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    Desert Flower 2009 POSTER

    Desert Flower

    2009

    English

    7.3

    8

    50%

    72%

    Action

    africa

    based on a true story

    based on novel or book

    Biography

    Drama

    somalia

    supermodel

    wilderness

    Sherry Hormann Sherry Hormann Director Anthony Mackie Anthony Mackie as Harold Jackson Nigel Betts Nigel Betts as Home Office Detective Sally Hawkins Sally Hawkins as Marilyn Timothy Spall Timothy Spall as Terry Donaldson
    The autobiography of a Somalian nomad who was sold in marriage at 13, fled from Africa a while later to become finally an American supermodel and is now at the age of 38, the UN spokeswoman against female genital mutilation.
    Maria's Paradise 2019 POSTER

    Maria's Paradise

    2019

    Finnish

    5.8

    10

    57%

    Action

    based on a true story

    based on play or musical

    based on true story

    cult

    cult figure

    Drama

    Thriller

    Zaida Bergroth Zaida Bergroth Director Jarkko Lahti Jarkko Lahti as Asianajaja Tommi Korpela Tommi Korpela as Eino Vartiovaara Pihla Viitala Pihla Viitala as Maria Åkerblom Elina Knihtilä Elina Knihtilä as Saga
    A teenage orphan girl Salome lives within a sect lead by charismatic and ruthless Maria Åkerblom. During a pivotal summer, Salome is faced with standing up against Maria, the woman who had saved her.
    Buster 1988 POSTER

    Buster

    1988

    English

    5.9

    6

    56%

    56%

    Action

    based on a true story

    based on true story

    Comedy

    Crime

    Drama

    heist

    mexico

    robbery

    Romance

    scotland yard

    David Green David Green Director Rupert Vansittart Rupert Vansittart as Fairclough Bill Rourke Bill Rourke as Gang Members Martin Jarvis Martin Jarvis as Inspector Mitchell Julie Walters Julie Walters as June
    Buster is a small time crook who pulls a big time job. When he finds that the police will not let the case drop, he goes into hiding and can't contact his wife and child. He arranges to meet them in Mexico where he thinks they can begin again, but finds that he must choose between his family and freedom.
    Deacons for Defense 2003 POSTER

    Deacons for Defense

    2003

    English

    7.0

    5

    90%

    90%

    Action

    based on a true story

    based on true story

    Drama

    human rights

    racism

    racist

    Bill Duke Bill Duke Director Jonathan Potts Jonathan Potts as Garrison Paulino Nunes Paulino Nunes as Lawson Jonathan Silverman Jonathan Silverman as Michael Deane Beau Starr Beau Starr as Neely
    Inspired by a true story, this drama is set in 1965, not long after passage of the Civil Rights Act. Despite the Act, the African-American citizens of Bogalusa are still treated like third-class citizens, their fundamental rights as human beings persistently trampled by the white power structure, in general, and the local branch of the KKK. The story follows the formation of local black men, particularly ex-war veterans who after the struggles become too overbearing organizes the group, "Deacons for defense", an all-black defense group dedicated to patrolling the black section of town and protecting its residents from the more violent aspects of "white backlash."
    The Child Remains 2017 POSTER

    The Child Remains

    2017

    English

    4.5

    7

    14%

    27%

    Action

    based on a true story

    based on true story

    expectant father

    haunting

    Horror

    inn

    Mystery

    pregnant woman

    Thriller

    Michael Melski Michael Melski Director Annick Sheedy-Maclean Annick Sheedy-Maclean as Additional Voices Ben Stone Ben Stone as Additional Voices Kennedy Pace Kennedy Pace as Background performer Allan Hawco Allan Hawco as Liam
    An expectant couple's intimate weekend turns to terror as they discover their secluded country inn is a haunted maternity home where infants and mothers were murdered.
    Sgt. Stubby: An American Hero 2018 POSTER

    Sgt. Stubby: An American Hero

    2018

    English

    53

    89%

    92%

    Action

    Adventure

    Animation

    baseball

    based on a true story

    chase

    Family

    History

    paris, france

    rescue

    War

    world war i

    Richard Lanni Richard Lanni Director Adam James Adam James as Additional Voices Gérard Depardieu Gérard Depardieu as Gaston Baptiste Helena Bonham Carter Helena Bonham Carter as Margaret Logan Lerman Logan Lerman as Robert Conroy
    The true story of the most decorated dog in American military history -- Sgt. Stubby -- and the enduring bonds he forged with his brothers-in-arms in the trenches of World War I.
    Misbehaviour 2020 POSTER

    Misbehaviour

    2020

    English

    6.4

    21

    87%

    58%

    1970s

    Action

    affectation

    based on a true story

    beauty contest

    Comedy

    commune

    Drama

    History

    london, england

    Philippa Lowthorpe Philippa Lowthorpe Director Lesley Manville Lesley Manville as Dolores Hope Phyllis Logan Phyllis Logan as Evelyn Alexander Emma D'Arcy Emma D'Arcy as Hazel Keira Knightley Keira Knightley as Sally Alexander
    A group of women involved in the Women's Liberation Movement hatched a plan to invade the stage and disrupt the live broadcast at the 1970 Miss World competition in London, resulting in overnight fame for the newly-formed organization. When the show resumed, the results caused an uproar and turned the Western ideal of beauty on its head.
    Murder of Innocence 1993 POSTER

