10 Most Inaccurate 'True Story' Movies That Completely Stretched the Truth According to Screenrant

"Several movies that are 'based on a true story' stretched the truth so far that they are nearly complete fabrications. For decades, the words 'based on a true story' have been used by Hollywood as a way to legitimize and market movies and television series with the intent that the slogan will attract a wider audience. As much as people love to escape at the movies, there is also an educational element of cinema in regard to life, morality, purpose, nature, and more that is emphasized by content that claims to be 'based on a true story'. Knowing the truth behind an amazing story often makes the viewing experience even more fulfilling and memorable. Of course, many, if not all, movies in Hollywood are fictionalized for the sake of drama, comedy, or the enhancement of narrative effects. The following ten films, however, took a significant amount of liberties that end up paining a fabricated sense of reality despite all of them being excellent and celebrated." - screenrant.com