184 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.
Ethel & Ernest (2016)
7.7
A touching memoir of a marriage in 20th century London
The Tragedy of Man (2011)
8.0
An ambitious, illustrated adaptation of the classic Hungarian play, chronologizing the folly of the Western world
Through the Olive Trees (1994)
8.2
Abbas Kiarostami plays with reality and fiction in the bemusing final installment of the Koker trilogy
The Madness of King George (1994)
7.3
Nigel Hawthorne shines through this adaptation depicting the British Crown at its maddest
Society of the Snow (2023)
8.2
J.A. Bayona remembers the humanity, not the sensationalism, of the Andes miracle
Killers of the Flower Moon (2023)
8.2
Martin Scorsese grapples with harrowing history and the limits of storytelling in this monumental masterpiece
Priscilla (2023)
8.3
An emotionally gutting biopic that melts the myth of Elvis
No Dogs or Italians Allowed (2023)
9.2
Alain Ughetto remembers his family history in this charming, yet poignant animated drama
Mutt (2023)
8.3
A Sundance-awarded film that actually stands the test of time, a brave new addition to the trans cinema canon
Great Photo, Lovely Life (2023)
8.0
A photojournalist confronts her grandfather’s sexual abuse history in this unrelenting investigative documentary
Story of Women (1988)
7.8
Isabelle Huppert and Claude Chabrol confronts World War II collaborationism in this riveting character study
Suncoast (2024)
7.0
It can be trite, but this tearjerker features important thoughts on grief, solid performances, and an authentic understanding of the teen experience