    Murder of Innocence

    1993

    English

    6.6

    4

    25%

    25%

    Action

    based on a true story

    based on true story

    Drama

    Horror

    mental illness

    school shooting

    Thriller

    Tom McLoughlin Tom McLoughlin Director Megan Cavanagh Megan Cavanagh as Bonnie Stevens Joyce Meadows Joyce Meadows as Carol Wade Graham Beckel Graham Beckel as Det. Frank Kendall Valerie Bertinelli Valerie Bertinelli as Laurie Wade
    In this shocking account based on a true story, newlywed Laurie Wade finds her marriage, and eventually the rest of her life, shattered by her deep-rooted psychotic behavior. The young woman soon begins a terrifying descent into insanity and brings danger to all those around her as she goes from brief "short-circuits" to overtly murderous behavior.
    Bad Education 2019 POSTER

    Bad Education

    2019

    English

    7.1

    59

    94%

    83%

    Action

    based on a true story

    based on true story

    Biography

    Comedy

    Crime

    Drama

    embezzlement

    long island

    long island, new york

    school

    Cory Finley Cory Finley Director Hugh Jackman Hugh Jackman as Frank Tassone Rafael Casal Rafael Casal as Kyle Miriam Silverman Miriam Silverman as Lisa Allison Janney Allison Janney as Pam Gluckin
    A superintendent of a school district works for the betterment of the student’s education when an embezzlement scheme is discovered, threatening to destroy everything.
    The Best of Enemies 2019 POSTER

    The Best of Enemies

    2019

    English

    7.3

    36

    51%

    76%

    1970s

    Action

    based on a true story

    based on novel or book

    based on true story

    Biography

    Drama

    History

    ku klux klan

    north carolina

    Robin Bissell Robin Bissell Director Taraji P. Henson Taraji P. Henson as Ann Atwater Sam Rockwell Sam Rockwell as C.P. Ellis Nick Searcy Nick Searcy as Garland Keith Nicholas Logan Nicholas Logan as Wiley Yates
    Centers on the unlikely relationship between Ann Atwater, an outspoken civil rights activist, and C.P. Ellis, a local Ku Klux Klan leader who reluctantly co-chaired a community summit, battling over the desegregation of schools in Durham, North Carolina during the racially-charged summer of 1971. The incredible events that unfolded would change Durham and the lives of Atwater and Ellis forever.
    The Onion Field 1979 POSTER

    The Onion Field

    1979

    English

    6.8

    9

    87%

    64%

    Action

    based on a true story

    based on true story

    capital punishment

    cop-killer

    Crime

    Drama

    in the closet

    police officer killed

    Harold Becker Harold Becker Director Richard Herd Richard Herd as Beat Cop Michael Pataki Michael Pataki as Dist. Atty. Dino Fulgoni Bill Morey Bill Morey as Lawyer #1 William Sanderson William Sanderson as Young Con
    An LA police officer is murdered in the onion fields outside of Bakersfield. However, legal loopholes could keep his kidnappers from receiving justice, and his partner is haunted by overwhelming survivor's guilt.
    Soldier's Girl 2003 POSTER

    Soldier's Girl

    2003

    English

    7.8

    11

    89%

    87%

    Action

    based on a true story

    based on true story

    Biography

    Crime

    Drama

    gay interest

    kentucky

    murder

    Romance

    soldier

    Frank Pierson Frank Pierson Director Lee Pace Lee Pace as Calpernia Addams Dan Petronijevic Dan Petronijevic as Collin Baker Merwin Mondesir Merwin Mondesir as Henry Millens Vince Corazza Vince Corazza as Lester
    This true story, which takes place in Fort Campbell, KY, tells the heart-wrenching story of the life and tragic death of soldier Barry Winchell. His love for Calpernia Addams, a transgender nightclub performer, was misunderstood by his fellow soldiers and eventually led to his murder.
    Monarch 2000 POSTER

    Monarch

    2000

    English

    5.8

    1

    Action

    assassination

    based on a true story

    based on true story

    biography

    Biography

    Drama

    england

    History

    Horror

    monarchy

    Mystery

    Thriller

    John Walsh John Walsh Director Mark Montgomerie Mark Montgomerie as Paul Breen Paul Breen as Guard #1 David Aldous David Aldous as Guard #3 Jean Marsh Jean Marsh as The Queens
    From double BAFTA nominated Writer and Director John Walsh. Monarch is part fact, part fiction and unfolds around one night when the injured ruler arrives at a manor house closed for the season.
    Unlucky Plaza 2014 POSTER

