The 50 best movies based on true events wt6d

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Cinema is home to many fantastic works that tell us many stories and take us to different universes and realities. In fact, many of these plots are not always created from scratch, but rather based on real facts. Whether they are autobiographical films, inspired by historical events or even portrayals of famous crimes, check out the complete list of the best productions made from true stories!

12 Years a Slave (2013) 201m3u

Original title: X

Rotten Tomatoes: 95% | Metacritic: 96 | IMDB: 8.1

Where to watch: Prime Video e Telecine

The film's plot is set in 1841 and tells the story of Solomon northup (Chiwetel Ejiofor), a freed slave who lives in peace with his family. One day, after accepting a job in another city, he is kidnapped and sold as if he were a slave to work on a plantation in the Louisiana region of the United States. Now, for the next 12 years, he will need to overcome physical and emotional humiliation to survive and find a way back to his family.

127 Hours (2010) 733o

Original title: 127 Hours

Rotten Tomatoes: 93% | Metacritic: 82 | IMDB: 7.6

Where to watch: Disney +

the plot of 127 am portrays the true story of the mountaineer and adventurer Aron Ralston (James Franco), who in May 2003, while exploring a remote canyon in Utah, United States, got his arm stuck in a crevice. Lost in the middle of nowhere, ralston manages to survive for five days and has to make a difficult decision to save his life.

The Farewell (2019)  5y2a3o

Original title: The Farewell

97% on Rotten Tomatoes | Metacritic: 89 | IMDb: 7,5

Where to watch: currently unavailable

Inspired by a real experience lived by the director Lulu wang, production follows Billi (Awkwafina), a young woman who returns to China with her family after discovering that her grandmother, Nai Nai (Zhao Shuzhen), has developed a serious illness and, because of this, has only a few weeks to live. The family decides not to tell the grandmother about her terminal diagnosis and instead organizes a fake wedding to bring all the relatives together, without Nai Nai discover the truth. As the lie unfolds, Billi finds herself torn between loyalty to her family and honesty with her grandmother.

The Favorite (2018) 60p5p

Original title: The Favourite

93% on Rotten Tomatoes | Metacritic: 91 | IMDb: 7,5

Where to watch: Disney +

One of the best films based on real events explores events at the English court in the 18th century, focusing on the intense rivalry between two women over the Queen Anne (Olivia Colman). on the one hand, Sarah Churchill maintains her position as confidant and secret lover of the monarch, until, on the other hand, Abigail (Emma Stone), an ambitious maid, approaches the queen and begins to win her attention. From there, the plot explores the power struggle and manipulation between the two women to guarantee the privileges that the sovereign provides for her favorite.

Schindler's List (1993) 6f3c6i

Original title: Schindler's List

Rotten Tomatoes: 98% | Metacritic: 94 | IMDB: 9.0

Where to watch: Prime Video

The plot of the film is based on the biography of Oskar Schindler (Liam Neeson), a German with strong influence within the Nazi party, who sacrificed his wealth and used his privileges to open a factory and save the lives of more than a thousand Jews from concentration camps in the middle of the fight against German extermination.

The Queen (2006) 62185g

Original title: The Queen

97% on Rotten Tomatoes | Metacritic: 90 | IMDb: 7,3

Where to watch: currently unavailable

Inspired by the real events that followed the death of Princess Diana in 1997, the film portrays the reaction of Queen Elizabeth II (Helen Mirren) and Prime Minister Tony Blair (Michael Sheen) to the tragedy. While the royal family seeks to preserve its privacy, the public demands a public gesture of mourning and solidarity. The growing pressure on the monarchy leads Elizabeth facing a dilemma between maintaining tradition and meeting the demands of the population. 

The Social Network (2010)  251t1x

Original title: The Social Network

96% on Rotten Tomatoes | Metacritic: 95 | IMDb: 7,8

Where to watch: Max e Youtube 

The social network is a film about the true story of the creation of Facebook. In it, Mark Zuckerberg (Jesse Eisenberg) is a Harvard student and computer genius who, in 2003, began developing the concept that would become one of the largest social networks in the world. In just six years, Zuckerberg has become the youngest billionaire in history, with more than 500 million s on the social network. However, his unprecedented rise brings legal and personal complications.

