Schindler's List (1993): A powerful depiction of the true story of Oskar Schindler, a German businessman who saved the lives of over a thousand Polish-Jewish refugees during the Holocaust.
The Social Network (2010): A dramatization of the founding of Facebook and the legal battles that ensued, based on the rise of Mark Zuckerberg and the creation of the social media platform.
Catch Me If You Can (2002): Based on the life of Frank Abagnale, a skilled con artist who successfully posed as a doctor, lawyer, and pilot while evading the FBI.
A Beautiful Mind (2001): This film tells the story of mathematician John Nash and his struggles with mental illness, highlighting his contributions to game theory and economics.
Into the Wild (2007): Based on the true story of Christopher McCandless, who left his conventional life behind to embark on a journey of self-discovery and adventure in the Alaskan wilderness.
Dallas Buyers Club (2013): A film based on the life of Ron Woodroof, who started the Dallas Buyers Club to provide AIDS patients with alternative treatments after his own diagnosis.
Hidden Figures (2016): This movie highlights the untold story of three African-American women mathematicians—Katherine Johnson, Dorothy Vaughan, and Mary Jackson—who played crucial roles at NASA during the Space Race.