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A true story film I can watch tonight

91 replies

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?

OP posts:
1000umbrellas · 20/09/2021 20:37

I found Escape from Pretoria really gripping. Wasn't planning to watch it (not into prison dramas) but dp put it on and it's a real nail-biter.

DoncasterHombre · 20/09/2021 20:39

Paddington.

It's a film a bout immigration and the kindness of strangers.

It's very moving . . . . and based on a true story, so I'm told.

Iflyaway · 20/09/2021 20:39

Hidden Figures

Amazing film Saw it when it came out in the cinema.

3 brilliant black women working on the space programme, never known about or honoured till this film was made.

Hullbilly · 20/09/2021 20:40

The Imposter is fascinating. I think it's free on Prime maybe?

www.imdb.com/title/tt1966604/

Frazzledd · 20/09/2021 20:40

@1000umbrellas

I found Escape from Pretoria really gripping. Wasn't planning to watch it (not into prison dramas) but dp put it on and it's a real nail-biter.
Oooo, I forgot about that one, is it on Prime?
Frazzledd · 20/09/2021 20:42

@DoncasterHombre

Paddington.

It's a film a bout immigration and the kindness of strangers.

It's very moving . . . . and based on a true story, so I'm told.

Paddington 2, much better, Hugh Grant plays himself so a biopic of sorts....
KittenKong · 20/09/2021 20:43

Three Identical Strangers - it’s a documentary though.

TeachesOfPeaches · 20/09/2021 20:43

Wolf of Wall Street i

AdaColeman · 20/09/2021 20:44

Another vote for Lion!

Nettleskeins · 20/09/2021 20:45

Bridge of Spies

Nettleskeins · 20/09/2021 20:45

Big Short is amazing but needs concentration

JacquelineCarlyle · 20/09/2021 20:46

Unbroken is fantastic - based on a true story from WW2.

The Eddie the Eagle movie is a fun lighthearted one.

Nettleskeins · 20/09/2021 20:46

Changeling with Angelina Jolie

RNBrie · 20/09/2021 20:47

Deepwater Horizon is worth watching. As is Dark Waters. Both on Netflix or maybe Prime.

ThisIsNotAMill · 20/09/2021 20:48

I watched The Upside with Kevin Hart recently and would definitely recommend. Based on a true story.

nevertoooldforindie · 20/09/2021 20:50

If it’s still on There. The Climb. It’s got subtitles but it’s so good you don’t even notice

Danikm151 · 20/09/2021 21:06

Girl,Interrupted.
Angela’s Ashes

SugarKaneKowalczyk · 20/09/2021 21:07

Spotlight is fantastic. It used to be on Netflix but may now be on Prime?

TheOpen · 20/09/2021 21:09

Stillwater - this has stayed with me since I watched it at the weekend

waybill · 20/09/2021 21:11

The Dish. About the people of a small town in Australia who played an unexpected and surprisingly big part in the moon landings.

ISpyCobraKai · 20/09/2021 21:16

Everest.
It's fantastic, I've watched it so many times.

bigbaggyeyes · 20/09/2021 21:17

Oh I watched 'the dig' a few months ago, a brilliant feel good film

Handsoffstrikesagain · 20/09/2021 21:23

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AngryPrincess · 20/09/2021 21:38

The Keeper on bbc.

Orpheline · 20/09/2021 21:47

Untouchable, on Prime. Best film ever. Laugh and cry. French, but don't be put off for one minute by having sub-titles. You don't really need them. A great love affair