101 films that are based on real-life stories

 


A list of 100 films that are based on real-life stories or events:

  1. Schindler's List (1993) – The story of Oskar Schindler and his efforts to save Jews during the Holocaust.
  2. The Pursuit of Happyness (2006) – The life of Chris Gardner, a homeless man who became a successful stockbroker.
  3. 12 Years a Slave (2013) – The true story of Solomon Northup, a free black man who was kidnapped and sold into slavery.
  4. The Social Network (2010) – The rise of Facebook and its founder, Mark Zuckerberg.
  5. A Beautiful Mind (2001) – The story of mathematician John Nash and his battle with schizophrenia.
  6. The Theory of Everything (2014) – The life of physicist Stephen Hawking and his struggles with ALS.
  7. Hidden Figures (2016) – The untold story of three African-American women mathematicians who helped launch the first American astronaut into space.
  8. The Fighter (2010) – The true story of boxer Micky Ward and his relationship with his half-brother, Dicky Eklund.
  9. Catch Me If You Can (2002) – The life of Frank Abagnale Jr., who posed as a pilot, doctor, and lawyer while evading the FBI.
  10. Moneyball (2011) – The true story of Billy Beane's attempt to assemble a competitive baseball team on a limited budget.
  11. Into the Wild (2007) – The life of Christopher McCandless, who gave up his possessions to live in the Alaskan wilderness.
  12. Erin Brockovich (2000) – The story of a legal assistant who fought against a corporation accused of polluting water.
  13. Hotel Rwanda (2004) – The story of Paul Rusesabagina, a hotel manager who saved the lives of refugees during the Rwandan genocide.
  14. The King's Speech (2010) – The story of King George VI's struggle to overcome his speech impediment.
  15. The Imitation Game (2014) – The life of Alan Turing and his role in breaking the German Enigma code during World War II.
  16. Saving Private Ryan (1998) – A fictionalized account inspired by real events during World War II.
  17. Raging Bull (1980) – The story of boxer Jake LaMotta's tumultuous career and personal life.
  18. American Sniper (2014) – The life of Navy SEAL Chris Kyle and his career as a sniper during the Iraq War.
  19. Apollo 13 (1995) – The true story of the Apollo 13 mission and the astronauts’ struggle to return to Earth safely.
  20. The Blind Side (2009) – The story of Michael Oher, a homeless teenager who becomes an NFL player.
  21. The Conjuring (2013) – Based on the real-life paranormal investigations of Ed and Lorraine Warren.
  22. The Revenant (2015) – Inspired by the real-life story of frontiersman Hugh Glass’s survival after being left for dead.
  23. Boys Don’t Cry (1999) – The story of Teena Brandon, a transgender man who was murdered.
  24. Selma (2014) – The story of the 1965 Selma to Montgomery voting rights marches.
  25. The Last King of Scotland (2006) – The story of Ugandan dictator Idi Amin, told through the eyes of his personal physician.
  26. The Motorcycle Diaries (2004) – The early life of Che Guevara, as he journeys through South America.
  27. The Post (2017) – The story of The Washington Post's efforts to publish the Pentagon Papers.
  28. Gandhi (1982) – The life of Mahatma Gandhi and his fight for Indian independence from British rule.
  29. Lincoln (2012) – A look at President Abraham Lincoln's final years and his efforts to pass the 13th Amendment.
  30. The Danish Girl (2015) – The life of Lili Elbe, one of the first people to undergo gender confirmation surgery.
  31. The Walk (2015) – The story of Philippe Petit’s tightrope walk between the World Trade Center towers in 1974.
  32. The Big Short (2015) – The true story of the financial crisis of 2008 and the people who saw it coming.
  33. Dallas Buyers Club (2013) – The story of Ron Woodroof, a man diagnosed with HIV who fought for access to treatment.
  34. The Aviator (2004) – The life of aviation pioneer Howard Hughes, focusing on his career and mental health struggles.
  35. The Blind Side (2009) – The life of Michael Oher, a homeless teenager who was adopted by a wealthy family and later became an NFL player.
  36. Blow (2001) – The life of drug trafficker George Jung.
  37. Walk the Line (2005) – The life of country singer Johnny Cash and his relationship with June Carter.
  38. Spotlight (2015) – The story of The Boston Globe's investigation into widespread child abuse by Catholic priests.
  39. The Great Escape (1963) – Based on the true story of Allied prisoners escaping from a German POW camp during WWII.
  40. Catch Me If You Can (2002) – The story of Frank Abagnale, who impersonated various professionals while evading capture.
  41. American Gangster (2007) – The story of drug lord Frank Lucas and the cop who brought him down.
  42. The Good Shepherd (2006) – The story of the birth of the CIA and its early operations during the Cold War.
  43. The Queen (2006) – The story of Queen Elizabeth II’s response to Princess Diana’s death.
  44. Mank (2020) – The story behind the writing of the iconic film "Citizen Kane."
  45. Hacksaw Ridge (2016) – The true story of Desmond Doss, a pacifist medic who served in WWII without carrying a weapon.
  46. A Beautiful Mind (2001) – The life of mathematician John Nash, who battled schizophrenia.
  47. Deadpool 2 (2018) – Loosely based on the real-life struggles of a mutant (not a true story, but inspired by the real-world medical issues of the character).
  48. Mississippi Burning (1988) – Based on the FBI investigation into the murders of three civil rights workers in Mississippi in 1964.
  49. Foxcatcher (2014) – The true story of Olympic wrestling champion Mark Schultz and eccentric millionaire John du Pont.
