Ranker's Movies That Were Based on the Smallest Grain of Truth

"Whether sitting down to enjoy a horror flick, a war drama, or a family film, believing that the narrative is based on a true story somehow makes the experience all the more appealing. Witnessing 'real life' events depicted on screen can give audiences the sense that their cinematic choice is entertaining as well as educating them, allowing viewers to understand events on a more personal level; there are many great movies based on actual events. Filmmakers often feel the need to take creative liberties with historical narratives to make the plotlines more entertaining. While some deviations from the original stories don't detract from the movie's accuracy, others become so derailed from the historical event that they should really be considered 'inspired' by events rather than 'based' on them. Below are films that were marketed as being based on true events but really aren't. While some loosely resemble their historical equivalents, others are almost entirely fiction." - ranker.com

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