Sometimes the notion that the movie you’re watching is based on a true story can give it a major boost in intrigue. Sure, fictional stories can be just as entertaining, but there’s something extra exciting about watching a great story unfold knowing that it’s based on actual events.

As we enter the final month of 2023, let’s review three releases from this year, one major motion picture that’s now streaming, along with a pair of films that recently came out on Netflix.