Sure. 'The Wolf of Wall Street' is a great example. It was based on the real - life story of Jordan Belfort and made a significant amount of money at the box office. Another one is 'Argo', which was based on the true - life rescue operation. It was both critically acclaimed and a box - office success.
There are quite a few movies that fit this description. 'Bohemian Rhapsody' is based on the story of the band Queen and Freddie Mercury. The movie was extremely popular and made a killing. The filmmakers were able to bring the true story of the band's rise to stardom, their music - making process, and Freddie Mercury's personal life to the big screen, which attracted a large number of fans. Similarly, 'A Beautiful Mind' based on the life of John Nash, was a commercial and critical success. It told the true story of Nash's brilliant mind as well as his struggle with mental illness, which was very engaging for the audience.