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The 30 Best Movies Based on True Stories

Movies based on true stories sometimes feel cheesy or like Oscar bait. However, they don't have to be. "Movies based on true events" is a broader genre than it sometimes gets credit for. From Drama to Action to Romance and even musicals, many films are based on true stories. However, popular topics especially include bio-pics, war and sports movies. Many filmmakers and writers take inspiration from the world around them and find true stories worth telling. There are hundreds of films based on true stories. While many are good, this list seeks to showcase the best of the best movies based on true events.
https://www.forbes.com/sites/entertainment/article/movies-based-on-true-stories/
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I, Tonya (2017)
I, Tonya (2017)
Rotten Tomatoes®   90%
2
Dog Day Afternoon (1975)
Dog Day Afternoon (1975)
Rotten Tomatoes®   96%
3
Goodfellas (1990)
Goodfellas (1990)
Rotten Tomatoes®   96%
4
Judas and the Black Messiah (2021)
Judas and the Black Messiah (2021)
Rotten Tomatoes®   97%
5
Catch Me If You Can (2002)
Catch Me If You Can (2002)
Rotten Tomatoes®   96%
6
The French Connection (1971)
The French Connection (1971)
Rotten Tomatoes®   97%
7
Hotel Rwanda (2004)
Hotel Rwanda (2004)
Rotten Tomatoes®   91%
8
Fruitvale Station (2013)
Fruitvale Station (2013)
Rotten Tomatoes®   94%
9
Schindler's List (1993)
Schindler's List (1993)
Rotten Tomatoes®   98%
10
Hustlers (2019)
Hustlers (2019)
Rotten Tomatoes®   87%
11
All the President's Men (1976)
All the President's Men (1976)
Rotten Tomatoes®   94%
12
Raging Bull (1980)
Raging Bull (1980)
Rotten Tomatoes®   94%
13
Milk (2008)
Milk (2008)
Rotten Tomatoes®   93%
14
Zodiac (2007)
Zodiac (2007)
Rotten Tomatoes®   89%
15
A League of Their Own (1992)
A League of Their Own (1992)
Rotten Tomatoes®   80%
16
Funny Girl (1968)
Funny Girl (1968)
Rotten Tomatoes®   93%
17
Persepolis (2007)
Persepolis (2007)
Rotten Tomatoes®   96%
18
The Sound of Music (1965)
The Sound of Music (1965)
Rotten Tomatoes®   83%
19
Can You Ever Forgive Me? (2018)
Can You Ever Forgive Me? (2018)
Rotten Tomatoes®   98%
20
Once Upon a Time in China (1991)
Once Upon a Time in China (1991)
Rotten Tomatoes®   89%
21
The Big Short (2015)
The Big Short (2015)
Rotten Tomatoes®   89%
22
The Iron Claw
The Iron Claw
23
Pride (2014)
Pride (2014)
Rotten Tomatoes®   92%
24
Dolemite Is My Name (2019)
Dolemite Is My Name (2019)
Rotten Tomatoes®   97%
25
Glory (1989)
Glory (1989)
Rotten Tomatoes®   93%
26
The Big Sick (2017)
The Big Sick (2017)
Rotten Tomatoes®   98%
27
The 47 Ronin (1941)
The 47 Ronin (1941)
28
Selena (1997)
Selena (1997)
Rotten Tomatoes®   67%
29
Loving Vincent (2017)
Loving Vincent (2017)
Rotten Tomatoes®   84%
30
A Night to Remember (1958)
A Night to Remember (1958)
Rotten Tomatoes®   100%
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