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  2. 17 Best Movies Based on True Stories to Stream Now - Netflix Tudum. Stream Scoop, Shirley, Maestro, and more fascinating films based on real life.

  3. May 9, 2021 · NetflixLife recommends 25 movies on Netflix that are inspired by real events, such as Spotlight, The Trial of the Chicago 7, and Mank. Learn about the true stories behind these films and watch the trailers on the web page.

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    A golden age of film is filtered through the eyes of legendary screenwriter Herman J. Mankiewicz (portrayed by Gary Oldman) as he scrambles to complete Citizen Kane. This critically-acclaimed biographical drama and comedy gathers an ensemble cast to recount a classic Hollywood tale.

    A countercultural protest in 1969 results in the notorious trial of seven defendants. Acclaimed screenwriter Aaron Sorkin and an A-list acting cast re-enact this suspenseful real-life 1960s courtroom drama.

    Drama erupts at a 1920's Chicago recording studio when blues singer Ma Rainey joins her band for a session. Academy Award winner Viola Davis stars as the real-life influential American recording artist dubbed the Mother of the Blues.

    Legendary racers James Hunt (Chris Hemsworth) and Niki Lauda (Daniel Brühl) push each other to their limits to win the 1976 Formula 1 championship. Director Ron Howard recreates the "golden age" of F1 racing with this movie that explores these rivals' push for pole position.

    Dramatizations propel this real-life crime drama investigating the scam to get the children of the wealthy and influential into the best U.S. colleges. This Netflix movie provides the inside story on the scandal that made news around the world in 2019.

    A talented Yale Law student with good prospects returns to his Ohio hometown, where he reflects on three generations of turbulent family history. This Ron Howard movie dramatising JD Vance's best-selling memoir stars Glenn Close and Amy Adams.

    A widow (played by Carey Mulligan) hires an archaeologist (Ralph Fiennes) to excavate mysterious features on her land, resulting in an incredible discovery. This dramatization is based on the 2007 book of the same name by John Preston, whose aunt, Margaret Preston, was one of the archaeologists who took part in the famous 1939 excavation.

    Acclaimed Polish musician Władysław Szpilman (portrayed by Adrien Brody) encounters the horrors of the Holocaust among Warsaw's ruins This biographical war drama, directed by Roman Polanski, is based on Szpilman's autobiographical account of how he survived the Nazi occupation of his country.

    A small website created by a Harvard student quickly balloons into a wide wide social network threatening to revolutionise communication. David Fincher's movie is a critically-acclaimed biopic of Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg(Jesse Eisenberg).

    A Boston Globeeditor encourages four journalists to pursue a promising story about child molestation. This Academy Award best Picture-winning historical drama focuses on the investigative reporting team responsible for exposing the systemic sexual abuse of children by Roman Catholic priests in Boston.

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  4. 6 days ago · Looking for a true story movie on Netflix? Check out this list of 25 films that capture real-life events and historical moments, from sports to war to rock and roll. See the cast, directors, and reviews of these Netflix originals and adaptations.

  5. Dec 13, 2023 · Watch on Netflix. 1. The Trial of the Chicago 7. Directed by Aaron Sorkin, 2020’s The Trial of the Chicago 7 is based on the real-life court case that charged a group of seven...

  6. Apr 11, 2024 · 10 Best Movies on Netflix Based on True Stories. April 11, 2024. Movies based on true events spark true interest: knowing that the story actually happens changes the experience completely. Below we count down our best recommendations based on a true story which are available to stream on Netflix.

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