I watched Coach Carter last night and, had it not been "based on a true story", I would have turned it off. It seemed like a remake of Hoosiers, only with inner city kids and an educational slant.

It got me thinking about all the "real life on film" movies in recent history (Radio, Finding Neverland, Monster, etc) and if I would have continued to watch them had they been completely out of someone's imagination.

This brings up the question. What has been your favorite/the best "based on a true story" movie you have seen?

My vote is for Patch Adams.

Right now, I would have to say, "Cinderella Man". But that's just off the top of my head.

Patton

The Great Escape

neverending story.

Remember the Titans, and Great Escape.

The Great Escape

Catch Me If You Can

One night in Paris.

Seriously though, the Great Escape or The Right Stuff

Band of Brothers

Radio
Patch Adams - but i didn't remember it until you mentioned it. I need to watch this movie again sometime soon

SM, you have one-upped me.

Band of Brothers takes the top spot. I can't wait for the Pacific Theatre series to begin...

I'll take BOB if we aren't just talking movies.

Charlie & the Chocolate Factory
or
Donnie Brasco
or
Sleepers

Patton
Band of Brothers
The Right Stuff
Remember the Titans
Apollo 13

Ooh, The Great Escape! Yeah, that's the one. Awesome flick.

Goodfellas without a doubt

Star Wars

Blair Witch Project.

Black Emmanuelle

actually, i think i'll go with being john malcovich.

Several I haven't seen mentioned:

Schindler's List
The Rookie
Brian's Song

Debbie Does Dallas

Rudy

Kramer vs. Predator

Santa Clause

Surf Ninjas.

"Sergeant York" starring Gary Cooper and Walter Brennan.

If you enjoyed "Saving Pvt. Ryan" and "Band of Brothers" you would enjoy this classic movie, released in 1941, about America and Americans during WWI.

Those two excellent recent movies are certainly based on truth, but "Sergeant York" is a totally accurate film depiction of a completely true and verified story.

"Tora, Tora, Tora" and "The Bridge on the River Kwai" are really good too.

Gig 'em, FAST FRED '65.

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