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    Chasing Mavericks 2012 POSTER

    Chasing Mavericks

    2012

    English

    7.1

    35

    32%

    70%

    Action

    based on a true story

    based on true story

    Biography

    Drama

    progress

    Sport

    sports

    surfing

    wave

    Curtis Hanson Curtis Hanson Director Gerard Butler Gerard Butler as Frosty Hesson Scott Eastwood Scott Eastwood as Gordy Elisabeth Shue Elisabeth Shue as Kristy Moriarity Taylor Handley Taylor Handley as Sonny
    Surfer Jay Moriarity sets out to ride the Northern California break known as Mavericks.
    The Magdalene Sisters 2002 POSTER

    The Magdalene Sisters

    2002

    English

    7.7

    22

    91%

    89%

    Action

    based on a true story

    based on true story

    Drama

    girls' boarding school

    horror

    nun

    sin

    Peter Mullan Peter Mullan Director Nora-Jane Noone Nora-Jane Noone as Bernadette Eamonn Owens Eamonn Owens as Eamonn Julie Wilson Nimmo Julie Wilson Nimmo as Girl with Baby Anne-Marie Duff Anne-Marie Duff as Margaret
    Three young Irish women struggle to maintain their spirits while they endure dehumanizing abuse as inmates of a Magdalene Sisters Asylum.
    Henry V 1989 POSTER

    Henry V

    1989

    English

    7.5

    30

    98%

    89%

    Action

    based on a true story

    Biography

    Drama

    france

    henry v

    History

    kingdom

    Romance

    shakespeare

    theater play

    War

    Kenneth Branagh Kenneth Branagh Director Kenneth Branagh Kenneth Branagh as King Henry V John Sessions John Sessions as Macmorris Emma Thompson Emma Thompson as Princess Katherine de Valois Christian Bale Christian Bale as Robin the Luggage-Boy
    In the midst of the Hundred Years War, the young King Henry V of England embarks on the conquest of France in 1415.
    The Vow 2012 POSTER

    The Vow

    2012

    English

    6.8

    198

    30%

    63%

    Action

    amnesia

    based on a true story

    based on true story

    coma

    Comedy

    Drama

    memory loss

    romance

    Romance

    Michael Sucsy Michael Sucsy Director Sam Neill Sam Neill as Bill Thornton Scott Speedman Scott Speedman as Jeremy Channing Tatum Channing Tatum as Leo Rachel McAdams Rachel McAdams as Paige
    Happy young married couple Paige and Leo are, well, happy. Then a car accident puts Paige into a life-threatening coma. Upon awakening she has lost the previous five years of memories, including those of her beloved Leo, her wedding, a confusing relationship with her parents, or the ending of her relationship with her ex-fiance. Despite these complications, Leo endeavors to win her heart again and rebuild their marriage.
    The Straight Story 1999 POSTER

    The Straight Story

    1999

    English

    8.0

    64

    95%

    91%

    Action

    based on a true story

    Biography

    Drama

    iowa

    lawnmower

    mississippi river

    sibling relationship

    wisconsin

    David Lynch David Lynch Director Jeremy Kent Jackson Jeremy Kent Jackson as Andy Harry Dean Stanton Harry Dean Stanton as Lyle Sissy Spacek Sissy Spacek as Rose Everett McGill Everett McGill as Tom the John Deere Dealer
    A retired farmer and widower in his 70s, Alvin Straight learns one day that his distant brother Lyle has suffered a stroke and may not recover. Alvin is determined to make things right with Lyle while he still can, but his brother lives in Wisconsin, while Alvin is stuck in Iowa with no car and no driver's license. Then he hits on the idea of making the trip on his old lawnmower, thus beginning a picturesque and at times deeply spiritual odyssey.
    Trial by Fire 2018 POSTER

    Trial by Fire

    2018

    English

    7.1

    18

    63%

    74%

    Action

    based on a true story

    based on true story

    biography

    Biography

    Drama

    falsely accused

    texas

    trial

    Edward Zwick Edward Zwick Director Jeff Perry Jeff Perry as Hurst McKinley Belcher III McKinley Belcher III as Ponchai Jackson Beals Jackson Beals as Ronnie Carlos Gómez Carlos Gómez as Vasquez
    The tragic and controversial story of Cameron Todd Willingham, who was executed in Texas for killing his three children after scientific evidence and expert testimony that bolstered his claims of innocence were suppressed.
    247°F 2011 POSTER

    247°F

    2011

    English

    4.8

    27

    Action

    based on a true story

    beer

    fireworks

    heat

    Horror

    lake

    sauna

    Thriller

    Levan Bakhia Levan Bakhia Director Travis Van Winkle Travis Van Winkle as Ian Scout Taylor-Compton Scout Taylor-Compton as Jenna Michael Copon Michael Copon as Michael Tyler Mane Tyler Mane as Wade
    Four friends travel to a lakeside cabin for a carefree weekend, but the fun turns into a nightmare when 3 of them end up locked in a hot sauna. Every minute counts and every degree matters as they fight for their lives in the heat up to 247°F.
    The Trial of Joan of Arc 1962 POSTER

