Tag Archives: Based on a True Story

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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Anthropoid (2016) Rated R

Posted on June 15, 2022 by laurarachel4

Based on the true story of the Operation Anthropoid mission during World War II and the plan to assassinate SS General Reinhard Heydrich, the third in command in the Third Reich. Starring Jamie Dornan, Cillian Murphy, and Brian Caspe. This … Continue reading →

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Landscapers (2021) Rated TV-MA

Posted on January 5, 2022 by laurarachel4

 A British couple becomes the focus of an investigation of two bodies buried in the back yard of a house in England. Starring Olivia Colman, David Thewlis, and Kate O’Flynn.  This miniseries is based on a true story. There is … Continue reading →

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Inglourious Basterds (2009) Rated R

Posted on January 3, 2022 by laurarachel4

 During World War II, a group of U.S. soldiers plan to assassinate Nazi leaders while a theater owner plans her own revenge against the Nazis. Starring Brad Pitt, Mélanie Laurent, and Christoph Waltz.  The film likes to say it is … Continue reading →

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One Christmas Wish (2015) Rated TV-PG

Posted on September 5, 2020 by laurarachel4

A college student places an ad for a family for Christmas. Based on a true story. Starring Amber Riley, Matreya Fedor, and Priscilla Faia. This film is both heartbreaking as well as heartwarming. Jackie Turner, played by Riley, has had a hard … Continue reading →

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My Christmas Soldier (2006) Rated NR

Posted on September 3, 2020 by laurarachel4

On Christmas Eve 1943, in a small town in Georgia, everyone struggles as World War II takes precedence over the holidays. A train of German POWS, stops for a rest at the train station and their lives are changed. Starring … Continue reading →

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Just Mercy (2019) Rated PG-13

Posted on July 26, 2020 by laurarachel4

A civil rights lawyer takes on a case of a condemned man on death row. Based on the book and true story of Bryan Stevenson. Starring Jamie Foxx, Charlie Pye Jr., and Michael Harding. This film isn’t the best written, … Continue reading →

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The Heart of Christmas (2011) Rated TV-G

Posted on July 4, 2020 by laurarachel4

The Locke family has discovered that their two-year-old has leukemia. While they try to make his last Christmas a good one, a businesswoman meets them and reevaluates her life. Based on a true story. Starring Candace Cameron Bure, Jeanne Neilson, … Continue reading →

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The Two Mr. Kissels (2008) Rated TV-14

Posted on March 10, 2020 by laurarachel4

Two brothers seem to have everything you could ask for, money and riches, wives who love them, great jobs, and grand homes until secrets undo their lives. Based on a true story.  Starring John Stamos, Robin Tunney, and Anson Mount. … Continue reading →

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