Movies and TvShows featuring "based-on-magazine-newspaper-or-article" theme.
A married couple, %s and %s, move into their dream home. However, their happiness is short-lived when they start receiving terrifying letters from a mysterious stalker who identifies themselves as 'The Watcher.' As the couple becomes increasingly unsettled and fearful for their safety, they must uncover the identity of the stalker and put an end to their terrifying reign of terror before it's too late.
Gary Johnson, a professor and a hit man for the police, becomes attracted to a woman who hires him. Breaking protocol, he falls for her and flirts with turning into a criminal.
Modern Love is an anthology series that explores love in all its forms, from romantic to familial to platonic. Each episode tells a different story that is inspired by true events and based on the popular New York Times column of the same name.
Unbelievable is a crime drama TV show that follows the true story of a young woman who is accused of lying about being raped and the two female detectives who uncover the truth. With powerful performances and a thought-provoking storyline, this show explores themes of misogyny, violence against women, and the strength of the human spirit.
At the United States Navy's fighter weapons school, Maverick learns valuable lessons from a civilian instructor while competing to be the best pilot. He faces challenges, including a rivalry with Iceman and the death of his friend Goose. Despite his struggles, Maverick eventually regains his confidence and becomes a hero.
Black Panther Party co-founder Huey P. Newton enlists an unlikely ally—Hollywood producer Bert Schneider—to elude an FBI manhunt and escape to Cuba.
Jerry and Marge Selbee, a long-married couple, win the lottery and decide to use the money to revitalize their small town. Based on a true story, this heartwarming film showcases their journey as they bring hope and prosperity to their community.
John McClane, a detective, is asked by the FBI to bring in a hacker named Matthew Farrell. They discover a cyber-terrorist named Thomas Gabriel is behind a plot to disable the U.S. infrastructure. McClane and Farrell must stop Gabriel before he can cause more chaos and save McClane's daughter, who has been kidnapped.
Hustlers is inspired by the viral New York Magazine article and follows a group of savvy former strip club employees who come together to take revenge on their Wall Street clients. Destiny, a former stripper, joins forces with Ramona, her mentor and friend, to devise a scheme involving stealing credit card numbers from rich men. However, tensions arise as the operation becomes riskier and more dangerous. As the consequences of their actions catch up with them, Destiny is forced to confront her choices and make amends.
Only the Brave is a movie based on the true story of the Granite Mountain Hotshots, a group of elite firefighters who risk their lives to protect communities from devastating wildfires. The film explores their friendships, struggles, and the ultimate test of their courage as they face a tragic firestorm.
César is a successful lawyer based in Marbella, the mafia capital of the world. Handsome, rich, hedonistic, selfish, ambitious, obsessed with social networks... he knows that to maintain his status he has to be the best in court and the man that everyone knows at the wild Marbella parties, where the numerous criminal groups that do business do business. They operate on the Costa del Sol. César is very clear that, in order not to have problems in life, you have to be friends with everyone and never cross certain lines. But when he least expects it, he discovers that he is in the eye of the hurricane and who needs a lawyer to save him is precisely him.
Dark Waters is a biographical drama based on the true story of corporate defense attorney Rob Bilott, who takes on an environmental lawsuit against a chemical company. As he investigates the case, he uncovers a dark secret regarding water pollution and chemical contamination, leading to a long legal battle with a powerful corporation. The movie highlights the importance of environmental protection and the fight against corporate corruption.
A ninety-year-old horticulturist and Korean War veteran turns drug mule for a Mexican cartel. Earl Stone, an elderly man who grows daylilies, becomes a drug mule for a Mexican cartel to make money and support his family. As he continues to transport drugs, he gains the respect of the cartel, while also catching the attention of a determined DEA agent. Earl must navigate the dangerous world of drug trafficking while also repairing his broken relationships with his family. In the end, Earl sacrifices himself for his family and pleads guilty to all charges, leaving his loved ones with a bittersweet sense of closure.
Stockholm is a dark comedy based on the true story of the Stockholm Syndrome. Set in 1973 Stockholm, a criminal takes hostages in a bank vault and forms an unexpected bond with one of the hostages.
Connects the centrality of slavery in history with an unflinching account of brutal racism that endures in so many aspects of American life today.
In the world of underground bike racing in California, Biker Boyz follows the fast-paced and dangerous rivalry between street racer Kid and motorcycle club leader Smoke. When Kid's father is killed in a motorcycle accident, he becomes determined to beat Smoke and prove himself as the fastest biker in town.
Three amateur bank robbers plan to hold up a bank, but things go wrong as everything that could go wrong does, turning the robbery into a strange and chaotic ordeal.
Trial by Fire tells the true story of Cameron Todd Willingham, a man who was convicted of setting a fire that killed his three daughters. Despite overwhelming evidence of his innocence, Willingham found himself on death row and fought to prove his case.
A Private War (2018) follows the true story of renowned war correspondent Marie Colvin as she risks her life to report on the frontlines of conflicts around the world. From her firsthand experiences in war-torn countries like Syria and Iraq to her personal struggles with addiction and relationships, the film explores the sacrifices and trauma faced by journalists who dedicate their lives to documenting the horrors of war.
When a nuclear warhead is stolen by a group of terrorists, a government agent and a nuclear scientist team up to track down the stolen weapon and prevent a catastrophic attack. As they race against time, they uncover a conspiracy that reaches the highest levels of power.