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The Best Movies Based On True Stories Of 2023
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The true story of the Von Erich brothers, who, through tragedy and triumph, under the shadow of their domineering father and coach, seek epic immortality on the biggest stage in sports.More The Iron Claw- #183 of 209 onThe Best Sports Movies Ever Made
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2Sonny Vaccaro and Nike pursue basketball rookie Michael Jordan, creating a partnership that revolutionizes the world of sports and contemporary culture.More Air- #108 of 209 onThe Best Sports Movies Ever Made
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The 2023 American historical crime drama, Boston Strangler, is directed and written by Matt Ruskin. The film unveils the true story of the notorious Boston Strangler who terrorized the city in the 1960s, claiming 13 victims. The plot centers around Loretta McLaughlin (Keira Knightley), a tenacious reporter for the Boston Record American, leading the investigation alongside fellow journalist Jean Cole (Carrie Coon). The film depicts the pursuit of justice and unveils a theory challenging the official narrative; it spotlights the challenges from law enforcement and media skepticism surrounding the case. Released on March 17, 2023, via Hulu, Boston Strangler received praise for Knightley's compelling performance.More Boston Strangler- #209 of 242 onThe 200+ Best Movies Based On A True Story
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After rescuing a boy from ruthless child traffickers, a federal agent learns the boy's sister is still captive and decides to embark on a dangerous mission to save her. With time running out, he quits his job and journeys deep into the Colombian jungle, putting his life on the line to free her from a fate worse than death.More Sound of Freedom- #213 of 242 onThe 200+ Best Movies Based On A True Story
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Tetris, a 2023 biographical thriller directed by Jon S. Baird, delves into the Cold War-era race to license and patent the iconic video game Tetris. The plot unfolds in 1988, revolving around Henk Rogers (Taron Egerton), who navigates complex negotiations and legal battles to secure the game's rights amidst international tensions. The film explores the political intrigue surrounding Tetris, touching on espionage and capitalist interests. With a stellar cast including Nikita Efremov and Sofia Lebedeva, "Tetris" received positive reviews for its engaging portrayal of the behind-the-scenes drama. Egerton earned a Best Actor nomination at the Hollywood Critics Association Midseason Film Awards.More Tetris- #235 of 242 onThe 200+ Best Movies Based On A True Story
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A tenacious Australian teen chases her dreams -- and faces her fears -- as she sets out to become the youngest person to sail solo around the world.More True Spirit- #30 of 225 on220+ Movies And Shows With True In The Title
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An oddball group of cops, criminals, tourists and teens converges in a Georgia forest after a 500-pound black bear ingests a large amount of cocaine and goes on a drug-fueled rampage.More Cocaine Bear- #504 of 705 onThe All-Time Greatest Comedy Films
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The Lost King is a 2022 British biographical film directed by Stephen Frears. The film follows Philippa Langley (Sally Hawkins), who initiates the search for King Richard III's remains under a Leicester car park, facing skepticism from the University of Leicester. As Langley perseveres, the discovery unfolds, revealing tensions and disputes over credit. Premiering at the Toronto International Film Festival, the movie explores historical excavation, academic arrogance, and Langley's determination. The film analyzes the controversy surrounding the University's role in the discovery. The film also stars Steve Coogan and Harry Lloyd.More The Lost King- #238 of 242 onThe 200+ Best Movies Based On A True Story
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After a small-town pilot mysteriously dies during flight, passenger Doug White is forced to land the plane to safety and save his entire family on board.- #210 of 242 onThe 200+ Best Movies Based On A True Story
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Nathaniel "Sweetwater" Clifton, star attraction of the Harlem Globetrotters, changes the game of basketball when he becomes the first African American player to sign a contract with the NBA in the fall of 1950.More Sweetwater- #199 of 209 onThe Best Sports Movies Ever Made
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A lawyer helps a funeral home owner save his family business from a corporate behemoth.More The Burial- #206 of 242 onThe 200+ Best Movies Based On A True Story
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A novelist attends the trial of a woman accused of killing her 15-month-old daughter by abandoning her to the rising tide on a beach in northern France. But as the trial continues, her own family history, doubts, and fears about motherhood are steadily dislodged as the life story of the accused is gradually revealed.More Saint Omer- #95 of 116 onWhich 2023 Movies Absolutely Had To Be Seen In The Theater?