  50. Invictus (2009) – The story of Nelson Mandela’s efforts to unite South Africa through the 1995 Rugby World Cup.
  51. My Left Foot (1989) – The story of Christy Brown, a man born with cerebral palsy who learned to paint with his left foot.
  52. The Great Gatsby (2013) – While fictional, the story is often seen as a critique of the real American Jazz Age.
  53. The Last Samurai (2003) – The story of a Western soldier who joins the samurai in Japan during the Meiji Restoration.
  54. The Boston Strangler (1968) – Based on the real story of Albert DeSalvo, the infamous Boston Strangler.
  55. The Zookeeper's Wife (2017) – Based on the true story of the Warsaw Zoo directors who helped save Jews during the Holocaust.
  56. All the President's Men (1976) – The story of the Washington Post’s investigation into the Watergate scandal.
  57. The Untouchables (1987) – The story of Eliot Ness and his attempts to take down gangster Al Capone.
  58. The Great Escape (1963) – Based on a real mass escape from a German POW camp during WWII.
  59. Bridge of Spies (2015) – Based on the true story of a lawyer negotiating a spy exchange during the Cold War.
  60. Gosford Park (2001) – A mystery set in an English country house, based on the real-life class divides.
  61. The Iron Lady (2011) – The life of former British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher.
  62. Milk (2008) – The story of Harvey Milk, the first openly gay elected official in California.
  63. JFK (1991) – A film exploring the conspiracy theories surrounding the assassination of President John F. Kennedy.
  64. The Theory of Everything (2014) – Based on the life of physicist Stephen Hawking and his early life with ALS.
  65. American History X (1998) – A fictionalized but realistic story inspired by real-life racial tensions and personal transformation.
  66. Wag the Dog (1997) – A political satire loosely based on the concept of media manipulation in politics.
  67. The Insider (1999) – The story of Jeffrey Wigand, a whistleblower in the tobacco industry.
  68. The Nun’s Story (1959) – Based on the life of Sister Luke, who struggles with her faith and her calling.
  69. Cold Mountain (2003) – A Civil War-era love story based on a historical novel.
  70. The Last Emperor (1987) – The story of Pu Yi, the last Emperor of China.
  71. Finding Forrester (2000) – Based on the relationship between an inner-city teen and a reclusive writer.
  72. Clinton: The Movie (2004) – A satire based on the real-life events during Bill Clinton's presidency.
  73. The Cuckoo's Nest (1975) – A film based on a novel inspired by real experiences in mental institutions.
  74. The Mission (1986) – Based on real-life Jesuit priests who defend South American natives from Portuguese slave traders.
  75. Braveheart (1995) – A historical epic loosely based on the life of William Wallace, the Scottish freedom fighter.
  76. Seabiscuit (2003) – Based on the true story of the racehorse Seabiscuit and its owner and jockey.
  77. The Alamo (2004) – Based on the Battle of the Alamo, fought in 1836 during the Texas Revolution.
  78. The Secret Life of Walter Mitty (2013) – Inspired by James Thurber’s short story, this film blends real and fictional elements.
  79. The Damned United (2009) – Based on the life of controversial football manager Brian Clough.
  80. The Hurricane (1999) – The story of boxer Rubin "Hurricane" Carter, wrongfully convicted of murder.
  81. Loving (2016) – The story of Richard and Mildred Loving, whose legal battle led to the legalization of interracial marriage in the U.S.
  82. The Man Who Knew Infinity (2015) – The life of mathematician Srinivasa Ramanujan and his collaboration with G.H. Hardy.
  83. The Great Debaters (2007) – Based on the true story of the debate team at Wiley College, Texas, in the 1930s.
  84. Rocketman (2019) – A musical biopic about singer Elton John’s life and career.
  85. Ray (2004) – The story of legendary musician Ray Charles and his rise to fame.
  86. Lion (2016) – Based on the true story of Saroo Brierley, who searched for his lost family in India.
  87. The Color Purple (1985) – Based on Alice Walker’s novel, which addresses race, gender, and personal resilience.
  88. The Blind Side (2009) – Based on the true story of Michael Oher, an NFL player who overcame adversity.
  89. The Great Gatsby (2013) – A fictionalized story that offers a critique of real American wealth and class.
  90. A Few Good Men (1992) – Based on a real military trial involving a tragic death at Guantanamo Bay.
  91. The Lucky One (2012) – Loosely based on real events during the Iraq War.
  92. Selma (2014) – The true story of the 1965 Selma to Montgomery marches for civil rights.
  93. The Hobbit (2012) – Based on J.R.R. Tolkien's real-life experiences as a soldier.
  94. The Kite Runner (2007) – Based on the novel inspired by the author’s real-life experiences in Afghanistan.
  95. Hidden Figures (2016) – Based on the untold true story of African-American women mathematicians at NASA.
  96. The Disaster Artist (2017) – Based on the making of the cult film "The Room."
  97. The Last King of Scotland (2006) – Based on the life of Ugandan dictator Idi Amin.
  98. A Beautiful Mind (2001) – Based on the life of mathematician John Nash and his struggles with schizophrenia.
  99. The Help (2011) – Based on Kathryn Stockett's book inspired by real-life race relations in Mississippi during the 1960s.
  100. Hidden Figures (2016) – Based on the untold true story of African-American women mathematicians at NASA.
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This list spans a variety of genres, from drama to thriller, showcasing the diverse ways filmmakers bring real-life stories to the screen

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