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Based on a True Story: Biopics/Extraordinary Lives (Patreon)

Published:
2025-05-26 04:41:07
Imported:
2026-06

Poll

Based on a True Story: Biopics/Extraordinary Lives

  • Temple Grandin (2010) 59
  • Finding Neverland (2004) 84
  • The Aviator (2004) 256
  • Ray (2004) 95
  • Malcolm X (1992) 158
  • The Hurricane (1999) 64
  • Chaplin (1992) 87
  • Lion (2016) 40
  • First Man (2018) 96
  • The World’s Fastest Indian (2005) 75
  • 2025-05-26
  • —2025-05-29
  • 1014 votes
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Content

Okay, wow! I did not realize how many movies are technically “based on a true story.” Once I started putting a list together (and reading through all your amazing suggestions), it just kept growing! From survival stories tobiopics, courtroom and war; there’s honestly so much to choose from. I split them into four polls to keep it manageable, some may be a bit of a category stretch but I tried my best!

One vote per poll, I can't decide if the top winner from each poll should go in a final poll?

Ps-I have seen a lot of based on true stories throughout the channel and before (captain phillips, zero dark thirty, a beautiful mind, catch me if you can, the imitation game, social network argo etc!

pms-guys I really underestimated how busy it would be for wedding week/last week of school/full house of family staying here/kids puking and touched by a monster is going to be late. I am so sorry but great news-Carly had a beautiful wedding day yesterday and smiled the whole day. So excited for her next chapter!

Comments

Rosario Cicero

Once again Gandhi gets kicked to the curb

mikethemotormouth

Instead of Gorillas in the Mist(1988) and The Diving Bell and the Butterfly(2007), my vote goes to Chaplin or Malcolm should that one pull ahead later on

Bill Maurer

First Man, Neil was a good guy

Just Plain Bob

Please, please, please let “World’s Fastest Indian” win!!! Absolutely fantastic and uplifting movie.

Ib-René Jørgensen

Big congratulations to Carly on her wedding. 🍾🎉😊

Erik Locquiao

The 12th Man (2017) is an incredible true WWII story. Should be on a future poll (it’s also been my pick-a-flick submission for months now).

Erik Locquiao

Also, “Dragon: The Bruce Lee Story”

Cole Jennett

Can’t complain, The Hurricane made it on to another poll at least.

LongGiang Le

I voted for Chaplin , but since Val Kilmer just passed, how about The Doors for. Biopic??

Robert da Spruce

My vote goes to The World’s Fastest Indian An underrated gem IMO Congrats to the new couple!

Edgar Gonzalez

Son of a gun... I've seen most of these movies, how the hell do I pick! ☹️

djKENTO

Temple!!! More autism representation reactions!

John Liebling

Cassie may your wonderful sister have many decades of happiness with her husband.

LukeG84

The fact that Temple Grandin isn’t winning by a landslide is an absolute travesty. I can only assume all the people voting for something else haven’t seen this Golden Globe-winning masterpiece starring Claire Danes.

John Liebling

Aviator is good. Cassie will enjoy it a lot. But it's not as good as Chaplain. Cassie, I hope you watch a young Robert Downey Jr in Chaplain.

Richard Maurer

The Aviator is running away with this one so far. It will be interesting to see if anything can make a comeback.

Kevin

Denzel in an Oscar nominated role is the way.

Chris Thom

Ack this is a tough choice. All good ones.

Cole Jennett

Should have won for it instead of Training Day, imo

Dean Holt

Yeah it made it on another poll. But it’s probably going to lose unfortunately.

Cole Jennett

You do a really good job with these polls. I know most of the comments will be about what movies were not included, so it’s kind of a thankless job, imo.

Kevin

That’s tough, he’s so good in Training Day, but he’s just so great in this too. Not Glory great, but definitely better than Spacey for American Beauty, who took home the Oscar.

Robert Baldino

The Aviator is really good. First Man is really, really good, too, and a significant story. Honestly, there are a bunch of good ones in this poll. Ray, The Hurricane, Lion and World's Fastest Indian are all really good watches. Really good "Cassie" movies, too.

Jim

I’m rooting for Temple Grandin because it is an incredible story and performance, and I did get the chance to meet her. But, I just can’t bring myself to vote against The Aviator.

