19 movies you didn't know were inspired by true events

Modified Jan 13, 2025 00:37 ET

Morgan Freeman, Liam Neeson, Russel Crowe, Zac Efron, and Leonardo DiCaprio (Clockwise from top left) — Morgan Freeman, Liam Neeson, Russel Crowe, Zac Efron, and Leonardo DiCaprio | Image via Warner Bros., Universal Pictures, Universal Pictures, A24, Paramount Pictures (Clockwise from top left)

15) Erin Brockovich (2000)

Julia Roberts in Erin Brockovich| Image via Netflix

This movie helped Julia Roberts win an Academy Award. The movie tells the true story of Erin Brockovich (Julia Roberts), a legal assistant who helped build a case against Pacific Gas and Electric Company for polluting a community's water supply. Her determination and tenacity led to one of the largest settlements in U.S. history.