Movies and TvShows featuring "based-on-real-people" theme.
At the height of the Oyo Empire, the ferocious Bashorun Ga'a became more powerful than the kings he enthroned, only to be undone by his own blood.
American Crime Story is an anthology series that follows real-life crimes, trials and the aftermath. The first season, The People v. O.J. Simpson, explores the trial of the century and its impact on race relations and the criminal justice system in Los Angeles.
Upstairs, Downstairs is a period drama TV series set in early 20th century London. It portrays the lives of both the wealthy upper-class families living upstairs and their domestic servants working downstairs. The show explores the class differences, social changes, and the intricate relationships between the two groups. Based on a true story, Upstairs, Downstairs provides an insight into British history and the dynamics of the master-servant relationship.
In Oppenheimer, the film explores the life of J. Robert Oppenheimer, an American scientist who played a pivotal role in developing the atomic bomb. The plot follows Oppenheimer's journey from his time as a young doctoral student to his appointment as the director of the Manhattan Project during World War II. The film delves into Oppenheimer's personal and political struggles, his encounters with influential scientists, and the moral dilemma he faced. Oppenheimer's story is told against the backdrop of the historical events and political climate of the time, highlighting the consequences of his groundbreaking work and the initiation of the nuclear arms race.
This is the extraordinary true story of Trudy Ederle, the first woman to successfully swim the English Channel. Through the steadfast support of her older sister and supportive trainers, she overcame adversity and the animosity of a patriarchal society to rise through the ranks of the Olympic swimming team and complete the 21-mile trek from France to England.
Julia (2022) is a TV show inspired by Julia Child's extraordinary life and her show The French Chef, which essentially invented food television. It follows Julia as she embarks on a culinary journey in the 1960s, showcasing her passion for cooking and her unique approach to food. Throughout the series, viewers are taken on a captivating and heartwarming journey, exploring the life of a culinary icon and the impact she had on the world of cooking.
Inspired by true events, this is the story of how Rocco Siffredi escaped a humble life and emerged as the world's greatest porn star.
Traces Japan’s history with the Olympic games and the 1964 Tokyo Olympics for viewers before Tokyo hosts the event again in 2020. The first half tells the story of marathon runner Kanakuri Shiso, who became one of the first Japanese nationals to participate in the Olympics in Stockholm in 1912. The second half features Tabata Masaji, the coach who laid the foundations of Japanese swimming and helped bring the games to Tokyo for the first time in 1964.
The shocking story of how fashion icon Christian Dior and his contemporaries including Coco Chanel, Pierre Balmain, and Cristóbal Balenciaga navigated the horrors of World War Il and launched modern fashion.
In December 1776, Benjamin Franklin is world-famous for his electrical experiments. But his passion and power are put to the test when he embarks on a secret mission to France—with the fate of American independence hanging in the balance.
Based on the true story of Sam Meffire's rise and fall in East Germany, this miniseries follows Sam's desperate search for a place he can call home, as he fights for recognition and justice in the wild years following German reunification.
After two parents report that their 12-year-old daughter Asunta is missing, the investigation soon turns against them.
In 1920s Oklahoma, the Osage Nation stumbles upon oil wealth, but their prosperity is shattered as they are targeted for murder. The FBI steps in to investigate and bring justice to those responsible.
In this captivating period series, the life and career of Mexican singer Vicente Fernández is dramatized like never before.
Zira was united with Amer for 172 very memorable days. Fate separated, Amer left too soon, leaving many sweet memories for Zira.
The extraordinary story of Amy Winehouse’s early rise to fame from her early days in Camden through the making of her groundbreaking album, Back to Black that catapulted Winehouse to global fame. Told through Amy’s eyes and inspired by her deeply personal lyrics, the film explores and embraces the many layers of the iconic artist and the tumultuous love story at the center of one of the most legendary albums of all time.
Fleeing from Medellín to Miami, Griselda Blanco creates one of the most ruthless cartels in history.
Discover similar movies and TV shows to Lawmen: Bass Reeves (2023) about the legendary lawman Bass Reeves, one of the greatest frontier heroes and one of the first Black deputy U.S. marshals west of the Mississippi River.
In 1755, soldier Ludvig Kahlen arrives on the barren Jutland heath to follow the king's call and cultivate the land. However, a cruel landowner, Frederik De Schinkel, claims the heath as his own and seeks revenge when Kahlen helps a runaway serf. Kahlen refuses to back down and risks his life and the bond with his new family on the heath.
Maradona, Blessed Dream is a documentary TV show that tells the story of Diego Maradona, a popular and legendary soccer player. It showcases his journey, training, and life on and off the field, highlighting his achievements, struggles, and the impact he made in the world of football.