With anticipation building for Disney's upcoming film Young Woman and the Sea -- a film that tells the remarkable story of Gertrude Ederle, the first woman to swim across the English Channel -- it ...

these ripped-from-reality movies will have you in awe ... Here, some of the greatest films of all time based on true stories. This Best Picture-winning film also brought Colin Firth the Best ...

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I've compiled some of my favorite inspirational movies based on a true story. These films will urge you to take that first step toward making your dreams a reality. Plus, what I love about some of ...

Consider yourself warned: You may be surprised by some of the entries on this list. Here are the 25 best horror movies based on true stories.

Flip through the slideshow below for 20 of the most essential television series and movies, all based on true crimes. From Brian De Palma's take on "The Black Dahlia" to Renee Zellweger in "The ...