Hollywood has always looked to true stories for inspiration, and this has undoubtedly proven to be a fruitful endeavor. In 2018, we couldn't wait for the rock'n'roll biography about Freddie Mercury and Queen, which finally filled cinemas and moved people to tears. Also in 2019, we expect quite a few great stories based on real events, including a biography of Elton John and a film about one of the most exciting car races, the 24 Hours of Le Mans, where Ford and Ferrari measured their strength. Here are the 7 most anticipated movies of 2019 based on true events.
Here is 7 most anticipated movies of 2019, which are based on real events.
Fighting with My Family (2019)
Dwayne Johnson is producing Fighting With My Family, an ode to wrestling based on the 2012 documentary The Wrestlers: Fighting With My Family. The film will depict the true story of WWE star Paige, who comes from a family of wrestlers. The film will star Florence Pugh, Jack Lowden, Nick Frost, Vince Vaughn and Lena Headey, as well as Dwayne Johnson, who will play himself.
Estimated release date: March 1, 2019
The Best of Enemies (2019)
Taraji P. Henson and Sam Rockwell star in The Best of Enemies, which tells the story of the unlikely alliance formed between black activist Ann Atwater and Ku Klux Klan member Paul Ellis. Both were appointed to the committee to oversee the desegregation of schools in Durham in the 1960s. When they were forced to work together, they discovered that they actually shared some values.
Estimated release date: April 5, 2019
Breakthrough (2019)
The film is based on Joyce Smith's book The Impossible. It tells the story of Smith's son who fell through the ice on the lake and was dead for an hour. 27 minutes of resuscitation did not help, the mother's prayer brought her son back to life.
Estimated release date: April 12, 2019
Rocketman (2019)
Rocketman is a biopic about Elton John that will mix fantasy musical sequences with the true story of the legendary singer. The film stars Taron Egerton, Jamie Bell, Bryce Dallas Howard and Richard Madden.
Estimated release date: May 31, 2019
Ford vs. Ferrari (2019)
The film will bring one of the most exciting and ambitious car races in history to the big screen. Henry Ford II. worked with a team of engineers led by Carroll Shelby to create an all-new car powerful enough to beat Ferrari at the 24 Hours of Le Mans. The story is based on ingenuity and daring, and will have, we're sure, plenty of action. The film stars Matt Damon, Christian Bale and Caitriona Balfe.
Estimated release date: June 28, 2019
Once Upon a Time in Hollywood (2019)
Quentin Tarantino's films are famous for combining fact and fiction, and this time will be no different. Details about the movie are still under wraps, but it's clear that the movie will be about a western star and his double/stuntman as they fight for their place in Hollywood in the 1960s. We will also meet some real-life figures such as Sharon Tate, Steve McQueen and Charles Manson. The star-studded cast includes Leonardo DiCaprio, Brad Pitt, Margot Robbie and Al Pacino.
Estimated release date: July 26, 2019
You Are My Friend (2019)
The film tells the story of Mr. Rogers and how he changed the cynical mind of Lloyd Vogel just by being who he was. The affable man is played by Tom Hanks, and Matthew Rhys plays journalist Vogel, based on Tom Junod, who wrote a piece for Esquire about the real-life Mr. Rogers and how it changed his outlook on life.
Estimated release date: October 18, 2019
