20 surreal Movies that are based on real-life stories

Modified Oct 28, 2024 07:30 ET

The Elephant Man (1980) | Image Source: Prime Video ( Columbia–EMI–Warner Distributors ) — The Elephant Man (1980) | Image Source: Prime Video (Columbia–EMI–Warner Distributors )

17) Captain Phillips (2013)

Captain Phillips (2013) | Image Source: Prime Video (Sony Pictures Releasing)

Captain Phillips, the thriller movie written and directed by Paul Greengrass, is an adaptation of the actual tale of Richard Phillips, played by Tom Hanks, whose cargo ship was hijacked by Somali pirates in 2009. The movie captures the intensified tension between Phillips and the pirates, their head being Muse. The film presents intense performances and a realistic portrayal of kidnapping, firing off the themes of bravery, survival, and human nature in the complications toward a dramatic and emotional climax.

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