10 Films That Didn’t Stick to Real History

10. U-571 (2000)

The capture of the German Enigma code-making machine shown in the film was accomplished by Americans first, although it actually happened through the Royal Navy’s capture of U-110. The film upset many people in the UK because the British role had not been acknowledged.

9. The Social Network (2010)

Indeed, Sorkin has admitted taking creative liberties. The film depicts Mark Zuckerberg as being cold and bent on revenge, although several of his colleagues have reported that he was actually quite friendly and less bitter in real life.

8. The Blind Side (2009)

It is also stated in the film that Michael Oher was adopted into the Tuohy family. The fact is that this is not true; instead, he was placed under conservatorship, which he contested later on. Oher also states that in this film, he is portrayed as someone who is not intelligent enough to succeed in his own life.

7. Sully (2016)

While the “Miracle on the Hudson” was an actual event, an antagonistic investigation at the NTSB was not. The movie adds an element of conflict when, in truth, it was an uneventful and collaborative experience.

6. Pearl Harbor (2001)

The movie was full of errors, and it portrayed events such as the Doolittle Raid. Emotional events, for instance the hitting of hospitals, were also created.

5. The Greatest Showman (2017)

The movie makes P.T. Barnum into a lovable hero of acceptance, although the true Barnum is much more exploitative, often capitalizing on hurtful stereotypes and human exhibits.

4. A Beautiful Mind (2001)

John Nash was also affected significantly for a cleaner portrayal. There are no dramatic, personal scandals depicted in the movie, and his mental illness is shown through visual hallucinations, which is inaccurate.

3. The Imitation Game (2014)

Alan Turing’s depiction as a lone genius who cracked the Enigma code was not true; it was a massive team effort. The movie incorporates fictional elements to make the story more engaging while toning down the reality of his persecution.

2. Argo (2012)

It was an exciting movie, of course—but it downplayed Canada’s massive role in the hostage rescue in Iran. Even President Carter himself praised the Canadians, crediting them with doing all the major work. And that airport chase in the movie? Entirely fictional.

1. Braveheart (1995)

From kilts that had not yet existed to the romance with the child princess, Braveheart changes history almost totally. Even the title ‘Braveheart’ belonged to Robert the Bruce, not William Wallace.