    Unlucky Plaza

    2014

    English

    6.2

    1

    58%

    58%

    Action

    based on a true story

    based on true story

    Comedy

    Crime

    Drama

    filipino

    hostage situation

    immigrant

    restaurant owner

    Ken Kwek Ken Kwek Director Petrina Kow Petrina Kow as English reporter Rui Min Rui Min as Mandarin reporter Tracy Phillips Tracy Phillips as News anchor Nicholas Lim Nicholas Lim as Officer Wong
    The lives of an arrogant young motivational speaker in debt to the Chinese mafia, his lookin’-to-get-out girlfriend, and a single father in dire straits fatefully intertwine in this nail-biting thriller from Singapore that is based, almost unbelievably, on a true story.
    Her Final Fury: Betty Broderick, the Last Chapter 1992 POSTER

    Her Final Fury: Betty Broderick, the Last Chapter

    1992

    English

    6.8

    4

    60%

    60%

    Action

    based on a true story

    based on true story

    Drama

    sequel

    true crime

    Dick Lowry Dick Lowry Director Richard McGonagle Richard McGonagle as Meredith Baxter Meredith Baxter as Betty Broderick Stephen Root Stephen Root as Kevin McDonald Bridget Hoffman Bridget Hoffman as Reporter #1
    The sequel to "A Woman Scorned: The Betty Broderick Story" in which Betty Broderick is on trial for the murder of her ex-husband and his new wife.
    Cromwell 1970 POSTER

    Cromwell

    1970

    English

    7.0

    7

    33%

    70%

    Action

    based on a true story

    based on true story

    biography

    Biography

    Drama

    History

    oliver cromwell

    oxford

    parliament

    War

    Ken Hughes Ken Hughes Director Geoffrey Keen Geoffrey Keen as John Pym Richard Harris Richard Harris as Oliver Cromwell Timothy Dalton Timothy Dalton as Prince Rupert Nigel Stock Nigel Stock as Sir Edward Hyde
    Disgusted with the policies of King Charles I, Oliver Cromwell plans to take his family to the New World. But on the eve of their departure, Cromwell is drawn into the tangled web of religion and politics that will result in the English Civil War.
    Apple Mortgage Cake 2014 POSTER

    Apple Mortgage Cake

    2014

    English

    6.4

    2

    60%

    60%

    Action

    based on a true story

    based on true story

    Drama

    financial problem

    mortgage

    single mother

    Michael Scott Michael Scott Director Kimberly Elise Kimberly Elise as Angela Logan Gabrielle Miller Gabrielle Miller as Gloria Grand Paul De La Rosa Paul De La Rosa as Pastor Stephan James Stephan James as William Logan
    The inspirational true story of a woman who decides to bake 100 apple cakes and sell them at $40 each in order to save her home – and how this idea completely changes her and her family.
    Batla House 2019 POSTER

    Batla House

    2019

    Hindi

    7.2

    21

    38%

    88%

    Action

    action thriller

    based on a true story

    based on true story

    Crime

    Drama

    fight

    History

    shootout

    terrorist

    Thriller

    Nikkhil Advani Nikkhil Advani Director Rajesh Sharma Rajesh Sharma as Advocate Shailesh Arya Nora Fatehi Nora Fatehi as Huma / Victoria Ravi Kishan Ravi Kishan as Inspector K.K. Verma Manish Chaudhary Manish Chaudhary as Police Commissioner
    Following a gunfight with suspects believed to be innocent by the media and public, an honest cop struggles to justify police actions before beginning the hunt for fugitives.
    Battle in Seattle 2007 POSTER

    Battle in Seattle

    2007

    English

    6.6

    11

    57%

    64%

    Action

    based on a true story

    based on true story

    Drama

    History

    protest

    seattle, usa

    seattle, washington

    Thriller

    world trade organisation

    Stuart Townsend Stuart Townsend Director Charlize Theron Charlize Theron as Ella Kelly-Ruth Mercier Kelly-Ruth Mercier as Female Guard Connie Nielsen Connie Nielsen as Jean Bill Clinton Bill Clinton as Self
    Thousands of activists arrive in Seattle, Washington in masses to protest the WTO Ministerial Conference of 1999 (World Trade Organization). Although it began as a peaceful protest with a goal of stopping the WTO talks, it escalated into a full-scale riot and eventually, a State of Emergency that pitted protesters against the Seattle Police Department and the National Guard.
    Auto Focus 2002 POSTER

    Auto Focus

    2002

    English

    6.7

    11

    71%

    61%

    1970s

    Action

    adultery

    based on a true story

    based on novel or book

    Biography

    Crime

    Drama

    infidelity

    pornography

    Paul Schrader Paul Schrader Director Arden Myrin Arden Myrin as Hippie Girl Willem Dafoe Willem Dafoe as John Carpenter Maria Bello Maria Bello as Patricia Olson / Patricia Crane Don McManus Don McManus as Priest
    A successful TV star during the 1960s, former "Hogan's Heroes" actor Bob Crane projects a wholesome family-man image, but this front masks his persona as a sex addict who records and photographs his many encounters with women, often with the help of his seedy friend, John Henry Carpenter. This biographical drama reveals how Crane's double life takes its toll on him and his family, and ultimately contributes to his death.
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