bigger Splash, a film about the painter David Hockney and his circle that uneasily blended fly-on-the-wall footage, restaged scenes based on real events, and fantasy sequences. This docu-fiction approach carries through to Rude Boy, the Clash...
Also ranks #1 on The Best Drama Movies Of 2023 Also ranks #4 on The Best Drama Films Streaming on Netflix Also ranks #27 on The Best Movies Based On True Stories Of 2023 27 Mad Max Mel Gibson, Joanne Samuel, Hugh Keays-Byrne 42 votes In the dystopian, action-packed Mad Max, Max ...
Among the dozens of movies that tell stories about baseball, some of the most beloved are those that were written for events that actually happened. “Based on a true story” films bring a slice of history back to life, and, if effective, make us think (and debate). ...
Explore movies based on true stories as we pit History vs. Hollywood. See photos of the real people, watch interviews and learn the truth behind movies based on real stories.
events and based the Captain Quint character on Frank Mundus, a shark fisherman who he spent some time with while researching his book. Mundus never met his demise at the jaws of a great white, but actor Robert Shaw says much of his memorable performance was indeed based on the real life...
For example, although the story of Raging Bull is based on actual events, the boxing matches in the film are stylized. In this photo, the badly bruised Jake La Motta resembles an agonized warrior, crucified against the ropes of the ring. The camera floats toward him in lyrical slow motion...
What makes this festival unique is the educational opportunity provided to students and teachers through our open judging event. Student are invited to screen their films in front of a panel of professional filmmakers and receive real-time feedback from the panel and their peers. Based on panel’...