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A true story film I can watch tonight

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RunningStrong · 20/09/2021 19:30

I have Prime or Netflix.

I'm finding lately that I don't have patience with nonsense films, but I do enjoy something based on a true story.

Recent favourites are Pride, A Call to Spy and the Freddie Mercury one.

Any recommendations?

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CiaoForNiao · 20/09/2021 20:09

Jamie is amazing. I've watched it 3 times already Grin
Obviously it's about drag in a way. But it's more about Jamie's relationships with his parents and friends. Imo anyway.

PermanentTemporary · 20/09/2021 20:09

Not the pursuit of happyness!! Nearly killed me that film. So sad.

PosiePerkinPootleFlump · 20/09/2021 20:09

If you can stretch to more than one night's entertainment, watch Chernobyl. 5 episodes series with each episode around an hour. The best thing I have seen in so long.
I'd also second The Big Short and Apollo 13

ChittyChittyBoomBoom · 20/09/2021 20:10

Everyone’s talking about Jamie is utterly wonderful and is absolutely to be enjoyed 🤩

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RunningStrong · 20/09/2021 20:10

Philomena is very good, though sad.

The Churchill one I really enjoyed. Darkest Hour?

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Kendodd · 20/09/2021 20:10

If you like a documentary try Behind the Curve.

Chosennone · 20/09/2021 20:12

'ETAJ' is a lovely Musical and easy to watch. He clearly states he doesn't want to be a girl, he's a boy who sometimes likes to dress as girl. That's an important message for me as a feminist. Some drag artists are misogynistic and mock women. This doesn't at all IMO.
I would ask recommend 'Hidden figures' and also 'The Book Thief'.

girlsyearapart · 20/09/2021 20:12

Lion

SpeckledyHen · 20/09/2021 20:13

LION . One of the best films I have ever seen . Please watch it .

ISpyCobraKai · 20/09/2021 20:16

The Bang bang Club on Prime is great, and based on a true story, fairly brutal but definitely worth a watch.

Almostascot · 20/09/2021 20:17

On the basis of sex (story of Ruth Bader Ginsburg)

Made in Dagenham (more lighthearted but very good)

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RunningStrong · 20/09/2021 20:18

Yes, I've seen Lion and The Book Thief

I do like a true story and I obviously watch more than I realised!

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bigbaggyeyes · 20/09/2021 20:20

Touching the void

Into the wild

Jungle, staring Daniel Radcliffe

All based on true stories

MiddleClassProblem · 20/09/2021 20:23

Fighting with my family?

MiddleClassProblem · 20/09/2021 20:24

Wild was ok although not blown away by it. That might of been because someone said I would love it before I saw it though.

Mumteedum · 20/09/2021 20:26

Trial of the Chicago seven is utterly brilliant. Loved it. Great cast

userxx · 20/09/2021 20:26

@SpeckledyHen

LION . One of the best films I have ever seen . Please watch it .

So good.

132orbust · 20/09/2021 20:27

Has anyone suggested Fatherhood? We watched it last night and thought it was super.

Etinox · 20/09/2021 20:27

If you can steel yourself The Mauritanian is wonderful.
I saw the documentary Jamie is based on and I’m fiercely “GC anti woman face” and found it charming.

impressivelycunty · 20/09/2021 20:29

WORTH is amazing -also have you seen Rocketman?

iklboo · 20/09/2021 20:29

It's definitely a film to be enjoyed Smile

atracurious · 20/09/2021 20:30

Mrs Wilson is fantastic and about the actress' Ruth Wilson's grandma. She plays her in the series

Although it's not a film, it's a 3 part series I'd really recommend

Frazzledd · 20/09/2021 20:34

The Dig - amazing little gem of a film!

'In the late 1930s, wealthy landowner Edith Pretty hires amateur archaeologist Basil Brown to investigate the mounds on her property in England. He and his team discover a ship from the Dark Ages while digging up a burial ground'

Frazzledd · 20/09/2021 20:34

It's on Netflix, forgot to say!

TSSDNCOP · 20/09/2021 20:37

Apollo 13 on Netflix

Worth on Netflix