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Deepwater Horizon — the new Mark Wahlberg disaster film—has the look and feel of a typical movie in the genre: big explosions, a dramatic score and a hero stepping in to protect the other characters.

The Netflix film bears a resemblance to the real-life story of Mary Kay Letourneau, who married her former student.

This Oscar-nominated thriller is now streaming on Netflix.

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The trailer claims the story is "ripped from the headlines" and "inspired by real stories." But is it, really?

These true stories are so bizarre they're almost unbelievable. Thankfully, these movies are here to tell the tale.

From period pieces like 'I'm Still Here' and 'The King' to quippy action comedies like 'Hit Man' with Glen Powell, here are the 29 best Netflix movies based on true stories.

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