Top 10 Inspiring Movies Based on a True Story

These films made us cry happy tears! For this list, we’ll be looking at memorable films portraying real-life events that are either moving, encouraging, insightful, motivational, or all of the above. Our countdown includes "Rudy", "Remember the Titans", "Soul Surfer" and more! Which movie has left a lasting impression on you? Let us know in the comments!

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[DanGamingFan]

I saw _Soul Surfer_ back middle school and it still touches me to this day. I've never forgotten what taught me about the power of determination and support from loved ones in the face of seemingly impossible odds.

[chelseacanales]

Remember the Titans
Erin Brockovich
42
Coach Carter
Freedom Writers
The Pursuit of Happiness
Those movies are so good; gives me goosebumps every time I see them. They don’t make certain movies like on this list.

[LoveHandle]

“Just remember kid, heroes get remembered. But legends never die. Follow your heart and you’ll never go wrong.” -Babe Ruth (The Sandlot).

[mr.decencykeepinitreal]

‘42’ was indeed a good movie about the famous baseball player Jackie Robinson played by Chadwick Boseman, he literally did a very good job, may he rest in peace…

[erinlizzie]

I cried myself to sleep the night I watch Schindler's list and then when I woke up the next morning, I cried again. You will literally neve be the same after that movie.

[Brook]

For me it's 42 because Chadwick Boseman captured the spirit of Jackie Robinson beautifully.

[emburnham]

Hidden Figures should have had a place on this list. One of my all time favourite movies!

[mr.decencykeepinitreal]

‘The Pursuit of Happiness’ was also pretty good.
Will Smith did a great job as both co-producer and actor (who became Oscar-nominated in 2007).

[jacobreamer]

Hacksaw Ridge is easily the most inspiring war movie of all time and the fact that they left more stuff out bc no one would believe it is insane. Definitely deserves a mention on this list I’m kind of disappointed…

[KnightOMoon]

I really love the Christian movies based off real accounts. Wether you believe they actually happened or not, they do make for a thought provoking topic of how far can someone's belief in faith go.
Heaven is For Real, Miracles From Heaven, and The Cabin all made me cry like a baby and I love them.

[DaddyOfTheSugarVariety]

Stories based on true stories are the best!

[Rose-Rae]

Rudy, Erin Brockovich, Soul Surfer and Schindler's list (can't watch it anymore because I cry throughout the whole movie).

[kellycarter]

Schindler's list was one of the most disturbing movies I have ever watched. You knew while watching it that as horrifying as some of the scenes were, it was not even close to the reality that actually happened. In my mind this movie should be a must watch for everyone.

[atran]

Fun fact about the movie, 42: 
Kelley Jakle, who played the nanny, is the great-granddaughter of Major League Baseball executive Branch Rickey, who was portrayed by Harrison Ford.

[evelinaivanova]

For anyone looking for an inspiring movie based on a true story "Front of the Class" is one of the most inspirational movies I have ever watched! Recommend it 100%.

[elizabethboulter]

These are good ones, but I would have included Hidden Figures, Apollo 13, Seabiscuit, and Memphis Belle.

[bryankirchmeier-fwug]

I saw "Remember the Titans" at school, and it really spoke to me. I had no idea it was based on a true story until I was told it was.

[Silvercrypto-xkzy]

the blind side, hacksaw ridge, american sniper, 13 hours, captain philips and others should also be on this list

[elisabethW-ur]

Hacksaw Ridge directed by Mel Gibson should have been on this list 😌

[BG-bedi]

The most inspiring movies for me are: "Soul surfer", "The Theory of everything" and "Pursuit of happiness".