Mind-Blowing Films That Are Based on Real People

The Pursuit of Happyness

Will Smith stars in this gut-wrenching biopic about Chris Gardner, a homeless father who attempts to become a stockbroker all while raising his young son. The Pursuit of Happyness will twist your heart in a knot when you learn about the real-life consequences that happen when you lose your house, start anew, and try to make things work without letting the chaos consume you. 

The King

In this reimagining of Shakespeare's Henriad tale, The King tells the story of Henry V (played by Tom Glynn-Carney) who is crowned king after both his father and brother die tragically. The film follows Henry V's baser desires, depicting the life of a man who took advantage of the king's ability to drink and canoodle with whomever he wanted, simply because he was a child when he had to accept the role. 

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Post originally appeared on Upbeat News.