Tom Castro

If you watch "The Hurricane" please take note that it is largely factually false. Not even close. It's basically a propaganda film that makes Rubin Carter out to be someone/something that he wasn't. His boxing career wasn't what they make it out to be in the film, he wasn't robbed of the Title in his only Title fight and his career was on the downslide at the time of the murders. Also, he wasn't prosecuted due to racism nor was he innocent (he was released on procedural errors, not evidence of innocense). This movie smears many people invents false narratives and rewrites history concerning the veracity of the evidence against him. https://nypost.com/2000/01/02/this-is-the-real-story-of-the-hurricane/ and another one https://archive.nytimes.com/www.nytimes.com/library/film/122899hurricane-film.html

Art Vandalaay

That’s a strong poll. Tough to decide but I love RDJ’s performance as Chaplin and would enjoy a long overdue rewatch. And I didn’t realise Aviator was so popular. Personally, it’s one of the weaker suggestions on strong list. Definitely lesser Marty to me. Entertaining enough though.

Tim Weaver

You can say that about just about any movie where compressing 40 odd years into 2 hours. Braveheart and Rudy come to mind. Wth are u spilling plot points of the movie???????? Rude dude .

Jack Dalton

While I loved Temple Grandin, it still only told part of the amazing story, like how all beef at every McDonald's around the world is now slaughtered using Temple's ingenious system. And because of McDonald's, many huge companies have followed suit. Loved seeing how she got started, but I would also love to see her ultimate worldwide triumph with humane slaughtering. However, I'm voting for Lion. Being adopted to a different culture rings so true to me, along with the deep desire to know where you are from. The story surrounding that boy, and the man he became, is utterly touching and heartbreaking. And using Google Earth in the way he did was also ingenious. And a fun little story: My friend took me for a walk on the beach where they filmed the opening of The World's Fastest Indian, and then went to the little theater in Invercargill, New Zealand, to see the movie a week after the world premiere in that exact theater. Such a cool experience!

Richard Maurer

Can’t lie, I was really hoping to see Horror of Dracula on this poll.

Cole Jennett

Delete this major spoiler. Ridiculous man.

Patrick Gibbs

“Walk Hard: The Dewy Cox Story” should be on this list!! John C Reilly as Dewey Cox is amazing and really sounds like the real one!

Stephen Malloy

The World’s Fastest Indian is the perfect Cassie pick. Outstanding performance by Sir Anthony Hopkins. And a movie set in Utah? Cast your votes early and often.

René Ferland

Those polls are an American hat-trick: Charlie Wilson, George Patton, and Howard Hugues. :-)

Chris Thom

Love both. Great performances.

Jacob King

World’s Fastest Indian is like a comfortable blanket. A real feel good movie without being too sentimental or mawkish. Probably should have been in the sports poll…

Jeromy M

Lion will never win but is a must watch.

Bill W

People rarely vote for something tjey haven't seen.

Dan M

The Hurricane. Denzel. Amazing performance. Enough said.

Dan M

Whoa! Whoa! Major spoilers here!

Dan M

🤣🤣🤣

LukeG84

I know. I’m saying that’s the only plausible reason why it’s not winning. I’d bet my bank balance if more people had seen it, it would be crushing this poll, it’s that good a movie.

JPDotCom23

Oh come on, 'Ray' and 'Malcolm X' are way behind in voting?

Dan M

There will always be someone who complains or says something negative about the polls. There’s just no pleasing some people.

Clay F

Ditto. Strongly agree.

Clay F

My ranking in order of my most preferred: 1. Lion (2016) 2. Finding Neverland (2004) 3. Malcolm X (1992) 4. Temple Grandin (2010) 5. The Aviator (2004) 6. First Man (2018) I may change my pick-a-flick entry to Lion (2016).

JAKH

"The Lion In Winter" (1968) "Cleopatra" (1963) "Fall of the Roman Empire" (1964) "Becket" (1964) "The Long Riders" (1980)

Patrick Flanagan

Lots of good choices here but THE AVIATOR is probably Scorsese's best movie in his blockbuster era (when he went from $30M budgets to $100-200M budgets) and is a fascinating story.

