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  1. Feb 1, 2024 · Despite the book’s fiction tag, Wil’s character and story find their origin in the brutal and monumental reality of Antwerp’s Nazi occupation during the 1940s. Author Olyslaegers held a personal connection to the same time period through his grandfather, who was a Nazi collaborator in his youth.

  2. Sep 14, 2024 · From historical dramas like 'Rustin' and 'The King' to quippy action comedies like 'Hit Man' with Glen Powell, here are the 25 best Netflix movies based on true stories.

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  3. Stream Scoop, Shirley, Maestro, and more fascinating films based on real life.

  4. Grant Lancaster. Writer. Wilt is a dark romantic drama examining the thin line between the love of a friend and the love of a soul mate. The film follows the relationship of Miles and Sarah, two best friends from childhood with a six year age difference who grew up across the street from each other. When Sarah gets into Columbia University out ...

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    • 'The Wolf of Wall Street' The Wolf of Wall Street stars Leonardo DiCaprio as Jordan Belfort, a Wall Street stockbroker who is quickly corrupted by a culture of sex, drugs, and greed.
    • 'The Big Short' This 2015 Oscar-nominated flick, which stars Steve Carell and Ryan Gosling, shows how a group of opportunists set out to cash in on the 2008 economic crash by predicting the downfall before it even happened, and betting against the banks that helped create it.
    • 'The Social Network' Biographical drama The Social Network documents the life of Facebook CEO, Mark Zuckerberg. The film begins in the internet entrepreneur's college days, and takes the audience down the bumpy road that led to him becoming one of the most powerful figures in the modern world.
    • 'Dallas Buyers Club' Matthew Mcconaughey and Jared Leto star in Dallas Buyers Club, a film that follows the heartbreaking story of Ron Woodroof, who, after being diagnosed with AIDS in 1986, decides to smuggle medications into the U.S. from abroad.
  5. The 24 best movies based on true stories. From Watergate to criminal strippers, these are the best true stories ever told on film. Tuesday 2 April 2024. Written by Matthew Singer.

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  7. Aug 14, 2024 · Netflix's best movies based on true stories capture pivotal moments in history with compelling realism. The diverse range of true stories told on Netflix, from WWII dramas to inspirational biographies, captivate audiences. These films shed light on overlooked heroes, challenging situations, and impactful historical events with depth and ...