The 30 Best Movies Based On True Stories

Share to FacebookShare to TwitterShare to LinkedinMovies 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.Top Movies Based On A True StoryJust to be clear, this list doesn’t include documentaries. It includes only narrative films based on events after the fact. It is hard to rank films on a list like this as they come from all different genres and seek to accomplish different goals. Notably, the films are not ranked by how important the story...