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- Spencer. Amid flying rumors surrounding a possible divorce between Princess Diana (Kristen Stuart) and Prince Charles (Jack Farthing), the royal family decides to spend the Christmas holiday at Queen Elizabeth’s (Stella Gonet) Sandringham Estate.
- Hustlers. Based on the salacious true story, Hustlers follows a group of women in New York City who develop the perfect con to steal money from high-powered businessmen.
- My Friend Dahmer. As a kid, it was clear that Jeffrey Dahmer was different from his peers. Instead of playing hide and seek or joining after-school clubs, Jeffrey preferred to spend his time examining and disintegrating dead animals until only their bones were left.
- Elvis. We know his name and we know his music, but there’s a darker story behind the flashy outfits and feel-good songs that many are unaware of. Told from the perspective of his manager, Tom Parker (played by Tom Hanks), Elvis takes a real-life look behind the curtain of the musical phenomenon’s personal life and professional legacy.
- Official Secrets (2019) This Gavin Hood directorial is a drama based on real events. It revolves around analyst Katharine Gun, who worked at the Government Communications Headquarters (GCHQ) under the government of the United Kingdom.
- Spencer (2021) Directed by Pablo Larraín, this film explores the mental state of Princess Diana as she tries to balance two lives, her personal life wherein she has just found out about her husband Charles III’s affair with Camilla, and her cultural life that is under almost constant surveillance by the world media.
- The Last Duel (2021) From director Ridley Scott comes a historical drama starring Matt Damon, Adam Driver, Ben Affleck and Jodie Comer. Based on Eric Jager’s 2004 book “The Last Duel: A True Story of Crime, Scandal, and Trial by Combat in Medieval France,” the film follows knight Jean de Carrouges (Damon) who challenges squire Jacques Le Gris (Driver) to a duel after the latter is accused of rape by the former’s wife Marguerite (Comer), an accusation that Jacques denies.
- Quo vadis, Aida? (2021) Jasmila Žbanić is the director of this biographical war drama based on the 1995 Srebrenica massacre, a genocide that led to the death of over 8000 Muslim men during the Bosnian War.
- Paid in Full. Movies based on true stories are prone to controversy from subjects they’re based on, and Paid in Full is no exception. Recounting the ’80s drug exploits of Azie “AZ” Faison, Alpo Martinez, and Rich Porter, Paid in Full is a gritty street tale elevated by incredible performances.
- I, Tonya. The main reason to watch I, Tonya is to see Margot Robbie’s electric performance as Tonya Harding. The movie walks a tightrope by telling a story most of the audience already knows.
- Bronson. Drive and The Neon Demon director Nicolas Winding Refn has a penchant for exploring themes of masculinity and violence, and he’s never done it better than in this 2008 British film based on the story of the man often thought to be the country’s most violent prisoner.
- Professor Marston and the Wonder Women. This 2017 biopic depicts the origins of Wonder Woman on the comic book page and the polyamorous relationship between William Moulton Marston, the man who wrote her, and the women who helped inspire her.
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- The Secrets of Hillsong. What was once known as the place of worship for A-list celebrities is now known for its scandalous fall from grace. In this documentary series, FX and Vanity Fair take a deep dive into the unchristian-like misconduct of Hill Song’s founder, Carl Wentz, that led to the mega church’s predictable demise.
- Pretty Baby: Brooke Shields. Model and actress Brooke Shields is no stranger to the spotlight. She first broke onto the scene when she was a teen, becoming the youngest model to cover Vogue magazine at just 14 years old.
- Stolen Youth: Inside the Cult at Sarah Lawrence. Do you remember the spine-chilling 2010 cult case at Sarah Lawrence College? We’re looking at you, true crime junkies.
- Aaron Carter: The Little Prince of Pop (2023) What happens when childhood superstars are discarded by the industry when they’re no longer young and profitable?
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- ‘Moneyball’ (2011) “Moneyball” brought Michael Lewis' 2003 book “Moneyball: The Art of Winning an Unfair Game” to the silver screen in 2011. The movie starred Brad Pitt as Billy Beane, a manager taxed with a small budget and an unconventional approach to beating the wealthier teams.
- ‘The Social Network’ (2010) “The Social Network” is based on the 2009 book “The Accidental Billionaires” about the founding of Facebook. Jesse Eisenberg takes on the role of Mark Zuckerberg, who in 2003 worked on a concept that ultimately became Facebook.
- ‘Hidden Figures’ (2016) “Hidden Figures” tells the true stories of three Black mathematicians at NASA. Katherine Johnson, Dorothy Vaughan and Mary Jackson.
- ‘Spotlight’ (2015) Back in 2001, the editor of The Boston Globe assigned a team of journalists to investigate allegations made against a priest who was accused of molesting more than 80 boys.
Seeing that a movie is based on some aspect of real life, whether it be a specific event, thing, or person, adds more stakes and dramatic weight to the plot that unfolds. Between movies that are recent, old, and somewhere in the middle, here is our roundup of true story movies that you can stream on Hulu! Hustlers (2019)
Jul 28, 2023 · 15 Great True Crime Movies And TV Shows On Hulu. Features. By Jason Wiese. published 28 July 2023. Hulu is a great hub for true crime. (Image credit: 20th Century Studios) There is...
