Some of the best movies ever are based on true events, from the stirring heroism shown in Schindler's List to the gripping rise-and-fall story in Goodfellas.
Some of the best movies ever made are based on true stories. These films have brought to life some of the most extraordinary moments in history, making excellent use of real-life inspiration to craft compelling narratives spanning a variety of genres. When considering their impact, authenticity, and artistic merit, which movies based on real events come out on top?
9. Zodiac Everyone knows how the hunt for the Zodiac killer ends, and yet, director David Fincher is able to make that journey toward a frustrating cold case file an engrossing one. Zodiac chronicles the real-life investigation into the infamous serial killer who terrorized the San Francisco Bay Area in the late 1960s and early 1970s.
7. Spartacus One of the best epic movies of all time and among Stanley Kubrick’s most important works is Spartacus, a historical drama based on the true story of a Thracian gladiator who leads a slave revolt against the Roman Republic in the 1st century BC. Kirk Douglas stars as the titular character who is born into slavery but, after being trained as a gladiator and forced to fight for entertainment, rises to become a legendary figure who eventually leads a rebellion against the empire.
5. The Wolf of Wall Street The Wolf of Wall Street is a darkly comedic biographical crime film based on the true story of Jordan Belfort, a stockbroker who rose to prominence on Wall Street in the 1990s before being convicted of securities fraud and money laundering. Directed by Martin Scorsese, the movie follows Belfort as he quits his entry-level job to create his brokerage firm, Stratton Oakmont.
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