Tired of hearing 'based on a true story'. Why is this so common in movies and TV shows?

Yes. Sometimes the 'based on a true story' label can be used as a crutch. Creators might rely too much on the real - life story and not put enough effort into making it a great piece of entertainment.

Yes, there are. For example, 'The Crown' is based on the true story of the British royal family which represents an empire in a sense. It shows the real - life events, politics, and family drama within the monarchy.

Yes, there are. For example, 'The Wolf of Wall Street' can be considered in a way. Jordan Belfort's story is based on real events and he was a sort of 'girlboss' figure in the male - dominated world of finance, though he was a man. His aggressive and flamboyant business style and the rise and fall of his empire were real, and the movie was based on his memoir.

One such example is '127 Hours'. It tells the real-life story of a mountain climber's struggle to survive after getting trapped.

There are several. 'The Crown' is one, which offers a fictionalized account of the British royal family's history. It's quite popular.

They are popular because they offer a sense of authenticity. People are interested in real - life events and the stories of real people. For example, a movie about a heroic rescue mission makes us feel like we are getting a glimpse into a real moment of courage.

Shows based on true stories often have a built - in drama. Real - life events can be full of conflict, struggle, and triumph. For example, in 'Chernobyl', the real - life disaster was a huge, complex situation with heroes and villains. Also, it can make us feel more connected to the world around us. When we watch a show like 'The Crown', we learn about the British monarchy in a more engaging way than just reading a history book.

Another example could be 'True Grit'. It's set in the frontier era. The story follows a young girl who hires a tough U.S. Marshal to track down her father's killer. It's based on the novel which was inspired by real - life events and characters of that frontier time, showing the lawlessness and the struggle for justice in the frontier regions.

There might also be documentaries like 'The Social Dilemma' which can be considered as a form of media about power (in this case, the power of big tech companies) based on real - world concerns. It shows how these companies have power over our data, our attention, and in some ways, our lives.

One example is 'The Imitation Game'. It's based on the true story of Alan Turing. Turing was a brilliant mathematician who played a crucial role in cracking the Enigma code during World War II. The movie shows his struggles, not only with the code - breaking task but also with the social and personal challenges he faced as a gay man in a less - accepting time.