Like several other movies on this list, this 2014 film also deals with one of the events of World War II. This time, it’s from a British perspective. It tells the story of Alan Turing, a man who is considered to be one of the first computer scientists ever and a mathematical genius in general.
Historically speaking, the events in the film are dubbed as true to reality. When it comes to Turing’s character, however, it seems that there are some inaccuracies – Turing is portrayed as socially inept, while it appears that in reality, he had good social skills.
Kingdom of Heaven
Like any film which tries to depict a religious conflict, Ridley Scott’s "Kingdom of Heaven" was controversial from day one, and that controversy also applied to the film’s historical accuracy. The film tells the story of Balian of Ibelin who travels to Jerusalem during the Crusades and ends up becoming the city’s defender.
Despite a few dramatizations, many of the characters in the film are based on actual historical figures, and events, such as the Battle of Hattin, are shown accurately. The film succeeds in the portrayal of the battles and helps explain the decline and fall of the First Kingdom of Jerusalem.
Spotlight
The film "Spotlight" from 2015, centers around the Boston Globe’s investigative journalism team of the same name. The film centers on their investigation into the systemic sexual abuse of children by numerous Roman Catholic priests in the Boston area.
The reports on which the film is based earned the paper a Pulitzer Prize and the story and performances in the film earned the filmmakers an Academy Award for Best Picture. According to the website, Information is Beautiful, the movie was rated 76.2 percent accurate when compared to the actual events.
Elizabeth
Having a full historical period named after you means you left quite a legacy. Queen Elizabeth I is one of the few people to be awarded this honor. With her uncompromising stance in the face of patriarchy, it's hardly a surprise.
We would be rightfully skeptical thinking there is no way that dialogues were historically accurate. When it comes to thrones changing hands, however, there are books and proofs galore. Visually speaking, in order to capture the true sense of the time, costumes, hair, and makeup were based on portraits of the queen from back then.
Frost/Nixon
This biopic was directed by Ron Howard, who adapted it from a play of the same name. The film is essentially a retelling of the interviews that talk show host David Frost had with President Richard Nixon. What started as Nixon's attempt to gain forgiveness and possibly rebuild his political career turned into a discussion of his Watergate failures.
Scenes that depict what happened backstage or off-camera were subjected to dramatic license. The film was nominated for dozens of awards. It ended up winning Las Vegas Film Society Awards, including Best Film and Best Director.