10 Netflix Movies Based on Real Life Stories

Zee Media Bureau
Apr 03, 2024

Outlaw King

This historical action drama directed by David Mackenzie tells the story of Robert the Bruce, the 14th-century Scottish king who launched a guerilla war against the larger English army.

Unbroken

Directed by Angelina Jolie, this war film is based on the non-fiction book by Laura Hillenbrand, telling the story of Louis Zamperini

13 Hours: The Secret Soldiers of Benghazi

This action thriller directed by Michael Bay tells the story of the six members of the Annex Security Team who fought to defend the American diplomatic compound in Benghazi

First They Killed My Father

Directed by Angelina Jolie, this biographical thriller is based on Loung Ung's memoir

Mank

Directed by David Fincher, "Mank" delves into the development of the screenplay for "Citizen Kane," focusing on screenwriter Herman J. Mankiewicz's life.

Catch Me If You Can

Though not a Netflix original, this film directed by Steven Spielberg and starring Leonardo DiCaprio and Tom Hanks, is based on the life of Frank Abagnale Jr.

The Two Popes

This biographical drama, directed by Fernando Meirelles, explores the conversations between Pope Benedict XVI

The Trial of the Chicago 7

Aaron Sorkin writes and directs this historical legal drama about the Chicago Seven, a group of anti-Vietnam War protesters charged with conspiracy

The Irishman

Directed by Martin Scorsese, this epic crime film chronicles the life of Frank Sheeran, a truck driver who becomes a hitman involved with mobster Russell Bufalino and Teamster Jimmy Hoffa.

Lion

Based on the non-fiction book "A Long Way Home" by Saroo Brierley, "Lion" tells the incredible story of Brierley's 25-year search for his family after being separated from them

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