Category Archives: Based on a True Story

Waffle Street (2015) Rated NR

Posted on September 11, 2023 by laurarachel4

After being fired from a mortgage fund, Jim decides to work at a 24-hour diner where he learns a new perspective on life. Based on the memoir by James Adams. Starring James Lafferty, Danny Glover, and Julie Gonzalo. This feel-good … Continue reading →

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Brian’s Song (1971) Rated G

Posted on August 31, 2023 by laurarachel4

Based on the true story of the friendship between teammates Brian Piccolo and Gale Sayers, Chicago Bears Receivers. Based on the book, I Am Third by Gale Sayers. Starring James Caan, Billy Dee Williams, and Jack Warden.  This was filmed months … Continue reading →

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Natalee Holloway (2009) Rated PG-13

Posted on August 22, 2023 by laurarachel4

Based on the true crime of Natalee Holloway’s disappearance in Aruba. Starring Tracy Pollan, Grant Show, and Catherine Dent. Lifetime is known to produce movies based on real-life sagas. I do think the way this case was handled was a … Continue reading →

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I Am Potential (2015) Rated TV-PG

Posted on July 3, 2023 by laurarachel4

A true story of a father who helps his blind and wheelchair bound son succeed to his God-given potential. Starring Burgess Jenkins, Jimmy Bellinger, and Marc Graue. This film is based on the true story of Patrick Henry Hughes. It … Continue reading →

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The Stratton Story (1949) Rated NR

Posted on June 10, 2023 by laurarachel4

A major league pitcher loses his leg in a hunting accident but wants to leave the league on his terms. Starring James Stewart, June Allyson,  and Frank Morgan. This film is based on the true story of Monty Stratton, who … Continue reading →

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Jesus Revolution (2023) Rated PG-13

Posted on May 3, 2023 by laurarachel4

 The true story of the Jesus Revolution in the early 1970s that started in a community of hippies in South California. Starring Joel Courtney, Jonathan Roumie, and Kimberly Williams-Paisley.  I thought this might be another cheesy Christian film. The Erwins … Continue reading →

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Corsicana (2022) Rated R

Posted on February 25, 2023 by laurarachel4

Deputy United States Marshal Bass Reeves teams up with his former partner as they track down the Donner gang. Starring Isaiah Washington, Noel Gugliemi, and Lew Temple. Based on the true story of Marshal Bass Reeves’ hunt for the Donner … Continue reading →

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Deepwater Horizon (2016) Rated PG-13

Posted on December 2, 2022 by laurarachel4

A film based on the true story of the explosion on the drilling rig, Deepwater Horizon in April of 2010. Starring Mark Wahlberg, Kurt Russell, and Douglas M. Griffin. This is a brilliant testament to Peter Berg’s direction. We get … Continue reading →

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The Dolly Sisters (1945) Rated NR

Posted on October 23, 2022 by laurarachel4

Two sisters become entertainers in the early 1900s. Based on a true story. Starring Betty Grable, John Payne, and June Haver. This film is the fictional story of the Dolly sisters, who were identical twins that became famous during WWI … Continue reading →

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Florence Foster Jenkins (2016) Rated PG-13

Posted on August 25, 2022 by laurarachel4

An heiress longs to be an opera singer but has a terrible singing voice. Based on a true story. Starring Meryl Streep, Hugh Grant, and Simon Helberg. This film doesn’t really have a cinematic problem. The main issue I have … Continue reading →

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