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.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)
We compare the Jennifer Hudson movie to the real-life Queen of Soul, Aretha Franklin.
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
Worth (9/3)
Attorney Ken Feinberg (Michael Keaton) must figure out how much each 9/11 victim's life is worth.
Impeachment: American Crime Story (9/7)
This installment of the anthology series focuses on Bill Clinton's impeachment after his affair with Monica Lewinsky.
Queenpins (9/10)
How accurate is this comedy about two women who create a multimillion dollar coupon scam?
The Killing of Kenneth Chamberlain (9/17)
A 68-year-old man accidentally triggers his medic alert necklace. He is shot shortly after police arrive to check on him.
The Eyes of Tammy Faye (9/17)
Does the movie preach the facts regarding televangelists Jim and Tammy Faye Bakker?
October 2021
Maid (10/1)
The Maid TV series tells the story of a young mother who struggles with poverty as she cleans the houses of the rich.
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
Spencer (11/5)
Kristen Stewart portrays Princess Diana in this story of her split from Prince Charles.
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.
Tick, Tick... Boom! (11/19)
Lin-Manuel Miranda directs this story of theater composer Jonathan Larson (Andrew Garfield), best known for the musical Rent.
King Richard (11/19)
Will Smith portrays Richard Williams, who grooms his daughters, Venus and Serena, to become tennis superstars.
House of Gucci (11/26)
Italian socialite Patrizia Reggiani (Lady Gaga) plots the death of her husband, Maurizio Gucci (Adam Driver).
December 2021
American Underdog (12/10)
The story of Hall of Fame quarterback Kurt Warner, who went from working at a grocery store to becoming an NFL star.
A Journal for Jordan (12/22)
Prior to being killed in action in Baghdad, 1st Sgt. Charles Monroe King (Michael B. Jordan) authors a journal for his infant son.
Unknown 2022
The Duke
A man struggling to pay his bills steals a painting from the National Gallery in London and promises to return it if the government invests more in care for seniors.
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