Was 'I Love You Phillip Morris' based on a true story?

Yes, it is. 'I Love Phillip Morris' is inspired by real events.

It is based on a true story. The plot and characters have roots in actual occurrences, although some elements might have been dramatized for the screen.

Yes, it is. The movie is inspired by real events and characters.

Yes, it is based on real events. The movie takes inspiration from the true story of Steven Jay Russell.

Yes, it is. The movie is inspired by real events and characters.

Yes, it is. The movie 'I love you Phillip Morris' is based on a real - life story.

Yes, it is. The movie is inspired by true events.

Yes, it's based on real events to some extent.

The movie 'I Love You Phillip Morris' has elements of both fact and fiction. Factually, it's inspired by the real - life story of Steven Russell, a con artist who fell in love while in prison. However, in the movie, there are likely fictional elements in the form of dialogue and some of the more outlandish situations. The filmmakers had to compress and shape the story to fit the format of a film, so while the core of the story is based on truth, there are fictional embellishments.

One key element is Steven Jay Russell's criminal behavior. He committed frauds which were quite elaborate. Another is his love for Phillip Morris which was so strong that it influenced all his actions. Also, his repeated prison escapes are a significant part of the story.