10 Movies Based on True Stories: Real-Life Reel Magic

Yashasvi Singh
Dec 07, 2023

The Blind Side (2009):

Based on the true story of Michael Oher, a homeless and traumatized boy who becomes an All-American football player with the help of a caring family

Hidden Figures (2016):

This empowering film, directed by Theodore Melfi, celebrates the remarkable achievements of three African-American women

The Imitation Game (2014):

Benedict Cumberbatch stars as Alan Turing, a brilliant mathematician and codebreaker who played a pivotal role in decrypting German intelligence codes during World War II.

Captain Phillips (2013):

Directed by Paul Greengrass, this gripping drama tells the true story of Captain Richard Phillips, whose ship, the MV Maersk Alabama, is hijacked by Somali pirates.

Apollo 13 (1995):

Ron Howard's thrilling masterpiece recounts the ill-fated Apollo 13 mission, where astronauts Jim Lovell, Fred Haise, and Jack Swigert fight against all odds to return safely to Earth.

The Pursuit of Happyness (2006):

Will Smith delivers a heart-wrenching performance as Chris Gardner, a homeless salesman who strives to build a better life for himself and his son.

A Beautiful Mind (2001):

Ron Howard directs this biopic about the brilliant mathematician John Nash, portrayed by Russell Crowe.

Erin Brockovich (2000):

Julia Roberts stars as Erin Brockovich, a real-life legal clerk who takes on a powerful corporation accused of polluting a small town's water supply.

"The Social Network (2010):

Mark Zuckerberg's journey from college dropout to the creator of Facebook unfolds in this gripping drama directed by David Fincher.

Schindler's List (1993):

Director Steven Spielberg transports us to World War II, telling the poignant tale of Oskar Schindler, a German businessman who saved the lives of more than a thousand Polish-Jewish refugees.

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