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  Top 10 Movies Surprisingly Based On A True Story

  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.

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• Top 10 True Story Movies Based on Very Recent Events

  Not all historical dramas are set in the Middle Ages! For this list, we’ll be looking at movies that have dramatized real-life events that happened in the 21st century.

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• Top 10 Teen Movies Based on True Stories

  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.

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• Top 10 Action Movies Based on Real-Life Events

  Truth is stranger than fiction! For this list, we’ll be looking at exciting, inspiring, and deadly real life events that inspired action movies.

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• Top 10 Movies Based on a True Story That Left Out the Craziest Part

  You'll be shocked when you learn what these movies left out. For this list, we’ll be looking at biopics and films inspired by real-life events that omitted fascinating details we would’ve liked to have seen on the screen.

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• Top 10 Horror Movies That Left Out The Real Horrific Ending

  Sometimes truth is more horrific than fiction. For this list, we’ll be looking at scary movies either based on or inspired by true events that omitted key details that would’ve left the viewer on an even bigger downer.

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• Top 10 Movies Based on True Stories That Left Out The Craziest Part

  You'll be shocked when you learn what these movies left out. For this list, we’ll be looking at biopics and films inspired by real-life events that omitted fascinating details we would’ve liked to have seen on the screen.

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• Top 10 Alien Movies That Were Based on True Events

  If these stories are to be believed, truth really is stranger than fiction. For this list, we’re looking at alien movies that were inspired by strange occurrences that allegedly happened.

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• Top 10 British Movies Based on Real Life Events

  A list of the top 10 best, most successful, most highly acclaimed and most re-watchable British movies based on real life events

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• Top 10 Movies That Lied About Being Based on a True Story

  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.

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• Top 10 Worst Movies Based On Real Life Events

  The line “based on a true story” has never hurt so bad… Welcome to WatchMojo.com, and today we are counting down our picks for the top 10 worst movies based on real life events.

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• Top 20 Worst Video Games Based On Movies

  Video games based on movies often carry a reputation for being underwhelming, and for very good reason. From rushed development to baffling gameplay decisions, these adaptations frequently miss the mark, leaving players with experiences they'd rather forget. Join us as we explore some of the most infamously terrible video games to ever emerge from the silver screen, proving that not every blockbuster translates well to your console or PC.

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• 5 Times "Based on a True Story" Movies Really Happened & 5 Times We Were Lied To

  Some movies are so convincing, you'd swear they're telling true stories—while others take creative liberties or invent it all! Join us as we uncover which beloved films masterfully capture real-life events, and which took fiction to new heights. Our list highlights acclaimed dramas, biopics, and thrillers that range from emotionally raw to completely fabricated. Which films did you believe were true? Share your thoughts in the comments!

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• Top 20 Inspiring Movies Based on a True Story

  Prepare to be moved and motivated! Join us as we explore the most inspiring films based on real-life events. From tales of resilience to stories of triumph against all odds, these movies showcase the incredible power of the human spirit. Get ready for a journey through history's most uplifting moments brought to life on the silver screen.

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• Top 10 Horror Movies Based on Urban Legends

  These horror movies drew inspiration from some seriously creepy tales. Welcome to WatchMojo, and today we’re counting down our picks for the most notable scary movies that were inspired by equally scary folklore.

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