    The Trial of Joan of Arc

    1962

    French

    7.4

    10

    100%

    62%

    based on a true story

    based on true story

    Biography

    Drama

    historical figure

    History

    pre-code

    religious fanaticism

    warrior woman

    Robert Bresson Robert Bresson Director Michael Williams Michael Williams as Englishman Donald O'Brien Donald O'Brien as English Priest Nicolas Bang Nicolas Bang as Garde Florence Delay Florence Delay as Jeanne d'Arc
    Rouen, Normandy, 1431, during the Hundred Years' War. After being captured by French soldiers from an opposing faction, Joan of Arc, the Maid of Orléans, is unjustly tried by an ecclesiastical court overseen by her English enemies.
    The Flowers of War 2011 POSTER

    The Flowers of War

    2011

    Chinese

    7.5

    120

    41%

    74%

    Action

    atrocity

    based on a true story

    based on novel or book

    based on true story

    brothel

    Drama

    History

    rape

    Romance

    War

    Yimou Zhang Yimou Zhang Director Shawn Dou Shawn Dou as Chinese Soldier Atsuro Watabe Atsuro Watabe as Colonel Hasegawa Christian Bale Christian Bale as John Miller Ni Ni Ni Ni as Yu Mo
    A Westerner finds refuge with a group of women in a church during Japan's rape of Nanking in 1937. Posing as a priest, he attempts to lead the women to safety.
    Speed Kills 2018 POSTER

    Speed Kills

    2018

    English

    4.3

    35

    28%

    Action

    based on a true story

    based on novel or book

    based on true story

    Crime

    Drama

    sports

    Thriller

    Jodi Scurfield Jodi Scurfield Director John Travolta John Travolta as Ben Aronoff Katheryn Winnick Katheryn Winnick as Emily Gowen Jennifer Esposito Jennifer Esposito as Kathy Aronoff James Remar James Remar as Meyer Lansky
    Speedboat racing champion and multimillionaire Ben Aronoff leads a double life that lands him in trouble with the law and drug lords.
    Same Kind of Different as Me 2017 POSTER

    Same Kind of Different as Me

    2017

    English

    6.6

    25

    44%

    84%

    Action

    based on a true story

    based on novel or book

    based on true story

    Biography

    Drama

    friendship

    homeless person

    marriage

    Michael Carney Michael Carney Director Vince Pisani Vince Pisani as Curator Renée Zellweger Renée Zellweger as Debbie Hall Djimon Hounsou Djimon Hounsou as Denver Moore Jon Voight Jon Voight as Earl
    International art dealer Ron Hall must befriend a dangerous homeless man in order to save his struggling marriage to his wife, a woman whose dreams will lead all three of them on the journey of their lives.
    The Keeper 2018 POSTER

    The Keeper

    2018

    German

    7.3

    46

    Action

    based on a true story

    based on true story

    biography

    Biography

    broken neck

    Drama

    manchester city

    Romance

    Sport

    sports

    War

    Marcus H. Rosenmüller Marcus H. Rosenmüller Director Chloe Harris Chloe Harris as Betsy Michael Socha Michael Socha as Bill Twist Barbara Young Barbara Young as Grandma Sarah Julian Sands Julian Sands as Tilson
    The story of a man whose love for football, for England and for the love of his life, Margaret, saw him rise from Nazi 'villain' to British hero. Bert Trautmann, the German goalkeeper won over even his harshest opponents by winning the FA Cup Final for Manchester City in 1956 - playing on with a broken neck to secure victory.
    The Blind Side 2009 POSTER

    The Blind Side

    2009

    English

    7.6

    171

    66%

    85%

    Action

    adoption

    american football

    based on a true story

    Biography

    Drama

    education

    private school

    Sport

    sports

    John Lee Hancock John Lee Hancock Director Lily Collins Lily Collins as Collins Tuohy Adriane Lenox Adriane Lenox as Denise Oher Sandra Bullock Sandra Bullock as Leigh Anne Tuohy Catherine Dyer Catherine Dyer as Mrs. Smith
    The story of Michael Oher, a homeless and traumatized boy who became an All American football player and first round NFL draft pick with the help of a caring woman and her family.
    Mr. Jones 2019 POSTER

