swap_horiz Trumbo Alternatives

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Blonde

Blonde is a psychological drama depicting the life of Marilyn Monroe. The film offers a fictionalized account of the ico...

Drama Psychological Historical Biographical

9.2 Excellent

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The Elephant Man

The Elephant Man is a 1980 drama film depicting the life of Joseph Merrick, a man with severe physical deformities in Vi...

Drama Historical Melancholy Dramatic

8.1 Great

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Selma

Selma depicts the 1965 Selma to Montgomery marches, organized by figures like Martin Luther King Jr., Hosea Williams, an...

Drama March Historical Political

8.0 Great

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The Master

The Master is a 2012 psychological drama centered on Freddie Quell, a WWII veteran, and Lancaster Dodd, the founder of “...

Drama Philosophical Psychological Biographical

7.9 Good

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Moneyball

Moneyball chronicles the Oakland Athletics’ 2002 season under general manager Billy Beane. Utilizing statistical analysi...

Drama Sport Statistical Underdog

7.8 Good

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The Right Stuff

The Right Stuff chronicles the experiences of Navy, Marine, and Air Force pilots during the early years of American spac...

Adventure Classic Drama Historical

7.8 Good

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Judas and the Black Messiah

Judas and the Black Messiah portrays the events surrounding the 1968 betrayal of Fred Hampton, chairman of the Illinois...

Crime Historical Political Thriller

7.8 Good

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Love and Mercy

Love & Mercy recounts the life of Brian Wilson, focusing on his creative endeavors and mental health challenges spanning...

Drama Biographical Musical United States

7.8 Good

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First Man

First Man chronicles the life of Neil Armstrong through the period preceding the 1969 Apollo 11 mission. The film detail...

Drama Emotional Historical Thriller

7.5 Good

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Dark Waters

Dark Waters depicts the legal battle undertaken by Robert Bilott to challenge DuPont’s actions. The film portrays Bilott...

Drama Environmental Historical Biographical

7.4 Good

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Jackie

Jackie is a 2016 historical drama focusing on Jacqueline Kennedy’s experiences following her husband’s assassination in...

Drama Family Historical Melancholy

7.1 Good

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Vice

Vice is a 2018 biographical film depicting the rise of Dick Cheney to become the 46th Vice President of the United State...

Drama Comedy Drama Political Biographical

6.9 Fair

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Bombshell

Bombshell is a 2019 biographical drama focusing on allegations of sexual harassment against Fox News CEO Roger Ailes. Th...

Drama Award Winning True Story Political

6.8 Fair

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Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom

Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom chronicles the life of Nelson Mandela, detailing his journey from childhood through his ac...

Drama Historical Political Biographical

6.7 Fair

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Operation Finale

Operation Finale recounts a 1960 Israeli Mossad mission to apprehend Adolf Eichmann in Argentina. The operation involved...

Drama Espionage Historical Thriller

6.7 Fair

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Wilson

Wilson is a 1944 biographical film depicting the life of U.S. President Woodrow Wilson, directed by Henry King and starr...

Classic Drama Historical Political

6.5 Fair

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The Professor and the Madman

The Professor and the Madman is a 2019 biographical drama film detailing the complex relationship between William Bates,...

Drama Mystery Psychological Historical

6.5 Fair

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Bobby

Bobby is a 2006 drama depicting the events surrounding the shooting of U.S. Senator Robert F. Kennedy at the Ambassador...

Drama Historical Political Thriller

6.3 Fair

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Parkland

Parkland depicts the immediate aftermath of John F. Kennedy’s assassination in Dallas, Texas, following November 22, 196...

Drama True Story Historical Political

6.2 Fair

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Reagan

Reagan is a 2024 biographical drama focusing on the life of former U.S. President Ronald Reagan. The film, based on Paul...

Drama Historical Political Biographical

5.5 Mediocre