The Snow Society (2023) 4s145c

Popular title: Society of the Snow

Original title: The Snow Society

90% on Rotten Tomatoes | Metacritic: 72 | IMDb: 7,8

Where to watch: Netflix

The film The Snow Society is inspired by the tragic real-life case of Uruguayan Air Force Flight 571, which crashed in the Andes Mountains in 1972. Of the 45 engers, only 29 survived the accident, facing extreme conditions and isolated in one of the most inhospitable places on the planet. The plot then follows the challenges faced by the survivors, such as the captain Eduardo Strauch (Rafael Federman) and others, as they struggle to stay alive while being forced to make unthinkable decisions in a scenario of terror and despair.

I'm Still Here (2024) 4e3u2w

97% on Rotten Tomatoes | Metacritic: 85 | IMDb: 8,4

Where to watch: in theaters

In the early 1970s, Brazil faced the hardening of the military dictatorship. In Rio de Janeiro, the Paiva family - Rubens (Selton Mello), Eunice (Fernanda Torres) and her five children – lives by the beach in a house with open doors to friends. One day, Rubens Paiva he is taken by soldiers in plain clothes and disappears without a trace.

Killers of the Flower Moon (2023)  4v5x17

Original title: Killers of the Flower Moon

93% on Rotten Tomatoes | Metacritic: 89 | IMDb: 7,6

Where to watch: AppleTV + e Youtube

Murder on the Flower Moon is based on the book of David grann and portrays the true story of the murders of tribe Osage, in Oklahoma, in the 1920s, after the discovery of oil on their lands. When the Osage began to be murdered by those who wanted to control their wealth, the case became known as the ““Reign of Terror”.

In the movie, Leonardo DiCaprio plays Ernest Burkhart, nephew of a influential rancher (Robert De Niro), While Lily gladstone é Mollie Burkhart, Ernest's wife. The FBI investigation, led by Detective Tom White (Jesse Plemons), seeks to reveal the conspiracy behind the murders and also brings Brendan Fraser as the lawyer W. S. Hamilton.

Carandiru (2003) 141t1z

85% on Rotten Tomatoes | Metacritic: 71 | IMDb: 7,6

Where to watch: Netflix, balloon play e Youtube

One of the greatest hits of brazilian cinema, Carandiru accompanies Drauzio Varella (played by Luiz Carlos Vasconcelos), a public health doctor who volunteers to carry out the work of preventing the virus HIV, in Carandiru, the largest prison in Latin America, during the 1990s. Living daily with the harsh reality of the inmates, he witnesses the violence aggravated by overcrowding, the precariousness of the services provided and the animalization of the prisoners. Paradoxically, he knows the internal organization system and the fragile, romantic and dreamy side of the men serving time.

Cazuza: Time Doesn't Stop (2004) 5q56s

IMDb: 7

Where to watch: Prime Video e Youtube

The film follows the career of the singer and songwriter Cazuza, lived by Daniel Oliveira, since the beginning with the band Red Baron, his rise to fame as a solo artist and the creation of songs that became anthems for a generation between the 1980s and 1990s. The production also addresses his personal life, including his transgressive behavior and his political stance, while fighting HIV/AIDS. 

City of God (2002) 5843t

91% on Rotten Tomatoes | Metacritic: 79 | IMDb: 8,6

Where to watch: Max, balloon play e Youtube

Em City of God, Buscapé (Alexandre Rodrigues) is a poor, black and sensitive young man who grows up in a world of great violence. He lives in Cidade de Deus, a Rio de Janeiro favela known for being one of the most violent places in Rio. Frightened by the possibility of becoming a criminal, Buscapé He is saved from his fate because of his talent as a photographer, which allows him to pursue a career in the profession. It is through his gaze behind the camera that he analyzes the day-to-day life of the favela in which he lives, where violence seems to be endless.

Dallas Buyers Club (2014)  4q2j6d

Original title: D

92% on Rotten Tomatoes | Metacritic: 77 | IMDb: 7,9

Where to watch: Prime Video

In history, Ron Woodroof (Matthew McConaughey) is an electrician from Dallas who was diagnosed with AIDS in 1986, when the disease was still a big taboo. After being given a prognosis of only a few months to live, he refuses to accept his fate and begins smuggling medicines from Mexico. Alongside Rayon (Jared Leto), a transgender woman who is also HIV positive, Ron creates an underground buying club to provide alternative treatments to other patients. Together, they face resistance from the medical system and fight for their survival and dignity.

