Some of Hollywood’s most memorable movies are based on real-life stories.
TV & Movies Perhaps they have to be seen to be believed. Many of Hollywood’s most memorable movies are based on real-life stories, which makes them all the more captivating. Viewers can track the real events, Google while they watch, and see how the actors stack up against the real people. If that’s your thing, there a ton of true story movies on Netflix you probably haven’t already viewed that are worth a watch. While fans might have preconceived notions about true-to-life films always being serious dramas, the range of Netflix’s offerings might be a surprise. While the streaming platform does offer devastating dramas like First They Killed My Father, The Theory of Everything and Fruitvale Station, it also has some biographical character studies like Saving Mr. Banks, Steve Jobs, and Trumbo. There are even comedies like The Disaster Artist and adventure films like Adrift. But regardless of genre, each of these movies is a lesson in compelling storytelling, made even more bracing by the fact that it’s based on real events. Below,15 movies to get you started. While many fans might know Michael B. Jordan best for his roles in Black Panther or Creed, he delivers a standout performance in this biographical drama. The actor plays Oscar Grant, who was killed in 2009 by a BART police officer in the Fruitvale district station in Oakland, California. Director Ryan Coogler wanted audiences to know Grant better as a person, saying amid the politicization of the event his «truth was lost» in an interview with The Washington Post. It’s a heartbreaking film that highlights the issue of police brutality. The Social Network documents the origin story of Facebook, beginning with founder Mark Zuckerberg’s early years at Harvard and following him through the personal and legal issues that plagued his success. In an era where Facebook’s role in our lives is under new scrutiny, it’s more illuminating than ever to revisit the social media platform’s beginnings. This biographical film documents the early life of renowned physicist Stephen Hawking, including the early days of his relationship with fellow Cambridge student Jane Wilde and his eventual diagnosis of the motor neuron disease ALS.
