These 7 Movies Actually Happened (Seriously)

Sometimes, truth is stranger (and way more compelling) than fiction. That's why movies based on real-life events have the power to captivate us, leaving us both entertained and enlightened.

Zodiac (2007)

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Milk (2008)

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The Social Network (2010)

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The Blind Side (2009)

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Ray (2004)

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The Irishman (2019)

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Walk The Line (2005)

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