True Story Films
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- DirectorSteven SpielbergStarsLiam NeesonRalph FiennesBen KingsleyIn German-occupied Poland during World War II, industrialist Oskar Schindler gradually becomes concerned for his Jewish workforce after witnessing their persecution by the Nazis.About Oskar Schindler who saved Jews from the Holocaust. Set in World War II. Played by Liam Nesson.
- DirectorBrenda ChapmanSteve HicknerSimon WellsStarsVal KilmerRalph FiennesMichelle PfeifferEgyptian Prince Moses learns of his identity as a Hebrew and his destiny to become the chosen deliverer of his people.About Moses who freed his people from Pharoah and the Egyptians. There can be miracles when you believe.
- DirectorTheodore MelfiStarsTaraji P. HensonOctavia SpencerJanelle MonáeThe story of a team of female African-American mathematicians who served a vital role in NASA during the early years of the U.S. space program.About three African American women at NASA, Dorothy Vaughan, Mary Jackson, and Katherine Johnson in the 1960s. Played by Octavia Spencer, Janelle Monae, and Taraji P. Henson.
- DirectorJerrold TarogStarsJohn ArcillaArron VillaflorMon ConfiadoSet during the Philippine-American war, a short-tempered Philippine Revolutionary Army general faces an enemy more formidable than the American army: his own treacherous countrymen.Based on Philippine general Antonio Luna during the American Colonization in the Philippines.
- DirectorMel GibsonStarsAndrew GarfieldSam WorthingtonLuke BraceyWorld War II American Army Medic Desmond T. Doss, serving during the Battle of Okinawa, refuses to kill people and becomes the first man in American history to receive the Medal of Honor without firing a shot.Based on a true story about real life United States Army corporal, Desmond Thomas Doss. Set during the events of World War II. He won Congressional Medal of Honor despite refusing to bear arms during World War II. He rescued 75 men in Okinawa. Played by 1st time nominee Andrew Garfield. And directed by Oscar winning director of Braveheart, Mel Gibson.
- DirectorJohn Lee HancockStarsEmma ThompsonTom HanksAnnie Rose BuckleyAuthor P.L. Travers reflects on her childhood after reluctantly meeting with Walt Disney, who seeks to adapt her Mary Poppins books for the big screen.Based on Walt Disney and Author P.L. Travers, who helped her to make the film Mary Poppins. Set in the 1960s. Both played by Oscar Winners Tom Hanks and Emma Thompson.
- DirectorGarth DavisStarsDev PatelNicole KidmanRooney MaraA five-year-old Indian boy is adopted by an Australian couple after getting lost hundreds of kilometers from home. 25 years later, he sets out to find his lost family.Based on the non fiction adaptation by Luke Davies, A Long Way Home. About the life of Saroo Brierley.
- DirectorBrian GibsonStarsAngela BassettLaurence FishburneRaéVen KellyThe story of singer Tina Turner's rise to stardom and how she gained the courage to break free from her abusive husband, Ike Turner.About Famous Singer Tina Turner and her husband Ike Turner. Both played by Oscar Nominees Angela Bassett and Laurence Fishburne.
- DirectorMartin ScorseseStarsLeonardo DiCaprioCate BlanchettKate BeckinsaleA biopic depicting the early years of legendary director and aviator Howard Hughes' career from the late 1920s to the mid 1940s.Based on Howard Hughes, a successful man who is also a Hollywood director.
- DirectorDanny BoyleStarsMichael FassbenderKate WinsletSeth RogenSteve Jobs takes us behind the scenes of the digital revolution, to paint a portrait of the man at its epicenter. The story unfolds backstage at three iconic product launches, ending in 1998 with the unveiling of the iMac.About the brilliant and complicated co founder of Apple, Steve Jobs. He made a computer that says Hello in 1998.
- DirectorPablo LarraínStarsNatalie PortmanPeter SarsgaardGreta GerwigFollowing the assassination of President John F. Kennedy, First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy fights through grief and trauma to regain her faith, console her children, and define her husband's historic legacy.About former First Lady, Jackie Kennedy. Played by Oscar winner Natalie Portman
- DirectorJames MarshStarsEddie RedmayneFelicity JonesTom PriorStephen Hawking gets unprecedented success in the field of physics despite being diagnosed with motor neuron disease at the age of 21. He defeats awful odds as his first wife Jane aids him loyally.World physicist Stephen Hawking, who got injured in the 1960s and a bad relationship with his wife.
