8 Films Based on Real Events

True stories on the big screen! Buckle up for historical epics, real-life triumphs, and the extraordinary made cinematic. Get ready to be transported, challenged, and maybe even tear up.

The Theory of Everything (2014)

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Capote (2005)

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Apollo 13 (1995)

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Schindler’s List (1993)

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Monster (2003)

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127 Hours (2010)

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Catch Me If You Can (2002)

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The Imitation Game (2014)

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