Cole Jennett

You’re a good man Charlie Brown. It’s not happening though😔

Clay F

Those wouldn't stand a chance in this poll.

JAKH

"To Hell and Back" (1955) life of Audie Murphy, played by Audie Murphy!

Ike

FIRST MAN.

Shawn Kildal

Finding Neverland would be amazing for Cassie but it is what it is

Canadianant

This one is rough. Pretty much all of these are worth a watch . The "losers" on this one really need a second chance elsewhere . I love the aviator ray chaplin

Mark Vaderr

I went with Finding Neverland. Very good movie and Cassie would love it. She'd probably love Chaplin too. The Aviator is an overlong, overblown movie. DiCaprio is just okay, and Scorcese could have made this movie 20-30 minutes shorter.

abraham wilson

She would love Lion. Has she seen Rudy yet?

K, Zachary

Malcom X = Denzel Washington enough said

Ted Whalen

So in the second post- script comment is Cassie sending us a hidden message with how hectic things were this weekend. I think it is pps…..rather than pms.

Clarence Newman

Based on the true life story of Luis Suarez - a joke only English football fans will understand.

Clarence Newman

I can't help it, Dan. My favourite (World's Fastest Indian) is getting creamed!

Clarence Newman

At least two people (me included) have it as our Pick-a-flick this month, Chris. Fingers crossed.

Clarence Newman

Wouldn't be fair for it to win the poll AND PIck-a-flick, Bob.

Just Plain Bob

You’re overlooking the obvious. If it wins both, Cassie can do a reaction one week followed by a rewatch with Carly the next week. Think before you type. I’m embarrassed for you.

Tom Castro

Because those plot points are lies. It's not rude to point out some of the lies in that film. The movie is full of lies and smears. Nothing wrong with pointing out some of them.

MikeLL

Had to vote for Chaplin. Love that movie. Plus I think Cassie should watch all four poll winners.

MikeLL

True.

Clarence Newman

I cannot compete with your Vulcan-like logic.

MikeLL

A week or a month makes no matter. Watch them all!

MikeLL

Mostly agree with you about the Aviator. Would only like a watch of that movie as an excuse to rec many (and so many better) Katherine Hepburn films.

Brian Lowery

Thank you for including Temple Grandin. I doubt it will win, but as an educator, I am an admirer of her work. I’ve read several of her articles and books, and her insights have made me a more understanding and inclusive teacher for students on the spectrum. Her story is amazing and needs to be seen.

Yeji Shin

Finding Neverland hit home with me when I first saw it, and I still think about it more often than I probably should.

Eric Parpart

Jamie Foxx won the Oscar for Ray. That same year was nominated for Supporting in Collateral.

Shehab Dawoud

The Aviator over Malcolm X? Y’all trippin

Chris Thom

I assumed Hugo was probably his biggest budget. Than this one.

Michael T

I don't know how you can't include Gandhi on this poll, one of the best biopics ever made. 🤨

Ace Degenerate

👎🏾👎🏾👎🏾👎🏾👎🏾👎🏾

Clarence Newman

Exactly. For our American friends, Suárez is a Uruguayan soccer player who gained a reputation for literally biting opposition players with his big-ass Freddie Mercury teeth.

Joanthan Skidmore

Congrats to Carly! One day I will get my wish and someone will watch The Worlds Fastest Indian..... One of Anthony Hopkins best roles where you will love his character, Burt like he's your own grandpa by then end.

Joanthan Skidmore

And if you could squeeze in The Worlds Fastest Indian, that would be ever so nice.

Joanthan Skidmore

The Worlds Fastest Indian never wins any poles, but should... I hope it's considered later...

Joanthan Skidmore

It never wins any poles, would love it to been seen as I love this film and want more to see it... everyone I get to watch it love Burt!

Joanthan Skidmore

I think Carly would love it too, would find Burt 'Tender!'

Joanthan Skidmore

Me too, I would be happy with Aviator, buuuut I love Anthony Hopkins in 'The Worlds Fastest Indian.' Maybe one day...

Joanthan Skidmore

The Worlds Fastest Indian IS the very definition of an underrated gem!

Robert Jewell

Really rooting for Malcolm X. Not only does it follow the autobiography closely it's also on my top 100 best American films of all time list.

