9 Famous Movies Based on Real Story

When it comes to film, relating to a character is something that viewers really enjoy, and it is generally something that makes the film that much better for the viewer. So, when a viewer can relate to a film, that is based on real life events and stories, it brings them even closer to the cast of characters, as the story is related to real life events that occurred, in the writer’s (producers, developers, etc) life. These are 9 famous movies based on real story, that you may want to check out, for inspiration, for a laugh, or just to watch someone else, who has gone through similar situations you have in life.

1. Into the Wild -

This film follows the life of Christopher McCandless, an Emory graduate, who was a top athlete, and top student, at this top rated university. Upon graduating, he takes the $24,000 he has in savings, and donates it to charity, and hitchhikes to Alaska. Along the way he ends up meeting many characters, which not only give him support, but shape his future life.

2. The Pianist -

The film is based in the Warsaw Ghetto, during WW2. It is based on the life of a Polish – Jewish musician, trying to survive during the destruction of the Warsaw Ghetto. After witnessing persecution of the Polish workforce, at the hands of the Nazis, Oskar Schindler fears what will become of the workforce, and life in the area he lives in. By escaping deportation, and living in the Ghetto, living in a restricted area during this troublesome period.

3. Schindler’s List -

Oskar Schindler, becomes concerned for the life he, and the Jewish workforce will live, during the WW2 period. He saves 1200 Jews during the holocaust, and works with his people to try to escape persecution, defeat by Nazi forces, and a troubling life in the ghetto communities. The story chronicles Schindler’s desire to help nearly 1200 Jews escape Auschwitz concentration camp.

4. Born on the 4th of July -

Based on the story of Ron Kovic, a paralyzed Vietnam vet, the story details how he becomes an anti-war proponent, and fights to teach people pro-rights activist beliefs. This turn is made due to the fact that Kovic feels he was betrayed by the country he fought and served for, upon his return home from war.

5. A Beautiful Mind -

The story is about John Nash, who is the most famous schizophrenic mathematician of all time, and is a Nobel Prize winner, suffering from this condition. Upon accepting a secret job in cryptography, his life and all the events that seem to occur afterwards, seem to take a turn in the wrong direction, and a turn for the worse over time.

6. The Insider -

Jeffrey Wigand, who is a famous and professional research chemist, decides to do a show for “60 Minutes,” about the realities of the big tobacco industry, and exposes the dirty secrets that take place in the industry. After standing up for and detailing what is wrong with the industry, he is attacked by industry and professional colleagues at his level.

7. October Sky -

Homer Hickman, who is a coal miner’s son, became inspired by the launch of the original Sputnik. Although he went against his father’s wishes, he took up a career and studies in rocketry. With a background in writing, having been a Vietnam vet, and a former NASA engineer, the story discusses the path he took, and where he ended up.

8. Goodfellas -

This story details the mob mentality, and focuses on Henry Hill (based on the story of Nicholas Pillegi), and his group of friends, that work their way up the hierarchy rankings in the mob, to become top mob bosses. Struggling with the success of his two friends, Henry has to decide whether he will take them out, to find his way to the top as a mob leader.

9. Catch Me if You Can -

Frank Abagnale Jr., was a con-artist, who prior to his 19th birthday, conned millions of dollars from the US government (over $2.5 million, in 26 countries). Posing as a pilot for Pan American, posing as a doctor, and as a lawyer, he becomes the most wanted fugitive by the FBI. Upon finally being caught, he later works with the FBI, to help prevent fraud and similar check fraud.