170 Best True-story-based Movies To Watch - A Good Movie To Watch
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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.
Killers of the Flower Moon (2023)
8.7
Martin Scorsese grapples with harrowing history and the limits of storytelling in this monumental masterpiece
The Duke (2021)
7.8
The loveable Jim Broadbent stars in this irresistibly endearing underdog story
24 Hour Party People (2002)
8.5
A fittingly punk history of the colorful heyday of Manchester’s music scene
Boys Don’t Cry (1999)
8.6
The first mainstream picture focusing on a trans man is both a milestone and a tough watch
Mutt (2023)
8.3
A Sundance-awarded film that actually stands the test of time, a brave new addition to the trans cinema canon
A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood (2019)
8.9
A touching biographical drama that will warm up the hearts of the harshest cynics out there
tick, tick… BOOM! (2021)
7.6
An emotional musical biopic whose unwieldiness feels totally sincere
Nyad (2023)
7.7
For all its flaws, this sometimes-cliched, sometimes-subversive sports drama is undeniably stirring
The Conjuring 2 (2016)
8.3
Perhaps the most impressive possession horror to come out in recent years, buckle up
The Tinder Swindler (2022)
7.7
A fascinating true-crime rabbit hole aiming at the heart of dating app users
Denial (2016)
8.1
A sharply written courtroom drama that finds unexpected depths and relevance in its recreation of a controversial ‘90s libel case
The Company of Strangers (1990)
9.0
A stunning, heartwarming docu-fiction tribute to the resilience and openness of its ever-youthful cast