Truth’s the ultimate terror, and sometimes, the ultimate triumph. The True Story tag is home to films and series based on actual events, covering everything from notorious crimes and shocking scandals to survival sagas and untold underdog victories.
Whether it’s dramatized biopics like I, Tonya or The Social Network, searing true-crime adaptations like Monster or Boston Strangler, or quieter character-driven tales like The Eyes of Tammy Faye, every title earns its place with a foundation in real-life grit.
No sugar-coating, no filters, just raw, emotionally charged storytelling drawn from history, headlines, or personal memoir. This tag spans all genres: drama, crime, thriller, war, survival, even comedy. If the events really happened (or almost did), it belongs here.
Also includes:
Films derived from memoirs or historical records
(Not to be confused with pure documentaries, those live in their own category but may carry this tag if applicable.)
Murder Death Koreatown’s ending could be real. This is a found footage film that either has the best PR people ever or it’s a mystery we need to solve
The Lost Girls movie is on Netflix. A story about an unsolved crime. The Long Island serial killer murdered 16 people. Was anyone arrested?
That Netflix cat documentary. Less about watching people do awful things + more about how much crazy there is. Don’t F**k With Cats.
April Hartman & Tom Zembrod star in Silhouette. Psychological movies based on true stories surrounding a vicious crime in 1997.
Mope 2019 is a film based on a true crime that happened in 2010. Porno & crime-themed about Tom Dong & Steve Driver & their quest for fame.
Do you love a great true-crime docu on Netflix? Plenty to choose from in this TV series list like Dirty John Fyre & Abducted in Plain Sight.