Clay F

I wondered if she might find some aspects boring but I am horrible at predicting. I love Gandhi (1982). Watched several times over the years. I had my son watch it with me as prep for our India trip. We went to Gandhi's house in Mumbai. Gandhi (1982). Won 6 Oscars incl. Best Picture, Ben Kingsley (Best Actor).

Clay F

+1 for Malcolm X One way to get Malcolm X may be to have a Black History Month poll for Feb 2026.

Robert Jewell

I know. It was on that poll a few years ago. But I have bad health and not sure to wait that long. Seems very far.

Clay F

+1 for Temple Grandin. My dad was a veterinarian -- both a professor and practicing, as well as a university adminstrator disseminating information across the state.

Clay F

I would like for her to react to all 4 winners.

Clay F

+1 for Finding Neverland. Johnny Depp. Kate Winslett.

Clay F

Agree that The Worlds Fastest Indian didn't really stand a chance in this competitive poll. Could submit as a pick-a-flick entry. The Worlds Fastest Indian seems to have a hardcore fan base. But not widespread popular among voting patrons. Might stand a better chance in a sports poll.

KyloJames

Who is voting in these polls? It’s always the most poorly made movie that takes the lead. Aviator is arguably Scorsese most boring movie. Cassie, you should do an AGE poll.. 18-40 choose a movie, 40-60 choose one, and 60+ choose the last. I’m sure others would agree you’re missing out on the better films from a majority of these polls. I don’t like that for you 😩😩

Richard Maurer

Actually, it’s based on the true unlife story of Count Dracula. While many different versions of this story have been filmed, Horror of Dracula is considered by occult historians to be the closest version to the actual truth of what happened.

Clay F

Lion (2016) is my top choice. I am age 61.

Clay F

9 months. Hang in there.

Richard Maurer

“Touched by a Monster” he-he. At this point I’m starting to think Cassie is trolling us. She couldn’t make the ‘A Monster Calls’ title sound dirtier without using swear words.

MikeLL

I think this is going to be the popular sentiment, Clay.

Richard Maurer

Spoilers are spoilers. Just because you don’t like the film doesn’t mean you can spoil it for everyone else SPOILERS are also a violation of the rules here. If you don’t take it down, the MODS probably will.

Dave

Hi Tom- I appreciate your point of view , but please delete this post, or at least edit it to remove the plot points. Please don't spoil it for Cassie. Thanks

Aaron Ritchie

You would absolutely love Lion, crazy that it’s in last place.

KyloJames

I stand corrected! Haha. But hopefully my comment came off as playful. Just funny that all the REALLY GOOD ones go missed. And Lion is great! So is First Man. Really want her to see both

Clay F

+1 for First Man

Javier Hernandez

Oh Cassie, thanks for the channel but please do not feel bad about living your life. Glad you had some family time and it sounds like Carly had a lovely wedding. Hugs.

Joe J

When I signed up for patron, I wasn't asked my age. Does Cassie have that information?

KyloJames

Nah I don’t think so but it would be fun! Like a poll for diff age groups for her to see which demographics choose diff types of movies. Could be neat!

Richard Maurer

Yeah, the closest to Aviator (26 %) is Malcolm X (15 %). Not exactly neck & neck.

Richard Maurer

I wanted to make a joke that The Aviator was about the story of the invention of the sunglasses, but I was afraid too many people would think I was serious. That, and the fact that the joke probably wouldn’t be that funny.

Joe J

Jen Murray once polled her patrons to get age demographic, got a lot of blowback and had to take the poll down. Some people were all offended to be asked to provide "personal" information. Made me laugh.

TheSingulatarian

I voted for "Ray" so she can be prepped to watch "Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story". One of the funniest movies made in the last 25 years. Cassie already watched "Walk the Line" and it wouldn't hurt for her to watch "Great Balls of Fire".

Clarence Newman

Me and JP Bob have PaF’d it this month.

Carol_White

I get the sense that Cassie has dumb fans of all ages.

Troy Silvester

These are all great you should see most of them. World's Fastest Indian was a sleeper for me, and I loved it so much. New Zealand to Utah connection! You Utah girls would love it, I think! My second choice would be Finding Neverland. Looks like the Aviator is going to win, again worth the watch, not in my top five of this list, however.

