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Based on a true story, the film follows Alvin Straight (Richard Farnsworth), an older Iowa war veteran who finds out his Wisconsin brother has suffered a stroke.
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James Mercadante, Entertainment Weekly, 20 Jan. 2026
Keep reading to find out the inspired true story of Hidden Figures, from its historically accurate events to its inspiring real-life trailblazers.
—Nicole Briese, PEOPLE, 19 Jan. 2026
Produced by Virginie Silla and inspired by a true story, the movie stars Nora Arnezeder and Maria Bello.
—Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 18 Jan. 2026
Yes, The Rip is based on the true story of Chris Casiano, a real Miami cop who discovered a massive sum of money stashed in a house while serving as head of the Miami-Dade Police Department’s Tactical Narcotics Team.
—Monica Mercuri, Forbes.com, 16 Jan. 2026
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James Mercadante, Entertainment Weekly, 20 Jan. 2026
Keep reading to find out the inspired true story of Hidden Figures, from its historically accurate events to its inspiring real-life trailblazers.
—Nicole Briese, PEOPLE, 19 Jan. 2026
Produced by Virginie Silla and inspired by a true story, the movie stars Nora Arnezeder and Maria Bello.
—Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 18 Jan. 2026
Yes, The Rip is based on the true story of Chris Casiano, a real Miami cop who discovered a massive sum of money stashed in a house while serving as head of the Miami-Dade Police Department’s Tactical Narcotics Team.
—Monica Mercuri, Forbes.com, 16 Jan. 2026
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“True story.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/true%20story. Accessed 22 Jan. 2026.
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