Top 20 movies like Based on a True Story

Based on a True Story

Delphine is the author of an autobiographical novel that has become a bestseller. Exhausted by the promotional tour, just when she feels out of place, paralyzed by the idea of having to start writing again, she meets Elle, a young, attractive, intelligent, intuitive woman who seems to understand her better than anyone.

D'après une histoire vraie is of 1 hour(s) and 37 minute(s). It is Produced By:  WY Productions, R.P. Productions, France 2 Cinéma, Monolith Films, Belga Productions, Cofinova 13, Cinéventure 2, Canal+, Ciné+, France Télévisions, PISF, Mars Films. It was released on 2017-11-01. It has an average vote of 5.675 on TMDB.

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1. Augustine (Augustine)

Augustine

Set in Belle Époque France, the story follows nineteen-year-old "hysteria" patient Augustine, the star of Professor Charcot's experiments in hypnosis, as she transitions from object of study to object of desire.

It has an average vote of 5.3 on TMDB.

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2. Cardinals

Cardinals

When Valerie returns home from prison years after killing her neighbour in an apparent drunk driving accident, she wants nothing more than to move on - until the deceased's son shows up at her door and it becomes clear that the past is not easily forgotten.

It has an average vote of 5.6 on TMDB.

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3. A Woman's Life (Une vie)

A Woman's Life

Normandy, 1819. Jeanne is a young woman full of childish dreams and innocence when she returns home after finishing her schooling in a convent. She marries a local Viscount, Julien de Lamare, who soon reveals himself to be a miserly and unfaithful man. Little by little Jeanne’s illusions are stripped away.

It has an average vote of 5.6 on TMDB.

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4. Vita Activa: The Spirit of Hannah Arendt

Vita Activa: The Spirit of Hannah Arendt

The life and work of German political philosopher of Jewish descent Hannah Arendt , who caused a stir when she coined a subversive concept, the banality of evil, in her 1963 book on the trial of Nazi war criminal Adolph Eichmann , held in Israel in 1961, which she covered for the New Yorker magazine.

It has an average vote of 7.4 on TMDB.

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5. Khibula (ხიბულა)

Khibula

The screenplay for Khibula was inspired by the real events taking place in Georgia briefly after the country regained its independence in 1991. Zviad Gamsakhurdia, the first president of Georgia, elected by the majority of votes, was driven into exile by coup d'etat. Even though he returned to regain power soon after, political clashes once again forced him to flee into the mountains. Based on the final chapter of the first President's life, the film starts off by following his journey accompanied and pursued by both friend and foe.

It has an average vote of 5.1 on TMDB.

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6. An Act of Murder

An Act of Murder

A man kills his terminally ill wife to prevent her further suffering.

It has an average vote of 6.7 on TMDB.

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7. Our Eternal Summer (L'Été l'éternité)

Our Eternal Summer

To live and to love at the age of 18, immersing yourself in the carefree summer days and nights, losing your best friend suddenly, and realizing that nothing lasts forever. It’s a time of decisive encounters in order to be reborn.

It has an average vote of 5 on TMDB.

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8. 10 Minute Time Machine

10 Minute Time Machine

The discovery of a time machine sets up the possibility of an unforgettable adventure for George and Lori...ten minutes at a time.

It has an average vote of 5.6 on TMDB.

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9. Melvin and Howard

Melvin and Howard

The story of hard-luck Melvin Dummar, who claimed to have received a will naming him an heir to the fortune of Howard Hughes.

It has an average vote of 6.347 on TMDB.

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10. The Taste of the Black Earth (Sól Ziemi Czarnej)

The Taste of the Black Earth

During the 1920 Silesian uprising, seven brothers take part in the struggle with the Germans to keep the region in the Polish hands.

It has an average vote of 6.7 on TMDB.

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11. Ghost Patrol

Ghost Patrol

Gabi and Spence, and Spooky the dog, are the “Ghost Patrol,” their town’s supernatural pest control, but they’ve never seen a real ghost. When they get a call to investigate the old Geist Manor, they are about to find the proof they have been looking for – and a whole lot more.

It has an average vote of 4.3 on TMDB.

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12. Demonlover (Demonlover)

Demonlover

A French corporation goes head-to-head with an American web media company for the rights to a 3-D manga pornography studio, resulting in a power struggle that culminates in violence and espionage.

It has an average vote of 5.6 on TMDB.

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13. Not on My Watch (Pris de court)

Not on My Watch

A single mother gets entangled in a web of lies to protect her sons.

It has an average vote of 5.3 on TMDB.

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14. The Girl Without Hands (La jeune fille sans mains)

The Girl Without Hands

A poor miller gets tricked by the Devil and accidentally sells his daughter for a bit of gold. But Satan can't take her because she's too pure and has wept on her hands. So Satan orders the miller to cut her hands off. It's the beginning of the young girl's journey towards freedom.

It has an average vote of 7.1 on TMDB.

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15. The Barber

The Barber

In the small town of Revelstoke, Alaska, local barber Dexter is surprised to learn that the body of Lucy Waters has been discovered. Having killed this woman, days ago, he hoped her body wouldn't be found until spring. Through the eyes of a serial killer, we discover the chilling layer of a weary town whose only concern is another long, dark winter.

It has an average vote of 5.8 on TMDB.

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16. Lola Versus

Lola Versus

Just three weeks before her wedding, Lola finds herself suddenly without a partner when her longtime fiance, Luke , dumps her. With her 30th birthday looming and being forced to re-enter the New York City dating scene, she feels adrift in a cold world. She leans on her friends for support but, after a series of romantic humiliations, professional blunders and boozy antics, Lola realizes that she alone is in charge of her fate.

It has an average vote of 4.9 on TMDB.

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17. In arte Nino (In arte Nino)

In arte Nino

Biopic about Italian actor Nino Manfredi, focusing on the period between 1939 and 1959, depicting his difficult beginnings, his passion for acting and the encounter with the love of his life, Erminia.

It has an average vote of 7 on TMDB.

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18. Falling for Vermont

Falling for Vermont

Bestselling author Angela Young needs to get away from the media circus surrounding her book, but her boyfriend/manager Brad is too busy making deals to listen. Determined to take a break, Angela pulls a disappearing act and drives off to see the fall foliage.

It has an average vote of 6.439 on TMDB.

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19. I Always Wanted to Be a Gangster (J'ai toujours rêvé d'être un gangster)

I Always Wanted to Be a Gangster

Told in four vignettes, this existential comedy relates the exploits of four aspiring criminals who hope to improve their lot, but find that they might not have what it takes for a life of crime.

It has an average vote of 7.2 on TMDB.

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20. Guilty as Sin

Guilty as Sin

Before a criminal lawyer knows what has happened, she is forced to defend a wife killer she knows is guilty.

It has an average vote of 5.709 on TMDB.

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