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Films based on memoirs
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The list Films based on memoirs includes
The Wolf of Wall Street, The Runaways, Jarhead, Girl, Interrupted and American Sniper.
The list consists of 98 members.
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The Wolf of Wall Street
2013 film by Martin Scorsese
Overview: The Wolf of Wall Street is a 2013 American epic biographical black comedy crime film co-produced and directed by Martin Scorsese and written by Terence Winter, based on Jordan Belfort's 2007 memoir of ...
Release date: 25 December 2013Genre: Drama, Crime, Biography, ComedyDirector: Martin ScorseseProducer: Riza Aziz, Richard BarattaWriter: Terence Winter, Jordan BelfortBased on the true story of Jordan Belfort, from his rise to a wealthy stock-broker living the high life to his fall involving crime, corruption and the ...
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The Runaways
2010 film by Floria Sigismondi
Overview: The Runaways is a 2010 American biographical drama film about the 1970s rock band of the same name written and directed by Floria Sigismondi in her screenwriting and feature directional debut. It is based ...
Release date: 24 January 2010Genre: Music, Drama, BiographyDirector: Floria SigismondiCast: Kristen Stewart, Dakota Fanning, Michael Shannon, Stella Maeve, Scout Taylor-Compton, Alia ShawkatProducer: Carianne Laguna, David GraceWriter: Floria Sigismondi, Cherie CurrieA coming-of-age biographical film about the 1970s teenage all-girl rock band The Runaways. The relationship between band members Cherie Currie and Joan ... 0
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Jarhead
2005 film directed by Sam Mendes
Overview: Jarhead is a 2005 American biographical war drama film based on the 2003 memoir of the same name by Anthony Swofford, chronicling his military service in the U.S. Marine Corps during the Persian Gulf War ...
Release date: 4 November 2005Genre: Biography, Drama, War, ActionDirector: Sam MendesProducer: Bobby Cohen, Lucy FisherWriter: William Broyles Jr., Anthony SwoffordA psychological study of Marine's state of mind during the Gulf War. Told through the eyes of a U.S. Marine sniper who struggles to cope with boredom ... 0
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Girl, Interrupted
1999 film by James Mangold
Overview: Girl, Interrupted is a 1999 American drama film directed by James Mangold and written by Mangold, Lisa Loomer and Anna Hamilton Phelan, based on the 1993 memoir by Susanna Kaysen. Starring Winona Ryder ...
Release date: 8 December 1999Genre: Biography, DramaDirector: James MangoldProducer: Carol Bodie, Georgia KacandesWriter: Susanna Kaysen, James MangoldBased on writer Susanna Kaysen's account of her 18-month stay at a mental hospital in the 1960s. 0
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American Sniper
2014 film by Clint Eastwood
Overview: American Sniper is a 2014 American biographical war drama film directed and co-produced by Clint Eastwood and written and executive-produced by Jason Hall, based on the memoir of the same name by Chris ...
Release date: 11 November 2014Genre: Action, Biography, War, Drama, History, ThrillerDirector: Clint EastwoodProducer: Zakaria Alaoui, Bruce BermanWriter: Jason Hall, Chris KyleNavy S.E.A.L. sniper Chris Kyle's pinpoint accuracy saves countless lives on the battlefield and turns him into a legend. Back home with his family after ... 0
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12 Years a Slave
2013 film by Steve McQueen
Overview: 12 Years a Slave is a 2013 biographical drama film directed by Steve McQueen from a screenplay by John Ridley, based on the 1853 slave memoir Twelve Years a Slave by Solomon Northup, an African American ...
Release date: 18 October 2013Genre: Drama, History, BiographyDirector: Steve McQueenProducer: Dede Gardner, Anthony KatagasWriter: John Ridley, Solomon NorthupIn the antebellum United States, Solomon Northup, a free black man from upstate New York, is abducted and sold into slavery. 0
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127 Hours
2010 British-American Film
Overview: 127 Hours is a 2010 biographical psychological survival drama film co-written, produced, and directed by Danny Boyle. The film stars James Franco, Kate Mara, Amber Tamblyn, and Clémence Poésy. In the film ...
