Drama Movies Based on True Stories
ALL TRUE STORY Drama Movies
Whether the setting is the classroom, the courtroom, a distant country or an ancient holy land, drama can unfold almost anywhere. Here, we present our research into some of the most well-known true drama movies. From a woman who made it her mission to fight for a town dying from contaminated groundwater, to a Navy diver who refused to give up after losing his leg, we explore the facts behind drama movies based on true stories. Join us as we pit History vs. Hollywood, taking a closer look at the reality behind the movies that have made us want to stand up and cheer, shake our fists at the screen, or struggle as hard as we can to hold back our tears. 
The Favourite
Lady Sarah becomes jealous of Queen Anne's affection for her new servant, but is the ensuing love triangle real?

Green Book
Is the truth reinvented in this story of a bouncer who drives a black pianist through the 1960s South?

First Man
Ryan Gosling blasts off as Neil Armstrong in this biopic of the first man to walk on the moon.

Beautiful Boy
Does this story of a father trying to help his drug-addicted son leave out certain facts?

Adrift
In 1983, a young couple sets off across the ocean to deliver a yacht and they encounter a deadly hurricane.

Only the Brave
Does the truth get lost in the smoke in this wildfire movie?

Stronger
Is this story of Boston Marathon bombing survivor Jeff Bauman made weaker by too much ficton?

All Saints
A salesman-turned-pastor tries to save a church he was ordered to shut down.

The Glass Castle
Is the movie in sync with Jeannette Walls bestselling memoir about her poverty stricken upbringing?

A United Kingdom
David Oyelowo is a prince who's interracial marriage changes history, but did it really?

The Founder
Michael Keaton is McDonald's "founder" Ray Kroc. Now meet the real founders.

Hidden Figures
Is this story of three African-American women NASA mathematicians fueled by too much fiction?

Lion
A young Indian boy is separated from his family and uses Google Earth to try and find them 25 years later.

Loving
Does this movie about an interracial couple's right to live freely together stay faithful to the real story?

Sully
Clint Eastwood directs Tom Hanks as Capt. Sully, but does the film leave the truth on the tarmac?

Genius
Is the struggle between author Thomas Wolfe and editor Max Perkins accurately portrayed?

Miracles from Heaven
Meet the real girl who says she visited heaven after falling inside a hollow tree.

Joy
Does this story of Miracle Mop inventor Joy Mangano wash away the facts?

The Revenant
Is this story of revenge starring Leonardo DiCaprio based more on fact or folklore?

The Danish Girl
The film tells the story of transgender artist Lili Elbe, who underwent sexual reassignment surgery.

Steve Jobs
The truth doesn't quite compute in this biopic about Apple cofounder Steve Jobs.

Everest
Does the truth get lost on the mountain?

Big Eyes
Does Big Eyes paint within the boundaries of the truth?

Wild
Reese Witherspoon ventures into the Wild, but does she bring the truth with her?

Son of God
Based on the ten-hour miniseries The Bible, we explore the history, the cast and the controversy.

Jobs
Does this Ashton Kutcher movie compute when it comes to the truth?

Freedom Writers
Get to know the teacher who inspired her students to beat the odds.

Calendar Girls
See pics of the real Calendar Girls and purchase the latest calendar.

Antwone Fisher
Abused as a boy, a former foster child learns to shed his demons during his time in the Navy.

The Hours
Hear Virginia Woolf's voice and read her suicide letter to her husband.

Frida
Get to know the controversial artist whose physical suffering inspired her paintings.

Erin Brockovich
Meet the real woman behind the movie, who took on a power company and won.

Titanic
Hear the voices of actual passengers and find out if Jack and Rose where based on real people.