Love Sick (2017)  6w36f

Original title: The Big Sick

98% on Rotten Tomatoes | Metacritic: 86 | IMDb: 

Where to watch: Play Market

Based on his real life story with his wife Emily V Gordon, who co-wrote the script with him, Love sick is starring kumail nanjiani beside Zoe Kazan, Ray Romano e Holly hunter. In the romantic comedy, the Pakistani Kumail (Nanjiani) and the young Emily (Kazan) fall madly in love, but at the same time, they have to deal with cultural differences. When Emily contracts a mysterious disease, Kumail is forced to face his parents, his family and his feelings.

Two Popes (2019) 3tn5r

Original title: The two popes

Rotten Tomatoes: 90% | Metacritic: 75 | IMDB: 7.6

Where to watch: Netflix

The film's plot takes place in 2012 in Buenos Aires and tells the story of the Argentine cardinal Jorge bergoglio (Jonathan Pryce) who is determined to retire from the church due to his disagreements with the pope Benedict XVI (Anthony Hopkins). What the cardinal did not expect was that he would be surprised by an invitation from the supreme authority of Catholicism to visit him. There, they finally meet to resolve their differences and talk about the new direction of the Catholic Church.

She Said (2022)  5b425f

Original title: she said

88% on Rotten Tomatoes | Metacritic: 74 | IMDb: 7,3

Where to watch: Prime Video

The New York Times journalists, Megan Twohey (Carey Mulligan) e Jodi Kantor (Zoe Kazan), publish an article that exposes decades of sexual abuse allegations against the powerful Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein and contribute to the creation of the movement #MeToo.

Stars Beyond Time (2017)  5j2515

Original title: Hidden Figures

93% on Rotten Tomatoes | Metacritic: 74 | IMDb: 7,8

Where to watch: Disney +

This is the true story of three African-American women who were instrumental in the success of NASA during the Cold War. Katherine Johnson (Taraji P. Henson), Dorothy Vaughan (Octavia Spencer) e Mary Jackson (Janelle Monáe) confronted racism and sexism to calculate paths and develop technologies essential to U.S. space missions, including the launch of John Glenn (Glen Powell). Their previously invisible contributions were essential to the United States' victory in the space race and were only recognized years later.

I, Tonya (2017)  1w4a4k

Original title: I, Tonya

90% on Rotten Tomatoes | Metacritic: 77 | IMDb: 7,5

Where to watch: Netflix

During the 1990s, the figure skater Tonya Harding (Margot Robbie) managed to overcome her impoverished childhood and emerge as the UK champion, as well as finishing second in the World Championships. In 1994, she became truly famous when her husband, Jeff Gillooly (Sebastian Stan), and two thieves tried to incapacitate one of their competitors by breaking her leg during a practice session on the eve of the national skating championships in Detroit.

Iron Claw (2023)  52f1k

Original title: The Iron Claw

89% on Rotten Tomatoes | Metacritic: 73 | IMDb: 7,6

Where to watch: Telecine, Prime Video e Youtube

The feature film is based on the true story of the family Von Erich, who became a legend in professional wrestling during the 1980s. In the story, we follow the inseparable brothers Kevin Von Erich (Zac Efron), Kerry Von Erich (Jeremy Allen White) e David Von Erich (Harris Dickinson), who, despite their success and victories in the ring, face great personal tragedies. Under the strict influence of their father, Fritz Von Erich (Holt McCallany), a wrestling icon, the boys struggle to deal with the pressure of being part of one of the sport's most famous families, while also dealing with a series of devastating losses. 

Story of a Marriage (2019)  5z355j

Original title: Marriage story

95% on Rotten Tomatoes | Metacritic: 94 | IMDb: 

Where to watch: Netflix

Inspired by the director's own personal experiences Noah Baumbach, History of a Wedding narrates the difficult separation of Nicole (Scarlett Johansson) e Charlie (Adam Driver). After years of marriage, the two face emotional exhaustion, and on the one hand, Nicole always emphasizes that she sacrificed her acting career, while Charlie, a successful theater director, struggles with arguments and resentments. 

BlacKkKlansman (2018)  5o4910

Original title: BlacKkKlansman

96% on Rotten Tomatoes | Metacritic: 83 | IMDb: 7,5

Where to watch: AppleTV + e Prime Video

In 1978, Ron Stallworth (John David Washington), a black police officer from Colorado, manages to infiltrate the local Ku Klux Klan. He communicates with the other of the group through phone calls and letters, and when he needs to be physically present, he sends Flip Zimmerman (Adam Driver), another police officer who is white. After months of investigation, Ron becomes close to the leader of the sect, being responsible for sabotaging a series of lynchings and other hate crimes orchestrated by the racists.