Release date: 4 September 2010Genre: Drama, Adventure, Biography, ThrillerDirector: Danny BoyleProducer: Bernard Bellew, Danny BoyleWriter: Danny Boyle, Simon BeaufoyA mountain climber becomes trapped under a boulder while canyoneering alone near Moab, Utah and resorts to desperate measures in order to survive. 0
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Yes Man
2008 romantic comedy film by Peyton Reed
Overview: Yes Man is a 2008 romantic comedy film directed by Peyton Reed, written by Nicholas Stoller, Jarrad Paul, and Andrew Mogel and starring Jim Carrey and co-starring Zooey Deschanel. The film is based loosely ...
Release date: 9 December 2008Genre: Comedy, RomanceDirector: Peyton ReedCast: Jim Carrey, Zooey Deschanel, Bradley Cooper, John Michael Higgins, Rhys Darby, Danny MastersonProducer: Bruce Berman, Tiffany DanielWriter: Nicholas Stoller, Jarrad PaulA guy challenges himself to say "yes" to everything for an entire year. 0
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Under the Tuscan Sun
2003 American romantic comedy-drama film by Audrey Wells
Overview: Under the Tuscan Sun is a 2003 American romantic comedy-drama written, produced, and directed by Audrey Wells and starring Diane Lane. Based on Frances Mayes' 1996 memoir of the same name, the film is ...
Release date: 20 September 2003Genre: Comedy, Drama, RomanceDirector: Audrey WellsProducer: Katie DiMento, Laura FattoriWriter: Frances Mayes, Audrey WellsA writer impulsively buys a villa in Tuscany in order to change her life. 0
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This Boy's Life
1993 film by Michael Caton-Jones
Overview: This Boy's Life (titled onscreen as This Boy's Life: A True Story) is a 1993 American biographical coming-of-age drama film directed by Michael Caton-Jones. It is based on the eponymous memoir by author ...
Release date: 9 April 1993Genre: Biography, DramaDirector: Michael Caton-JonesProducer: Fitch Cady, Peter GuberWriter: Tobias Wolff, Robert GetchellThe story about the relationship between a rebellious 1950s teenager and his abusive stepfather, based on the memoirs of writer and literature Professor ... 0
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Raging Bull
1980 film directed by Martin Scorsese
Overview: Raging Bull is a 1980 American biographical sports drama film directed by Martin Scorsese and starring Robert De Niro, Joe Pesci, Cathy Moriarty, Theresa Saldana, Frank Vincent, and Nicholas Colasanto ...
Release date: 14 November 1980Genre: Biography, Drama, SportDirector: Martin ScorseseProducer: Robert Chartoff, Hal W. PolaireWriter: Jake LaMotta, Joseph CarterThe life of boxer Jake LaMotta, whose violence and temper that led him to the top in the ring destroyed his life outside of it. 0
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Party Monster
2003 American film
Overview: Party Monster is a 2003 American biographical crime drama film written and directed by Fenton Bailey and Randy Barbato, who are also producers along with Jon Marcus and Christine Vachon. It stars Macaulay ...
Release date: 18 January 2003Genre: Biography, Comedy, Crime, Drama, ThrillerDirector: Fenton Bailey, Randy BarbatoProducer: Fenton Bailey, Randy BarbatoWriter: Fenton Bailey, Randy BarbatoBased on the true story of Michael Alig, a Club Kid party organizer whose life was sent spiraling down when he bragged on television about killing his ... 0
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October Sky
1999 film by Joe Johnston
Overview: October Sky is a 1999 American biographical drama film directed by Joe Johnston, and starring Jake Gyllenhaal, Chris Cooper, Chris Owen, and Laura Dern. The screenplay by Lewis Colick, based on the memoir ...
Release date: 19 February 1999Genre: Biography, Drama, FamilyDirector: Joe JohnstonProducer: Peter Cramer, Larry J. FrancoWriter: Homer H. Hickam Jr., Lewis ColickThe true story of Homer Hickam, a coal miner's son who was inspired by the first Sputnik launch to take up rocketry against his father's wishes. 0
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Mommie Dearest
1981 film by Frank Perry
Overview: Mommie Dearest is a 1981 American biographical psychological drama film directed by Frank Perry and starring Faye Dunaway, Steve Forrest, Mara Hobel, and Diana Scarwid, with supporting performances from ...