- DirectorArthur PennStarsWarren BeattyFaye DunawayMichael J. PollardBored waitress Bonnie Parker falls in love with an ex-con named Clyde Barrow and together they start a violent crime spree through the country, stealing cars and robbing banks.About real life bank robbers in the 1930s, Bonnie Parker and Clyde Barrow. Played by Oscar winners Warren Beatty and Faye Dunaway
- DirectorRon HowardStarsRussell CroweEd HarrisJennifer ConnellyA mathematical genius, John Nash made an astonishing discovery early in his career and stood on the brink of international acclaim. But the handsome and arrogant Nash soon found himself on a harrowing journey of self-discovery.About brilliant mathematician John Nash, and his wife Alicia Nash.
- DirectorMartin ScorseseStarsLeonardo DiCaprioJonah HillMargot RobbieBased on the true story of Jordan Belfort, from his rise to a wealthy stock-broker living the high life to his fall involving crime, corruption and the federal government.About Wall Street's corrupt businessman, Jordan Belfort. Played by Oscar Winner Leonardo Dicaprio
- DirectorPaul GreengrassStarsTom HanksBarkhad AbdiBarkhad AbdirahmanThe true story of Captain Richard Phillips and the 2009 hijacking by Somali pirates of the U.S.-flagged MV Maersk Alabama, the first American cargo ship to be hijacked in two hundred years.Based on Captain Richard Phillips, who was taken hostage by Somali pirates.
- DirectorTom McCarthyStarsMark RuffaloMichael KeatonRachel McAdamsThe true story of how the Boston Globe uncovered the massive scandal of child molestation and cover-up within the local Catholic Archdiocese, shaking the entire Catholic Church to its core.A journalist group in the 2000s who investigates allegations against John Geoghan, a priest accused of molesting. It won 2 Academy Awards including Best Picture.
- DirectorDavid FincherStarsJesse EisenbergAndrew GarfieldJustin TimberlakeAs Harvard student Mark Zuckerberg creates the social networking site that would become known as Facebook, he is sued by the twins who claimed he stole their idea and by the co-founder who was later squeezed out of the business.About the brilliant creator of Facebook, Mark Zuckerberg, played by Jesse Eisenberg.
- DirectorNora EphronStarsAmy AdamsMeryl StreepChris MessinaJulia Child's story of her start in the cooking profession is intertwined with blogger Julie Powell's 2002 challenge to cook all the recipes in Child's first book.A famous female chef named Julia Child, with Julie Powell, A New Yorker who wants to cook Julia Child's foods. Played by Meryl Streep and Amy Adams.
- DirectorStephen FrearsStarsMeryl StreepHugh GrantSimon HelbergThe story of Florence Foster Jenkins, a New York heiress who dreamed of becoming an opera singer, despite having a terrible singing voice.About an untalented heiress named Florence Foster Jenkins, who's passion is to sing. Played by Oscar winner Meryl Streep.
- DirectorDavid O. RussellStarsJennifer LawrenceRobert De NiroBradley CooperJoy is the story of the title character, who rose to become founder and matriarch of a powerful family business dynasty.About Joy Mangano, A single mother of two children struggling to built a business empire called Miracle Mop. Set in the 1990s
- DirectorClint EastwoodStarsTom HanksAaron EckhartLaura LinneyWhen pilot Chesley "Sully" Sullenberger lands his damaged plane on the Hudson River in order to save the flight's passengers and crew, some consider him a hero while others think he was reckless.Based on true events that happened on January 15 2009, about Captain Chesley "Sully" Sullenberger. Played by Oscar winner Tom Hanks. Directed by Oscar winning director Clint Eastwood.
- DirectorJohn Lee HancockStarsMichael KeatonNick OffermanJohn Carroll LynchThe story of Ray Kroc, a salesman who turned two brothers' innovative fast food eatery, McDonald's, into the biggest restaurant business in the world, with a combination of ambition, persistence, and ruthlessness.About the founder of Mcdonalds, Ray Kroc, played by Michael Keaton.
- DirectorSydney PollackStarsMeryl StreepRobert RedfordKlaus Maria BrandauerIn 20th-century colonial Kenya, a Danish baroness/plantation owner has a passionate love affair with a free-spirited big-game hunter.About the Danish baroness Karen Blixen, narrating her life in Africa with Denys.
- DirectorPhyllida LloydStarsMeryl StreepJim BroadbentRichard E. GrantAn elderly Margaret Thatcher talks to the imagined presence of her recently deceased husband as she struggles to come to terms with his death while scenes from her past life, from girlhood to British prime minister, intervene.The story of former British prime minister Margaret Tatcher.