Original title: Walk the Line

83% on Rotten Tomatoes | Metacritic: 72 | IMDb: 7,8

Where to watch: Disney +

Johnny & June tells the true story of the singer Johnny Cash (Joaquin Phoenix), country music legend. Raised on a farm with an absent father, Johnny moves to Memphis and begins his musical career. While on tour, he meets June Carter (Reese Witherspoon), the great love of his life. However, his drug problems and self-destructive lifestyle threaten the relationship. 

Judas and the Black Messiah (2021)  492h3q

Original title: Judas and the Black Messiah

96% on Rotten Tomatoes | Metacritic: 84 | IMDb: 7,4

Where to watch: Max e Youtube

One of the best films based on real events portrays the events that happened in 1960 related to Bill O'Neal (LaKeith Stanfield), who, after being arrested, accepts a deal from the FBI to infiltrate the movement of Black Panthers. Under FBI surveillance, O'Neal approaches Fred Hampton (Daniel Kaluuya), the charismatic leader of the group in Illinois, and begins to spy on their actions. Motivated by personal interests, he develops a complex relationship with Hampton, but ends up betraying him, contributing to his death in an FBI sting operation in 1969. 

77% on Rotten Tomatoes | Metacritic: 66 | IMDb: 7,0

Where to watch: Max

in the plot, Julie Powell (Amy Adams), dissatisfied with her job, decides to cook all the recipes in the book Julia Child (Meryl Streep) in a year, sharing his experiences on a blog. In parallel, the film also follows the trajectory of Julia Child, since her arrival in Paris with her husband Paul (Stanley Tucci) until the creation of his iconic work. 

Book (2014)  3w3p1g

Original title: Wild

88% on Rotten Tomatoes | Metacritic: 74 | IMDb: 7,1

Where to watch: Disney +

After the death of his mother, a divorce and a difficult phase marked by drug use, Cheryl Strayed (Reese Witherspoon) decides to completely change his life. In search of redemption and self-knowledge, Cheryl embarks alone on a challenging journey along a trail that stretches along the Pacific Ocean coast. Along the way, she faces physical and emotional hardships, confronting her past and the choices that led her to this point. 

Lost Girls – The Long Island Murders (2020)  2g6p29

Original title: lost girls

73% on Rotten Tomatoes | Metacritic: 67 | IMDb: 

Where to watch: Netflix

Em Lost Girls – The Long Island Murders, Mari Gilbert (Amy Ryan) is a mother who, after the disappearance of her daughter in 2010, he decided to open an investigation on his own. Without from the authorities, Mari discovers that her daughter's case may be linked to a series of murders of sex workers on Long Island. The plot then follows her relentless search for the truth, uncovering a scandal of police negligence and the woman's fight for justice for her daughter and other victims.

My Name Is Not Johnny (2008) 4t6x

IMDb: 7,2

Where to watch: Prime Video

In this story, Selton Mello plays John William Star, a young middle-class Rio de Janeiro native who, despite his talent, gets involved in drug trafficking and becomes one of the biggest drug dealers in the south zone of Rio. Adored by his parents, John sees his life turned upside down as he delves deeper into crime, facing police investigations, betrayals and drug trafficking violence. My Name Is Not Johnny shows his rise and fall, revealing how the pursuit of power and wealth can destroy a person.

Milk: The Voice of Equality (2008)  971m

Original title: Milk

93% on Rotten Tomatoes | Metacritic: 83 | IMDb: 7,5

Where to watch: Prime Video

Here Sean Penn plays Harvey Milk, the first openly gay man elected to public office in the US. In 1972, he and his boyfriend, Scott Smith (James Franco), move to San Francisco, where Harvey opens a camera store in the Castro district, which becomes a meeting point for the LGBTQIAP+ community. In 1977, he is elected to the San Francisco Board of Supervisors, but his relationship with his colleague Dan White (Josh Brolin) culminates in tragedy. The production serves as a celebration of Harvey's fight for equality and his legacy in civil rights history.

Into the Wild (2007) 365g2m

Original title: Into The Wild

Rotten Tomatoes: 83% | Metacritic: 73 | IMDB: 8.1

Where to watch: Play Market

The film tells the story of Christopher McCandless (E), son of wealthy parents, who after graduating from college as one of the best students, decides to give up everything and venture across the United States in search of freedom. On a lonely journey, he gets to know several people who help him see life in a different way.