Release date: 16 September 1981Genre: Biography, DramaDirector: Frank PerryProducer: David Koontz, Neil A. MachlisWriter: Christina Crawford, Frank YablansThe abusive and traumatic adoptive upbringing of Christina Crawford at the hands of her mother, screen queen Joan Crawford, is depicted. 0
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Julie & Julia
2009 film by Nora Ephron
Overview: Julie & Julia is a 2009 American biographical comedy drama film written and directed by Nora Ephron starring Meryl Streep and Amy Adams in the title roles with Stanley Tucci, Chris Messina, and Linda Emond ...
Release date: 30 July 2009Genre: Biography, Comedy, Drama, RomanceDirector: Nora EphronProducer: John Bernard, Dianne DreyerWriter: Nora Ephron, Julie PowellJulia Child's story of her start in the cooking profession is intertwined with blogger Julie Powell's 2002 challenge to cook all the recipes in Child's ... 0
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How to Lose Friends & Alienate People
2008 British film
Overview: How to Lose Friends & Alienate People is a 2008 British comedy film based upon Toby Young's 2001 memoir How to Lose Friends & Alienate People. The film follows a similar storyline, about his five-year ...
Release date: 3 October 2008Genre: Comedy, Romance, DramaDirector: Robert B. WeideProducer: Laurie Borg, Mark BrookeWriter: Peter Straughan, Toby YoungA British writer struggles to fit in at a high-profile magazine in New York City. 0
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Fellini's Casanova
1976 film by Federico Fellini
Overview: Fellini's Casanova (Italian: Il Casanova di Federico Fellini, 'The Casanova by Federico Fellini') is a 1976 Italian film directed by Federico Fellini from a screenplay he co-wrote with Bernardino Zapponi ...Release date: 7 December 1976Genre: Biography, Drama, History, RomanceDirector: Federico FelliniCast: Donald Sutherland, Tina Aumont, Cicely Browne, Carmen Scarpitta, Clara Algranti, Daniela GattiProducer: Alberto GrimaldiWriter: Giacomo Casanova, Federico FelliniThe myth of Giacomo Casanova, the notorious womanizer is presented as a pitiable and terrifying figure. A sex scandal lands him in prison, but an escape ... 0
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Eat Pray Love
2010 American film directed by Ryan Murphy
Overview: Eat Pray Love is a 2010 American biographical romantic drama film starring Julia Roberts as Elizabeth Gilbert, based on Gilbert's 2006 memoir of the same name. Ryan Murphy co-wrote and directed the film ...
Release date: 13 August 2010Genre: Drama, RomanceDirector: Ryan MurphyCast: Julia Roberts, I. Gusti Ayu Puspawati, Hadi Subiyanto, Billy Crudup, Viola Davis, A. Jay RadcliffProducer: Dede Gardner, Gary L. HayesWriter: Ryan Murphy, Jennifer SaltA married woman realizes how unhappy her marriage really is, and that her life needs to go in a different direction. After a painful divorce, she takes ... 0
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Behind the Candelabra
2013 film
Overview: Behind the Candelabra is a 2013 American biographical comedy drama television film directed by Steven Soderbergh from a screenplay by Richard LaGravenese, based on the 1988 book of the same name by Scott ...
Genre: Biography, Drama, RomanceDirector: Steven SoderberghProducer: Susan Ekins, Gregory JacobsWriter: Richard LaGravenese, Scott ThorsonA chronicle of the tempestuous six-year romance between megastar singer Liberace and his young lover Scott Thorson. 0
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Temple Grandin
2010 American film directed by Mick Jackson
Overview: Temple Grandin is a 2010 American biographical drama television film directed by Mick Jackson and starring Claire Danes as Temple Grandin, an autistic woman whose innovations revolutionized practices for ...Release date: 6 February 2010Genre: Drama, BiographyDirector: Mick JacksonProducer: Gil Bellows, Dante Di LoretoWriter: Temple Grandin, Margaret ScarcianoA biopic of Temple Grandin, an autistic woman who has become one of the top scientists in the humane livestock handling industry. 0
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