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The company behind the first smartphone, the BlackBerry, meets a catastrophic demise.More BlackBerry- #239 of 242 onThe 200+ Best Movies Based On A True Story
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A struggling toy salesman named Ty Warner embarks on a creative collaboration with three women, which turns into one of the biggest toy crazes in the world.More The Beanie Bubble- #221 of 242 onThe 200+ Best Movies Based On A True Story
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An unsettled writer with a fantastic mustache, Roger Sharpe finds solace and confidence in the one thing he's mastered: pinball. He soon learns the game is illegal in 1970s New York City when a police raid destroys the only machines he can find. Learning what it means to take a chance, Roger embarks on a crusade to save the game he loves the most.- #236 of 242 onThe 200+ Best Movies Based On A True Story
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Everyday people flip the script on Wall Street and get rich by turning GameStop into one of the world's hottest companies. In the middle of everything is Keith Gill, a regular guy who starts it all by sinking his life savings into the stock. When his social media posts start blowing up, so does his life and the lives of everyone following him. As a stock tip becomes a movement, everyone gets wealthy -- until the billionaires fight back and both sides find their worlds turned upside down.More Dumb Money- #226 of 242 onThe 200+ Best Movies Based On A True Story
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The illegitimate son of an African slave and a French plantation owner, Joseph Bologne rises to improbable heights in French society as a celebrated violinist-composer and fencer, complete with a love affair and falling out with Marie Antoinette.More Chevalier- #223 of 242 onThe 200+ Best Movies Based On A True Story
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Richard Montanez, the son of a Mexican immigrant, was a janitor at Frito Lay when he came up with the idea for Flamin' Hot Cheetos. His creation, inspired by the flavors of his community, revitalizes Frito-Lay and disrupts the food industry.More Flamin' Hot- #241 of 242 onThe 200+ Best Movies Based On A True Story
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20Faced with the potential of Israel's complete destruction, Prime Minister Golda Meir must navigate overwhelming odds, a skeptical cabinet and a complex relationship with U.S. Secretary of State Henry Kissinger as millions of lives hang in the balance during the tense 19 days of the Yom Kippur War in 1973.More Golda- #192 of 242 onThe 200+ Best Movies Based On A True Story
- #152 of 157 onThe 100+ Best Historical Drama Movies
- #71 of 77 onThe Best Female Leading Movies Of 2023
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Spinning Gold is a 2023 American biographical drama film based on the life of Casablanca Records founder Neil Bogart (Jeremy Jordan), written and directed by Timothy Scott Bogart. The movie portrays Bogart's career in the 1970s music industry, showcasing his role in discovering and promoting iconic acts like Donna Summer, Kiss, Village People, and more. The ensemble cast includes Michelle Monaghan, Jay Pharoah, Jason Isaacs, and Wiz Khalifa. The film presents Bogart's influence on the music scene, his challenges, and the rise and fall of Casablanca Records.More Spinning Gold- #222 of 242 onThe 200+ Best Movies Based On A True Story
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Accused of a terrible crime in a plot orchestrated by Russia's FSB, a French diplomat must become a man of action in order to escape.More Kompromat- #242 of 242 onThe 200+ Best Movies Based On A True Story
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With the 2014 World Cup qualifiers approaching, down-on-his-luck coach Thomas Rongen tries to turn the American Samoa soccer team into winners.More Next Goal Wins- #653 of 705 onThe All-Time Greatest Comedy Films
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A journalist and an oil company executive find themselves on opposite sides during the construction of the contentious Dakota Access Pipeline running through the Standing Rock Indian Reservation in North Dakota.More On Sacred Ground- #100 of 116 onWhich 2023 Movies Absolutely Had To Be Seen In The Theater?
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25An operative of the Indian spy agency known as R&AW is assigned to track down a mole who is selling defense secrets while grappling with her dual identity as a spy and a lover.More Khufiya- #231 of 242 onThe 200+ Best Movies Based On A True Story
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In 1972, a Uruguayan flight crashes in the remote heart of the Andes, forcing survivors to become each other's best hope.More Society of the Snow- #268 of 375 onThe Best Movies Based On Books
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27During the summer of 1957, bankruptcy looms over the company that Enzo Ferrari and his wife built 10 years earlier. He decides to roll the dice and wager it all on the iconic Mille Miglia, a treacherous 1,000-mile race across Italy.More Ferrari- #75 of 78 onThe 70 Best Costume Drama Movies
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