Nyad (2023)  60b62

85% on Rotten Tomatoes | Metacritic: 63 | IMDb: 7,1

Where to watch: Netflix

nyad is a film about the true story of Diana Nyad (Annette Bening), an athlete who, at the age of 60, decides to fulfill her dream of swimming from Cuba to Florida, a crossing of more than 160 km. Having failed several times in the past, she relies on the of her coach Bonnie Stoll (Jodie Foster) to face the challenges of the ocean. Amidst the struggle against turbulent waters, strong currents and marine dangers, a journey of courage and resilience, the historic crossing of Diana, held in 2013, became one of the greatest achievements in sport.

The Apprentice (2024)  49255

Original title: The Apprentice

83% on Rotten Tomatoes | Metacritic: 64 | IMDb: 7,1

Where to watch: Prime Video

The young Donald Trump (Sebastian Stan) in the 1970s, he tries to stand out as the second son of an influential New York family. In his search for an empire of his own, Trump approaches the lawyer Roy Cohn (Jeremy Strong), known for his aggressive tactics and political connections. Under the guidance of Cohn, Trump learns the behind-the-scenes of business and politics, a relationship that would shape his future business career and later lead to his presidency. 

The King's Speech (2010)  3g1i1r

Original title: The King's Speech

94% on Rotten Tomatoes | Metacritic: 88 | IMDb: 8,0

Where to watch: Prime Video e Youtube

This is the true story of Prince Albert (Colin Firth), future King George VI, who has to deal with stuttering, a factor that threatens his ability to lead. With his brother's abdication, King Edward VIII (Guy Pearce), and the impending Second World War, Albert struggles to overcome his speech impediment. His wife, Elizabeth (Helena Bonham Carter), seeks help from an Australian speech therapist Lionel Logue (Geoffrey Rush), who uses unconventional methods to treat him. Throughout the process, a friendship is born between the two, crucial to the man's confidence in his historic war speech. 

The Night Nurse (2022)  3o4r47

Original title: The Good Nurse

74% on Rotten Tomatoes | Metacritic: 65 | IMDb: 6,8

Where to watch: Netflix

Em The Night Nurse, Amy Loughren (Jessica Chastain), a nurse who works in a hospital, befriends Charles Cullen (Eddie Redmayne), a new colleague at work who seems like a kind and pleasant person. But as time es, she soon discovers that tragedy follows the man wherever he goes. His patients die suspiciously and then the police open an investigation.

The Impossible (2012) 27322o

Original title: The Impossible

Rotten Tomatoes: 81% | Metacritic: 73 | IMDB: 7.5

Where to watch: Telecine

The film's plot depicts the devastating Indian Ocean tsunami that struck Thailand on December 26, 2004. Maria (Naomi Watts), Henry (Ewan McGregor) and his three children will have to fight to survive one of the greatest tragedies of all time.

The Imitation Game (2014)  s4q4l

Original title: The Imitation Game

90% on Rotten Tomatoes | Metacritic: 71 | IMDb: 8,0

Where to watch: Max e Youtube

Alan Turing (Benedict Cumberbatch) is a brilliant mathematician recruited in 1939 by the MI6 to decipher the Nazi code “Enigma”, considered impossible to break. Turing, together with the specialist Joan ClarkeKeira Knightley and his team, creates the “Turing Machine” to decipher the coded messages, saving thousands of lives and hastening the end of World War II. However, in 1952, after the war, his homosexuality is revealed, resulting in persecution and a conviction that destroys his life, leading to his premature death.

The Wolf Behind the Door (2013) k2do

83% on Rotten Tomatoes | IMDb: 7,4

Where to watch: Prime Video e Youtube

the wolf behind the door, one of the best Brazilian films based on real events, is inspired by a real case of kidnapping and reveals the details of a story based on lies, revenge and jealousy. When the couple's daughter Bernardo (Milhem Cortaz) e Sylvia is kidnapped, they seek help at the police station. The delegate (Juliano Cazarré), after hearing the parents' testimony, decides to question them separately, discovering that Bernard had a lover, Rose (Leandra Leal). As the investigation unfolds, the detective uncovers a web of secrets involving the couple and their lover, culminating in a plot of manipulation and psychological tension.

