Results: The 15 best movies inspired by true events
Published on 08/26/2017
Critics often lament the lack of “original” ideas in Hollywood, complaining that—week after week—each Friday’s slate of new releases is simply a mash-up of superhero sequels and franchise reboots. And while movies based on real-life events could technically be considered yet another category of “recycled” content, when placed in the hands of the right director and actors, the truth can be far more compelling than fiction. That is one explanation as to why some of the most powerful films released in recent years are based on real events. Source: complex.com
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Which movies have you watched based on true events (section 1)?
All the President's Men (1976) - Dustin Hoffman, Robert Redford, and Jack Warden.
30%
517 votes
Born on the Fourth of July (1989) - Tom Cruise, Raymond J. Barry, and Caroline Kava.
29%
490 votes
My Left Foot (1989) - Daniel Day-Lewis, Brenda Fricker, and Alison Whelan.
11%
186 votes
GoodFellas (1990) - Robert De Niro, Ray Liotta, and Joe Pesci.
37%
628 votes
Schindler's List (1993) - Liam Neeson, Ben Kingsley, and Ralph Fiennes.
43%
740 votes
Apollo 13 (1995) - Tom Hanks, Bill Paxton, and Kevin Bacon.
49%
836 votes
The Insider (1999) - Al Pacino, Russell Crowe, and Christopher Plummer.
11%
190 votes
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4%
70 votes
none
23%
390 votes
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Which movies have you watched based on true events (section 2)?
Erin Brockovich (2000) - Julia Roberts, David Brisbin, and Dawn Didawick.
55%
943 votes
The Pianist (2002) - Adrien Brody, Emilia Fox, and Frank Finlay.
19%
327 votes
Hotel Rwanda (2004) - Don Cheadle, Sophie Okonedo, and Xolani Mali.
20%
343 votes
United 93 (2006) - J.J. Johnson, David Alan Basche, and Liza Colón-Zayas.
13%
222 votes
Into the Wild (2007) - Emile Hirsch, Marcia Gay Harden, and Catherine Keener.
13%
220 votes
Zodiac (2007) - Jake Gyllenhaal, Mark Ruffalo, and Anthony Edwards.
18%
302 votes
Milk (2008) - Sean Penn, Emile Hirsch, and Josh Brolin.
13%
219 votes
127 Hours (2010) - James Franco, Kate Mara, and Amber Tamblyn.
8%
146 votes
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2%
39 votes
none
26%
441 votes
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Is there any other true story movies that was not listed above. If yes, list in the comments.
Yes
20%
347 votes
No
80%
1372 votes
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