    Mr. Jones

    2019

    English

    6.9

    30

    86%

    77%

    1930s

    Action

    based on a true story

    based on true story

    Biography

    Drama

    genocide

    grave

    holodomor

    Thriller

    Agnieszka Holland Agnieszka Holland Director Vanessa Kirby Vanessa Kirby as Ada Brooks James Norton James Norton as Gareth Jones Martin Bishop Martin Bishop as Sir Ernest Bennet Matthew Marsh Matthew Marsh as William Randolph Hearst
    In 1933, Welsh journalist Gareth Jones travels to Ukraine, where he experiences the horrors of a famine. Everywhere he goes he meets henchmen of the Soviet secret service who are determined to prevent news about the catastrophe from getting out. Stalin’s forced collectivisation of agriculture has resulted in misery and ruin—the policy is tantamount to mass murder.
    Menocchio the Heretic 2018 POSTER

    Menocchio the Heretic

    2018

    Italian

    6.4

    Action

    based on a true story

    based on true story

    Drama

    heresy

    heretic

    History

    inquisition

    Alberto Fasulo Alberto Fasulo Director David Wilson David Wilson as Cancelliere inquisitore Gino Segatti Gino Segatti as Pre' Vorai Roberto Dellai Roberto Dellai as Vescovo Maro Giuseppe Scarfì Giuseppe Scarfì as Vicario Generale
    Italy, late 16th century, the Church, threatened by the Protestants, unleashes the Inquisition. Menocchio, an old, stubborn, self-educated miller oppose the new order. Accused of heresy, he ignores the pleadings and stands trial. The story of a man incapable of betraying his own principles.
    Foxcatcher 2014 POSTER

    Foxcatcher

    2014

    English

    7.0

    55

    88%

    66%

    Action

    based on a true story

    based on true story

    biography

    Biography

    Drama

    History

    Sport

    sports

    Thriller

    usa wrestling

    wrestling

    Bennett Miller Bennett Miller Director Mark Ruffalo Mark Ruffalo as David Schultz Steve Carell Steve Carell as John du Pont Channing Tatum Channing Tatum as Mark Schultz Sienna Miller Sienna Miller as Nancy Schultz
    The greatest Olympic Wrestling Champion brother team joins Team Foxcatcher led by multimillionaire sponsor John E. du Pont as they train for the 1988 games in Seoul - a union that leads to unlikely circumstances.
    First Man 2018 POSTER

    First Man

    2018

    English

    7.3

    360

    87%

    68%

    Action

    based on a true story

    based on novel or book

    Biography

    Drama

    History

    moon

    nasa

    neil armstrong

    sacrifice

    Damien Chazelle Damien Chazelle Director Jason Clarke Jason Clarke as Ed White Pablo Schreiber Pablo Schreiber as Jim Lovell Brian d'Arcy James Brian d'Arcy James as Joe Walker Ryan Gosling Ryan Gosling as Neil Armstrong
    A look at the life of the astronaut, Neil Armstrong, and the legendary space mission that led him to become the first man to walk on the Moon on July 20, 1969.
    The 33 2015 POSTER

    The 33

    2015

    English

    6.9

    87

    49%

    59%

    Action

    based on a true story

    based on true story

    Biography

    chile

    Drama

    History

    mining

    mining accident

    survival

    Patricia Riggen Patricia Riggen Director Anderson Cooper Anderson Cooper as Anderson Cooper Naomi Scott Naomi Scott as Escarlette Cote de Pablo Cote de Pablo as Jessica Antonio Banderas Antonio Banderas as Mario Sepúlveda
    Based on the true story of the collapse of a mine in San Jose, Chile—that left 33 miners isolated underground for 69 days.
    Lap Dance 2014 POSTER

    Lap Dance

    2014

    English

    4.6

    5

    23%

    23%

    Action

    based on a true story

    based on true story

    cancer

    Drama

    exotic dancer

    lap dance

    stripper

    Greg Carter Greg Carter Director Lew Temple Lew Temple as Matt Ewing Ali Cobrin Ali Cobrin as Monica James Remar James Remar as Patrick Moore Obba Babatundé Obba Babatundé as Roscoe
    An aspiring actress makes a pact with her fiancé to take a job as an exotic dancer to care for her cancer stricken father. Once the pact the couple made is broken, their lives are changed forever.
    3096 Tage 2013 POSTER

    3096 Tage

    2013

    German

    6.5

    8

    Action

    based on a true story

    based on true story

    Biography

    child abuse

    Crime

    Drama

    hostage

    kidnapping

    rape

    Sherry Hormann Sherry Hormann Director Ellen Schwiers Ellen Schwiers as Natascha's Grandmother Thure Lindhardt Thure Lindhardt as Wolfgang Priklopil Dearbhla Molloy Dearbhla Molloy as Wolfgang's Mother Amelia Pidgeon Amelia Pidgeon as Young Natascha
    A young Austrian girl is kidnapped and held in captivity for eight years. Based on the real-life case of Natascha Kampusch.
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