What are some great Hollywood movies based on a real story?
1. Catch Me if You CanLeonardo DiCaprio and Tom Hanks are major characters in this story based on the life of Frank Abagnale Jr.2. Schindler’s ListA true story of Oskar Schindler during World War II – a man who saw the Jewish Holocaust in Holland and changed from corrupt businessman to a concerned employer.3. American GangsterBased on the true story of drug lord Frank Lucas and the detective who brought him down, both Russell Crowe and Denzel Washington star in this biography drama.4. Beautiful MindRussell Crowe plays John Forbes Nash, Jr. in this story about a real mathematical genius and his struggle to greatness.5. Remember the TitansThis story depicts the life of African-American football coach Herman Boone and his coaching experience at T.C. Williams High School in Washington D.C.6. 127 HoursA film based on the real life experience of canyoneer Aron Ralston who was stuck while climbing and fought to survive.7. Into The WildAfter graduating from Emory University, top student and athlete Christopher McCandless abandons his possessions, gives his entire $24,000 savings account to charity and hitchhikes to Alaska to live in the wilderness. Along the way, Christopher encounters a series of characters that shape his life.8. October SkyThe true story of Homer Hickam, a coal miner's son who was inspired by the first Sputnik launch to take up rocketry against his father's wishes.9. The Social NetworkHarvard student Mark Zuckerberg creates the social networking site that would become known as Facebook, but is later sued by two brothers who claimed he stole their idea, and the co-founder who was later squeezed out of the business.10. The Pursuit of HappinessA struggling salesman takes custody of his son as he's poised to begin a life-changing professional endeavor. It’s perhaps the best movie based on real story that i’ve come across. Must watch!!Thank You.Edit: Thank you for the upvotes. Thank you quora. My first 7k views and 80 upvotes and quora digest. God bless
What is the most realistic narrative film ever made?
Unforgiven (1992)Out of all the wild-west movies I’ve seen, Clint Eastwood’s Unforgiven takes the most realistic approach towards the genre. The movie focuses on the darker aspects of violence in the West and shows us the psychological effects of what killing people can do to someone, unlike other wild-west flicks where the hero goes on shooting up the baddies and we’re supposed to cheer him on.Saving Private Ryan (1998)One of the most obvious choices for its depictions of war and the suffering it brings to soldiers (both psychological and physical).There Will Be Blood (2007)Though it may not be very subtle at some points, it is the truest depiction of unchecked greed that I’ve ever seen in cinema.Before Sunrise (1995)The movie’s plot is minimalistic, with not much happening apart from Ethan Hawke and Julie Delpy walking through Vienna and talking to each other. It’s still engaging to see them sharing their ideas and slowly bonding.