These are the top 10 things 2019's A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood, directed by Marielle Heller and starring Tom Hanks and Matthew Rhys, got factually right. Can a person really be this kind and genuine? For this list, we’re taking a look at the details in this biographical drama that remained true to the lives of both Fred Rogers and Tom Junod, the journalist who wrote the Esquire article it is based on, “Can You Say...Hero?” There is a spoiler alert of sorts in effect here. A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood got a lot factually right, like Mr. Rogers' photography, his swimming hobby, and his vegetarianism, and more! Join MsMojo as we break down what A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood got factually right.

These are the top 10 things 2019's A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood, directed by Marielle Heller and starring Tom Hanks and Matthew Rhys, got factually right. Can a person really be this kind and genuine? For this list, we’re taking a look at the details in this biographical drama that remained true to the lives of both Fred Rogers and Tom Junod, the journalist who wrote the Esquire article it is based on, “Can You Say...Hero?” There is a spoiler alert of sorts in effect here. A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood got a lot factually right, like Mr. Rogers' photography, his swimming hobby, and his vegetarianism, and more! Join WatchMojo as we break down what A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood got factually right.

This is why we have trust issues. From The Wicker Man, to The Blair Witch Project, to The Texas Chain Saw Massacre, these movies straight up pretended to be based on actual events. WatchMojo ranks the top movies that lied about being based on a true story.

These survivors defied the odds. Welcome to WatchMojo, and today we’re looking at the harrowing true story behind the Netflix movie “Society of the Snow”.

This is the shocking true story of "The Vow." For this video, we will be comparing the romantic film to the autobiographical book it's based on, which means we’re going to spoil parts of both.

These movies were inspired by actual events that weren’t as widely known or advertised. For this list, we’ll be looking at any film that people didn’t realize was based on reality.

These films held nothing back. For this list, we’ll be looking at various movies that showed the craziest and most unbelievable part of the true story it is based on.

Welcome to WatchMojo, and today we’re counting down our picks for the Top 10 TV Shows That Are Based On True Stories. For this list, we’ll be looking at television series inspired by real events. We will include miniseries, but will be excluding documentaries and reality TV.

We may be surprised to learn that these teen movies were based on real events. For this list, we’ll be looking at the most memorable films inspired - whether loosely or not -by true stories about real life adolescents.

The fact that these romance movies are based on true stories only makes them better.

Hollywood made something up? What else is new? For this list, we’ll be looking at various movies purportedly based on true stories that skewed and warped the facts.

"Under the Bridge" is based on a tragic true story. Welcome to MsMojo, and today we’re discussing the true story of Reena Virk’s murder.

It's time to exorcism the truth from "The Exorcist". Welcome to WatchMojo, and today we’ll be looking at interesting facts about the true story that were altered for “The Exorcist’s” concept, setting, and plot.

These films made us cry happy tears! For this list, we’ll be looking at memorable films portraying real-life events that are either moving, encouraging, insightful, motivational, or all of the above.

"American Horror Story" is pretty wild, but it was inspired by some true crimes. For this list, we’ll be looking at the real-life events that reportedly influenced the first 10 seasons of Ryan Murphy and Brad Falchuk’s hit series.