Some of the absolute best movies in the history of film were based on non-fiction books, whether written to complete historical accuracy or loosely based on true events. Some of these movies have gone down as classics and have forever shaped the movie industry. They tell some of the most gripping stories of all time and captivate audiences. What are the best movies based on non-fiction books?
This list has the best movies that were based on non-fiction books, ranked by the community. This the films on this list span a variety of genres, including romance, inspirational dramas, thrillers, and action adventure.
This list features the best movies based on non-fiction books including, Tuesdays with Morrie, Syriana, The Hiding Place, Apollo 13, The Blind Side, The Basketball Diaries, The Call of the Wild, and The Greatest Game Ever Played. Vote up the best films based on a non-fiction book below and see where your favorites rank!
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Adaptation
Based on The Orchid Thief by Susan Orlean.
All the President's Men
Based on the book of the same name by journalists Carl Bernstein and Bob Woodward.
Apollo 13
Based on Lost Moon: The Perilous Voyage of Apollo 13 by astronaut Jim Lovell and Jeffrey Kluger.
Charlie Wilson's War
Based on Charlie Wilson's War: The Extraordinary Story of the Largest Covert Operation in History by George Crile III.
Mean Girls
Based on Queen Bees and Wannabes by Rosalind Wiseman.
Syriana
Based on See No Evil by Robert Baer.
The Perfect Storm
Based on the book of the same name by Sebastian Junger.
The Blind Side
Based on The Blind Side: Evolution of a Game by Michael Lewis.
The Social Network
Based on The Accidental Billionaires by Ben Mezrich.
Lincoln
Based on Team of Rivals: The Political Genius of Abraham Lincoln by Doris Kearns.