The Siege of Jadotville [2016] ActionSuspenseful and personal, The Siege of Jadotville tells a story of an intentionally forgotten real battle without melodrama, amplified by great acting.
Vault [2019] ThrillerFeaturing appealing visuals and an incredible story, Vault is a mediocre heist movie with a couple of redeeming qualities that make it worth watching.
Last Rampage [2017] ThrillerDeceptively vibrant and almost cheerful, Last Rampage is an intense thriller based on true events following a group of criminals after a prison break.
Into the Wild [2007] DramaBased on the life of Christopher McCandless, Into the Wild is a wanderlust epic firmly rooted in reality with powerful performances and cinematography.
Stuart: A Life Backwards [2007] DramaAs one of the best movies you've never heard of, Stuart: A Life Backwards is a surprisingly vibrant and entertaining masterpiece based on true events.
Silk Road [2021] ThrillerIf you haven't heard of the Silk Road, an illegal online marketplace this easygoing and vibrant movie with great performances is a good place to start.
Le Trou AKA The Hole [1960] ThrillerCompelling and intense, Le Trou is without a shadow of a doubt the best prison escape movie based on a true story and with an engaging atmosphere.
Les Lyonnais [2011] ThrillerBased on the life of French criminal Edmond Vidal, Les Lyonais is an engaging crime thriller driven by Gérard Lanvin's compelling performance.
The Nile Hilton Incident [2017] ThrillerOnce you've watched The Nile Hilton Incident, a neo-noir masterpiece with an exotic setting and dark and gritty atmosphere, you'll be left speechless.
The Outpost [2020] ActionBased on a true story of the Battle of Kamdesh, The Outpost is an intense war movie with a foreboding atmosphere soon exploding into non-stop action.
Escape from Pretoria [2020] ThrillerIncredibly intense and nerve-wracking, Escape From Pretoria is a prison break movie based on true events taking place during Apartheid in South Africa.
The Trial of the Chicago 7 [2020] ThrillerEmotionally both satisfying and infuriating, A Trial of Chicago 7 is an important movie about an important event that will remain relevant for a long time.
Richard Jewell [2019] DramaDirected by Clint Eastwood, Richard Jewell is a gripping character study based on real events with an important story that needs to be heard and understood.
Control [2007] DramaEmotional and personal, Control is a different type of biopic, both telling the story of Ian Curtis, singer of Joy Division, and talking about depression.
Get on Up [2014] DramaWith a stellar performance of Chadwick Boseman as James Brown, Get on Up is a fun biopic with a lot of music and non-linear storytelling worth watching.