The Wolf of Wall Street (2013) 6261m

Original title: The Wolf of Wall Street

Rotten Tomatoes: 80% | Metacritic: 75 | IMDB: 7.5

Where to watch: Max

The plot of the film is based on the memories of Jordan Belfort (Leonardo DiCaprio), a stockbroker on the US stock exchange who got rich quickly through illegal means. His rapidly growing wealth drew the attention of the police to investigate what was really going on.

The Boy Who Discovered the Wind (2019) 6n641h

Original title: The Boy Who Harnessed The Wind

Rotten Tomatoes: 86% | Metacritic: 68 | IMDB: 7.6

Where to watch: Netflix

The script for the film was based on the memoir The Boy Who Harnessed The Wind, William Kamkwamba e Bryan Mealer and tells the story of the young and hard-working resident of Malawi, William Kamkwamba (Maxwell Simba). Always curious and interested in acquiring new knowledge, the young man can no longer bear to see his colleagues in his village going through difficulties and begins to develop an innovative wind turbine that can change the lives of his people forever.

The Pianist (2002) 6b3s4v

Original title: The Pianist

Rotten Tomatoes: 95% | Metacritic: 85 | IMDB: 8.5

Where to watch: Prime Video

The film tells the true story of Szpilman (Adrien Brody), a Polish pianist who through music found a way to resist the Holocaust. In a struggle to survive during World War II, Szpilman will need to hide in various locations among the ruins of Warsaw.

The Chicago 7 (2020) 3w161r

Original title: The Trial of the Chicago 7

89% on Rotten Tomatoes | Metacritic: 76 | IMDb: 7,7

Where to watch: Netflix

This is the true story of the 1968 protest against the Vietnam War in Chicago that turned into a violent confrontation with police. Seven leaders of the movement – Tom Hayden (Eddie Redmayne), Abby Hoffman (Sacha Baron Cohen), Jerry Rubin (Jeremy Strong), Dave Dellinger (John Carroll Lynch), Rennie Davis (Alex Sharp), John Froines (Daniel Flaherty) e Lee Weiner (Noah Robbins) – were accused of conspiracy by the US government. From there, the production follows the trial, where the defendants fight against unfair accusations and for freedom of expression. 

Could You Forgive Me? (2018)  1v1t1

Original title: Can You Ever Forgive Me?

98% on Rotten Tomatoes | Metacritic: 87 | IMDb: 7,1

Where to watch: currently unavailable

Em Could You Forgive Me?, Lee Israel (Melissa McCarthy) is a writer of celebrity biographies in financial and professional difficulties. When her writing style becomes obsolete, Lee turns to forgery, creating made-up letters of famous figures. Her ability to imitate the style of icons provides her with a new source of income, but also puts her freedom at risk. As her forgeries become more daring, she finds herself on the brink of personal and professional destruction.

Spotlight: Secrets Revealed (2015)  4a1y45

Original title: Spotlight

97% on Rotten Tomatoes | Metacritic: 93 | IMDb: 8,1

Where to watch: Max

The production is about a team of investigative journalists from The Boston Globe, known as Spotlight, composed by Mike Rezendes (Mark Ruffalo), Sacha Pfeiffer (Rachel McAdams), Matt Carroll (Brian d'Arcy James) and the editor Walter Robinson (Michael Keaton). They investigate allegations of child sexual abuse by Catholic priests, a scandal covered up by the Catholic Church in Boston. As the investigation progresses, they uncover a web of cover-ups involving priests and church leaders and, despite resistance, manage to expose the abuse, revealing one of the biggest scandals in the Catholic Church.

Supreme (2019)  2x3t1a

Original title: On the Basis of Sex

72% on Rotten Tomatoes | Metacritic: 60 | IMDb: 7,1

Where to watch: Prime Video

Suprema follows the true story of Ruth Bader Ginsburg (Felicity Jones), one of the most influential figures in the history of the United States Judiciary. In the plot, we can delve into his trajectory that begins with the challenges he faced as a law student, until he was nominated to the Supreme Court in 1993, by President Bill Clinton (Justin Theroux), becoming the second woman to hold this position, after Sandra Day O'Connor. The story also highlights Ginsburg's fight for women's rights and gender equality, her battle to change discriminatory laws, and how, over the years, she established herself as a powerful voice on the Supreme Court. 

