Upcoming Movies Based on True Stories
Here you will find a schedule of new and upcoming true story movies. Get a jump on the biopics and real-life stories that will hit theaters in the coming months. Discover release dates, watch trailers and meet the real people who are the basis for these new movies based on true stories.February 2021
Minamata (2/5)
Does this story of photojournalist W. Eugene Smith accurately capture the Minamata disaster?
Judas and the Black Messiah (2/12)
Are the facts preserved in this story of slain Black Panther Fred Hampton?
Young Rock (2/16)
This series offers a comedic look at the life of celebrity Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson.
The Mauritanian (2/19)
A man is held without charges at Guantanamo as an attorney (Jodie Foster) fights for his freedom.
Nomadland (2/19)
A woman in her sixties loses everything and decides to journey across the American West while living in her van.
The United States vs. Billie Holiday (2/26)
How much of this Billie Holiday biopic is in tune with the real-life jazz singer?
March 2021
My Salinger Year (3/5)
Based on Joanna Rakoff's memoir about her time working the literary agent of author J.D. Salinger.
The Courier (3/19)
How much fiction is smuggled into this story about Cold War spy Greville Wynne?
April 2021
Concrete Cowboy (4/2)
Is this story about an urban cowboy who reconnects with his rebellious son based in fact?
The Serpent (4/2)
Does this miniseries about serial killer Charles Sobhraj accurately depict the real-life killings?
Four Good Days (4/30)
Deb (Glenn Close) helps her daughter Molly (Mila Kunis) get through four days of withdrawal from drug addiction.
May 2021
Halston (5/14)
The Netflix miniseries explores the personal and professional life of fashion designer Halston (Ewan McGregor).
Dream Horse (5/21)
A barmaid convinces her small-town neighbors to help fund a racehorse in hopes of it becoming a champion.
Blue Miracle (5/27)
Does this story of an orphanage entering a fishing tournament leave the facts stranded at sea?
Axis Sally (5/28)
The movie tells the story of Mildred Gillars, an American woman who broadcast Nazi propaganda during World War II and was subsequently put on trial for treason.
Oslo (5/29)
The HBO movie recounts the covert, back-channel negotiations in the formation of the Oslo Peace Accords in the 1990s.
June 2021
Under the Stadium Lights (6/4)
The film chronicles the '09 Abilene High School Football team's comeback after facing personal challenges and a crushing defeat the prior season.
The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It (6/4)
We explore the real-life possession and murder that inspired The Conjuring 3.
12 Mighty Orphans (6/11)
Is the truth left on the sidelines in this story of a football coach who leads a group of orphans to victory?
Fatherhood (6/18)
Does this story of a widowed father (Kevin Hart) raising his daughter stick to the facts?
Good on Paper (6/23)
Comedian Iliza Shlesinger based this comedy on her own relationship disaster.
Lansky (6/25)
An aging Meyer Lansky (Harvey Keitel) shares the story of his life as a notorious gangster.
July 2021
Dr. Death (7/15)
The series examines the crimes of Dr. Christopher Duntsch, aka Dr. Death.
Joe Bell (7/23)
A father embarks on a cross-country walk to raise awareness of bullying after his son commits suicide.
August 2021
Respect (8/13)
Jennifer Hudson stars as Aretha Franklin in this biopic.
No Man of God (8/27)
FBI analyst Bill Hagmaier's conversations with serial killer Ted Bundy inspired this movie starring Elijah Wood.
September 2021
Queenpins (9/10)
Two housewives join forces to create a multimillion dollar coupon scam.
The Eyes of Tammy Faye (9/17)
The movie depicts the rise and fall of televangelists Jim (Andrew Garfield) and Tammy Faye (Jessica Chastain) Bakker.
October 2021
The Last Duel (10/15)
When squire Jacques LeGris (Adam Driver) is accused of raping the wife of Jean de Carrouges (Matt Damon), the two men face off in a duel.
November 2021
The Shrink Next Door (11/12)
Dr. Ike (Paul Rudd) helps Marty (Will Ferrell) turn his life around, while at the same time taking it over.
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