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They say art imitates life, especially in the case of movies that are based on a true story. Whether you're interested in historical events or iconic biopics, here are the best true story-based movies and shows to stream now.

A Street Cat Named Bob (2016)

7.0

A street cat shifts the course of a drug addict’s life in this sweet true-to-life story that played safe

Dying to Survive (2018)

7.7

A morally dubious Robin Hood smuggles life-saving drugs in this true-to-life comedy drama

Silenced (2011)

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9.0

A brutal and harrowing exposé of the schoolwide abuse case that sparked outrage in Korea

Kneecap (2024)

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8.7

The titular hip hop group breaks new ground in this energetic and irreverent music biopic

Funny Girl (1968)

7.5

Barbra Streisand played an icon and became an icon through this bittersweet classic movie musical

Nickel Boys (2024)

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8.3

An intimate, immersive, and incredibly inventive look into the racial abuse of a Jim Crow-era reform school

Dangerous Beauty (1998)

7.0

A passable biopic depicting a much more intriguing historical courtesan

The Seed of the Sacred Fig (2024)

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8.5

In this masterful Iranian drama, tyranny starts at home

A League of Their Own (1992)

7.3

The Order (2024)

7.6

A straightforward yet harrowing cop thriller set in the 1980s Pacific Northwest

September 5 (2024)

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A taut and thrilling account of the Munich massacre, from the point of view of the broadcast team that delivered the news

The Source (2011)

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The women of a village wreaks chaos in this interesting, if a bit heavy handed, comedy drama

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