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22 movies based on true stories that are actually worth watching
Mar 14, 2025
The world of Hollywood is full of incredible stories. But movies based on true stories are extra special, and you wouldn't believe some of the blockbusters that have real-life DNA.
Did you know that The Sound of Music was based on a memoir? Or that Charlize Theron, Nicole Kidman and Margot Robbie star in an important #MeToo story, Bombshell? From J-Lo's Hustlers to Dallas Buyers Club, there are so many real-life inspired movies to choose from.
GLAMOUR has pulled together an extensive list of the top 22 movies based on true stories.
Hustlers
The movie may star Jennifer Lopez, Constance Wu, Julia Stiles, Lili Reinhart, Keke Palmer, Lizzo and Cardi B, but the story's roots are just as remarkable as its cast. It was inspired by a viral 2015 New York magazine article all about a group of strippers who scammed their rich clients out of hundreds of thousands of dollars.
The Farewell
Following the story of a family who gather together for a wedding, with a hidden agenda, The Farewell is based on the experiences of writer and director Lulu Wang. Protagonist Billi travels to China to spend time with her terminally ill grandmother Nai Nai, with the entire family keeping her prognosis a secret.
I, Tonya
Starring Margot Robbie and Allison Janney, I, Tonya is loosely based on the extraordinary life of figure skater and boxer Tonya Harding.
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