Clay F

Ditto. She would love Lion. Crazy that it's in last place.

Happy Hanukkah

The Aviator is winning? Who would have thought so many people would be interested in a story about the invention of the sunglasses? RM: :-P :-)

Happy Hanukkah

Thanks for clarifying this was about the movie. I was feeling very sorry for the ""kids puking and touched by a monster."

Joanthan Skidmore

The Worlds Fastest Indian is a film all should see, everyone should strive to be like Burt!

Richard Maurer

HH - This is the second time she’s called it ‘Touched by a Monster’ . I really don’t know what’s going on there.

Richard Maurer

I was right, not funny enough to bother making the joke. ;-)

Mark Vaderr

Johnny Depp is either "hit" or "miss" in his movies. In this one he is a "hit".

David Livingston

Malcolm X was also very good - I highly recommend watching that soon!!!

Matt

First Man is so underrated, I love that film

Joe J

Obviously very minimal patron engagement with Temple Grandin (5%) and Lion (4%). Why not replace these with say The Last Emperor (87) and Gandhi (82)?

Aaron Mann

You really think those alternatives would fare much better? I don't.

kaiielle

I hope that even if a reaction never happens, Cassie watches this eventually. It would be a good one to watch with the whole family too.

Clay F

The Last Emperor (1987) = Won a massive 9 Oscars incl. Best Picture. I voted for the last place Lion (2016) = Nom 6 Oscars incl. Best Picture, Best Actor (Dev Patel). It's on her mom's list. I think Cassie would love Lion (2016). Will never win a poll. The only way to get a reaction to Lion (2016) is as a popcorn pick or as a PAF winner. I may submit Lion (2016) as my PAF entry. The only advantage of Lion (2016) being on the poll is keeps it on the radar. As for Gandhi (1982), I wondered if she might find some aspects boring but I am horrible at predicting. I love Gandhi (1982). Watched several times over the years. I had my son watch it with me as prep for our India trip. We went to Gandhi's house in Mumbai. Gandhi (1982) = Won 6 Oscars incl. Best Picture, Ben Kingsley (Best Actor).

Clay F

Yep, the movie moved me also.

Clay F

Clarence -- I hope you or JP Bob win. I've been wanting to watch it.

Richard Maurer

And no change to his post has happened. Why hasn’t this been taken down?

Mojo One Thousand

I have mentioned some based on real-life stuff in other comments, but I think I missed the boat with the main place the suggestions were made... my are pretty niche so they likely wouldn't have made the poll. For this category there would be: - "Chopper" (2000) about part of the life of an Australian underworld figure that lead Eric Bana to become noticed by Hollywood. Not a story about a good person, but a biopic of an extraordinary life. - "The Lost King" (2022) about the discovery of the body of an English monarch, and the tenacity of the lady that lead to the discovery. This could fit into the legal category as well If I remember correctly.

Joanthan Skidmore

Oh yeah Chopper is a close 2nd to The Worlds Fastest Indian!

Cole Jennett

I believe only Cassie or Ben can delete a post on Patreon comments, and I imagine with family and friends in town for the past weekends wedding, things are a little behind. I have to assume this will definitely be dealt with in some way shape or form

LukeG84

Can’t believe Temple Grandin only has 5% of the votes. That can only mean 95% of subscribers haven’t seen it. Please go and watch it. I guarantee you’ll love it.

Dave Sees Movies

Have to get in here and declare "Malcolm X" is one of the greatest movies ever made, and Denzel Washington disappears into the character in a way he hasn't done before or since. It's unreal

Cory

Dragon: the Bruce Lee story should be in here

Richard Maurer

And not on a martial arts film poll, like it was last time.

Clay F

I voted for the last place Lion (2016). On her mom's list. So maybe a popcorn pick in the future. Inspirational. Cassie would like I think. I may include as my PAF entry. Would never win a poll.

Patrick

I'm doing a write-in vote for this poll.... '8 Seconds' (1994)

Wayne Hodges

Yankee Doodle Dandy (1942) would have been a gem in this category.

Ethan Lewis

i suggest she watch The Sound Of Music it's a Musical based on the real life true story of the von Trapp family singers who escaped Austria during ww2 it's an amazing movie for families