Tick, Tick… ​​BOOM! (2021)  b654m

88% on Rotten Tomatoes | Metacritic: 74 | IMDb: 7,5

Where to watch: Netflix

The film continues Jonathan Larson (Andrew Garfield), who is about to turn 30, has to deal with the pressures of his career, love and personal relationships, while trying to create a masterpiece that can define his professional life before time runs out. With the dream of writing a successful musical, the young man finds himself confronted by financial difficulties, insecurities and lack of recognition. At the same time, he counts on the of his girlfriend, Susan (Alexandra Shipp), and his best friend, Michael (Robin of Jesus). The film is a tribute to the life and legacy of Larson, who ed away unexpectedly shortly before the premiere of Kayak and SUP rental, leaving a timeless impact on the world of theater.

Titanic (1997) 1n644l

Original title: Titanic

Rotten Tomatoes: 88% | Metacritic: 75 | IMDB: 7.9

Where to watch: Disney +

The plot of the film is a fictional story based on the real events of the sinking of the RMS Titanic. It tells the story of Jacks (Leonardo DiCaprio) to Rose (Kate Winslet), a young couple from a distinguished social class who meet and fall in love during a trip on the Titanic, a luxury ocean liner considered unsinkable. They just didn't count on the shock with a iceberg could bring about the end of this beautiful story.

Dog Day Afternoon (1975)  4ok5k

Original title: Dog Day Afternoon

96% on Rotten Tomatoes | Metacritic: 86 | IMDb: 8,0

Where to watch: AppleTV + e Youtube

When the inexperienced criminal Sonny Wortzik (Al Pacino) leads a bank robbery in Brooklyn, things quickly go wrong and a bizarre hostage situation automatically develops. Sonny and his accomplice, Natural Salt (John Cazale), desperately try to stay in control, but the media goes wild and the FBI arrives, increasing the tension even more. Gradually, the true motives for the robbery are revealed.

A Beautiful Mind (2002)  1p2y

Original title: A Beautiful Mind

74% on Rotten Tomatoes | Metacritic: 72 | IMDb: 8,2 

Where to watch: Play Market e Prime Video

This film based on real events portrays the life of John Forbes Nash (played by Russell Crowe) on the screens), a brilliant mathematician who, at age 21, is recognized as a prodigy in his work with game theory, differential geometry, and partial differential equations.

After marrying Alicia (Jennifer Connelly), a woman who s him unconditionally, Nash He begins to show signs of schizophrenia, which leads him to struggle with hallucinations and a distorted reality. His condition puts his career and personal life at risk, but over time, the young man manages to control the disease and, despite the difficulties, continues his academic work. After years of struggle, he received the Nobel Prize in Economics in 1994 for his contributions to mathematics. 

One Night in Miami… (2020)  1y5b5r

Original title: One Night in Miami ...

98% on Rotten Tomatoes | Metacritic: 83 | IMDb: 7,1

Where to watch: Prime Video

One Night in Miami ... a fictional story inspired by a real meeting. On the celebratory night, four iconic figures from the civil rights struggle gather in the hotel room of Clay: the self Cassius Clay (Eli Goree), the activist Malcolm X (Kingsley Ben-Adir), the singer Sam Cooke (Leslie Odom Jr.) and the football player Jim Brown (Aldis Hodge). During this evening, the four discuss their responsibilities and the impact their actions can have on the fight for freedom and equality for African Americans, as well as reflect on their own identities and roles in the cultural revolution of the 1960s. 

Zodiac (2007)  725x3y

Original title: Zodiac

90% on Rotten Tomatoes | Metacritic: 79 | IMDb: 7,7

Where to watch: Max, Apple TV + e Youtube

One of the best films based on true events is inspired by the events that occurred between the 1960s and 1970s, when a serial killer identified as "Zodiac" terrorized the San Francisco Bay Area. The film follows the relentless investigation of several characters, including the cartoonist Robert Graysmith (Jake Gyllenhaal), the journalist Paul Avery (Robert Downey Jr.) and the detectives Dave Toschi (Mark Ruffalo) e Bill Armstrong (Anthony Edwards), who tirelessly seek to discover the identity of the killer.

As time went on, the serial killer sent coded messages, letters and threatening phone calls to the media and authorities, challenging police as investigators tried to piece together this unsolved mystery. The case remains unsolved to this day, making it one of the greatest unsolved mysteries in American history.

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Text proofread by: Thiago Almeida in 28 / 03 / 2025.

Sources: Vogue, Cosmopolitan e Time-out

See also:

Best series based on real events

Best true crime movies, series and documentaries