Category Archives: Based on a True Story

Wild Hearts Can’t Be Broken (1991) Rated G

Posted on August 21, 2024 by laurarachel4

A teenage girl dreams of becoming a horse jumper at the fair. Based on a true story. Starring Gabrielle Anwar, Michael Schoeffling, and Cliff Robertson. This was one of my favorite films as a child. The story revolves around a … Continue reading →

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Only the Brave (2017) Rated PG-13

Posted on July 14, 2024 by laurarachel4

 The Granite Mountain Hotshots are a group of elite firefighters that battle the fires that threaten historic towns. Based on a true story. Starring Josh Brolin, Miles Teller, Jeff Bridges  It’s hard to tell what is true and what is … Continue reading →

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McFarland, USA (2015) Rated PG

Posted on June 16, 2024 by laurarachel4

 After losing his football coaching job, Coach Jim White takes on the new cross country team. Starring Kevin Costner, Ramiro Rodriguez, and Carlos Pratts.  I question the historical accuracy of this film. Disney created it with the formula that seems … Continue reading →

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6 Days (2017) Rated R

Posted on June 12, 2024 by laurarachel4

This film is based on the Iranian Embassy siege of 1980, where there was a standoff between Iranian Arabs and SAS soldiers. Starring Jamie Bell, Mark Strong, and Abbie Cornish. This film provides a wonderful telling of the events that … Continue reading →

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The Case for Christ (2017) Rated PG

Posted on May 27, 2024 by laurarachel4

An investigative journalist and atheist decides to prove that Christ isn’t who he says he is. Based on the book by Lee Strobel. Starring Mike Vogel, Erika Christensen, and Faye Dunaway. Christian films always struggle with giving a good story while … Continue reading →

Posted in 2017, Based on a True Story, Biography, Christian Films, Drama, films, Lists, Movie reviews, movies, Rated PG, reviews | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Cool Runnings (1993) Rated PG

Posted on April 16, 2024 by laurarachel4

 A Jamaican runner wants to go to the Olympics, and when he is disqualified as a sprinter he enlists help to start the first Jamaican bobsled team. Starring Leon, Doug E. Doug, and Rawle D. Lewis. While I highly doubt … Continue reading →

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Zodiac (2007) Rated R

Posted on March 7, 2024 by laurarachel4

 A cartoonist in San Francisco during the 60s and 70s becomes obsessed with finding the serial killer known as Zodiac. Based on the books by Robert Graysmith. Starring  Jake Gyllenhaal, Mark Ruffalo, and Anthony Edwards. This film is one of … Continue reading →

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Tornado and the Kalahari Horse Whisperer (2009) Rated NR

Posted on February 7, 2024 by laurarachel4

A young man struggling with life hires a horse whisperer to help train his troubled horse. Based on a true story.  Starring Danny Keogh, Quentin Krog, and Leán van den Bergh. The film doesn’t have the best script. It’s a … Continue reading →

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Cheaper by the Dozen (1950) Rated NR

Posted on September 28, 2023 by laurarachel4

A husband and wife find humorous methods in dealing with their 12 children. Based on the book by Frank B. Gilbreth. Starring Clifton Webb, Jeanne Crain, and Myrna Loy. This film is based on the true story of the Gilbreth … Continue reading →

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A United Kingdom (2016) Rated PG-13

Posted on September 19, 2023 by laurarachel4

The story of King Seretse Khama of Botswana and his marriage to a British white woman that sent his country into political and diplomatic turmoil. Starring David Oyelowo, Rosamund Pike, and Tom Felton. Khama is the president of a free … Continue reading →

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