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Best 1 Zodiac (David Fincher)
Zodiac (David Fincher)

Zodiac (2007) is a meticulously researched and intensely gripping procedural drama based on the true story of the Zodiac Killer. Finchers attention to detail is remarkable, recreating the 1960s and 70...

10.0 Brilliant
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2 Chernobyl
Chernobyl

Chernobyl meticulously recreates the events surrounding the 1986 Chernobyl disaster and its aftermath. The series follows scientists and officials as they grapple with the unfolding crisis and attempt...

9.8 Brilliant
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3 Apollo 13 (1995)
Apollo 13 (1995)

Apollo 13 chronicles the harrowing 1970 mission to the moon that faced a near-fatal crisis after an oxygen tank explosion. The film accurately depicts the technical challenges and the ingenuity of NAS...

9.4 Excellent
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4 Society of the Snow
Society of the Snow

Society of the Snow recounts the harrowing true story of the 1972 Uruguayan Air Force Flight 571 crash in the Andes mountains. This survival drama focuses on the resilience, faith, and extreme measure...

9.2 Excellent
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5 Deepwater Horizon (2016)
Deepwater Horizon (2016)

Deepwater Horizon is a harrowing and realistic depiction of the 2010 Deepwater Horizon oil spill disaster. The film meticulously recreates the events leading up to the explosion and the subsequent str...

9.1 Excellent
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6 The Perfect Storm (2000)
The Perfect Storm (2000)

Based on the true story of the Andrea Gail, The Perfect Storm depicts a fishing boat caught in an unprecedented convergence of weather systems. The film excels in its depiction of the raw power of nat...

9.1 Excellent
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7 Argo
Argo

Argo recounts the incredible true story of a CIA operative who leads a daring mission to rescue six Americans trapped in Tehran during the 1979 hostage crisis by posing as a film crew. The film master...

9.1 Excellent
8 Five Days at Memorial
Five Days at Memorial

Five Days at Memorial is a harrowing, fact-based miniseries that depicts the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina at a New Orleans hospital. It focuses on the agonizing decisions doctors and nurses had to m...

9.0 Excellent
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9 Alive
Alive

Alive is a tense, modern survival thriller that focuses on a young man trapped in his apartment during a sudden zombie outbreak. With no internet or phone service, he must find a way to survive while...

9.0 Excellent
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10 The Impossible (2012)
The Impossible (2012)

The Impossible is a deeply moving and harrowing film based on the true story of a family caught in the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami. The film realistically portrays the devastation and chaos of the disas...

8.9 Very Good
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11 When They See Us
When They See Us

When They See Us chronicles the Central Park Five case, where five teenagers of color were wrongly convicted of a crime they didn't commit. The series powerfully depicts the devastating impact of syst...

8.9 Very Good
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12 King Richard
King Richard

King Richard tells the inspiring story of Richard Williams, the father and coach of tennis prodigies Venus and Serena Williams. The film highlights his unconventional and unwavering belief in his daug...

8.8 Very Good
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13 Dark Waters
Dark Waters

Dark Waters is a documentary that investigates the legal battle against DuPont over its contamination of drinking water with PFOA, a toxic chemical. The film exposes the company's deliberate concealme...

8.8 Very Good
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14 Just Mercy
Just Mercy

'Just Mercy' tells the true story of Bryan Stevenson, a young lawyer who dedicates his career to defending wrongly convicted individuals on death row. The film powerfully portrays the systemic racism...

8.7 Very Good
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15 A Civil Action
A Civil Action

Based on the non-fiction book, this film follows a personal injury lawyer who risks his firms future to take on a massive corporation in an environmental lawsuit. It is a rare look at the financial an...

8.6 Very Good
16 Adrift
Adrift

Adrift (2018) is based on the true story of a couple who are caught in a devastating hurricane while sailing across the Pacific. The film vividly portrays the intensity of the storm and the couples de...

8.4 Very Good
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17 The Insider
The Insider

Michael Manns film about a tobacco industry whistleblower is a gripping, high-stakes drama. Al Pacino and Russell Crowe deliver incredible performances as the journalist and the whistleblower fighting...

8.3 Very Good
18 The People v. O.J. Simpson
The People v. O.J. Simpson

The People v. O.J. Simpson is a gripping, highly entertaining dramatization of the 'Trial of the Century.' It explores the trial from the perspective of both the prosecution and the defense, highlight...

8.3 Very Good
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19 The Dropout
The Dropout

The Dropout chronicles the rise and fall of Elizabeth Holmes and her company, Theranos. It is a fascinating, often infuriating look at the culture of Silicon Valley and the dangers of 'fake it till yo...

8.3 Very Good
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20 Lorenzo's Oil
Lorenzo's Oil

Lorenzo's Oil (1992) is a biographical drama about a couple who tirelessly research and develop an unconventional treatment for their sons rare genetic disorder. While featuring Australian actors and...

8.2 Very Good
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21 Dog Day Afternoon
Dog Day Afternoon

Sidney Lumets 'Dog Day Afternoon' is a raw, intense drama based on a real-life bank robbery in Brooklyn. Al Pacino gives an iconic performance as Sonny, a man who attempts to rob a bank to pay for his...

8.2 Very Good
22 The Perfect Game
The Perfect Game

The Perfect Game tells the inspiring true story of the 1957 Little League World Series, when a team from Matamoros, Mexico, defied expectations and captivated the world. The documentary highlights the...

8.1 Very Good
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23 Come From Away: Original Broadway Recording
Come From Away: Original Broadway Recording

Come From Aways soundtrack tells the inspiring true story of the people of Newfoundland who welcomed stranded airline passengers after the 9/11 attacks. The music, composed by Irene Sankoff and David...

8.0 Very Good
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24 Wu-Tang: An American Saga
Wu-Tang: An American Saga

Wu-Tang: An American Saga is a biographical drama series that chronicles the rise of the Wu-Tang Clan in Staten Island, New York. The show explores the groups struggles, triumphs, and the complex rela...

8.0 Very Good
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25 Maid
Maid

Maid is based on Stephanie Lands memoir, 'Maid: Hard Work, Low Pay, and a Mother's Will to Survive'. The series follows a young mother who escapes an abusive relationship and struggles to make ends me...

8.0 Very Good
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26 The Blind Side
The Blind Side

Based on the true story of Michael Oher, 'The Blind Side' chronicles his journey from a homeless teenager to a first-round NFL draft pick. The film powerfully portrays the transformative impact of a c...

8.0 Very Good
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27 The Bank Job (2005)
The Bank Job (2005)

The Bank Job is a 2005 crime thriller directed by Johnnie To. The film follows a group of thieves who plan to rob a bank in London. It is known for its detailed planning, suspenseful pacing, and reali...

7.9 Good
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28 Donnie Brasco (1997)
Donnie Brasco (1997)

Based on the true story of FBI agent Joseph D. Pistone, Donnie Brasco chronicles his infiltration of the Bonanno crime family. Al Pacino and Johnny Depp deliver compelling performances as Pistone and...

7.8 Good
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29 Balibo
Balibo

Balibo (2009) is a historical drama that recounts the events surrounding the Balibo Five, a group of Australian journalists murdered in East Timor in 1975. The film explores the political tensions and...

7.8 Good
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30 The Chamber
The Chamber

The Chamber is based on the true story of Andy Kaufman, a man wrongly convicted of murder and sentenced to death. The film follows his legal battle to prove his innocence, with the help of a dedicated...

7.8 Good
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