Real Stories

Real Stories is an ongoing series about the true stories behind movies and TV shows. It’s that simple.

Browse the full Real Stories archive below

A number of real gangsters inspired the characters of Francis Ford Coppola's masterpiece. Read More

January 21, 2022

Shonda Rhimes' latest series tells the story of a young woman pretending to be a German heiress. Read More

January 18, 2022

The new miniseries tells the story behind the unauthorized release of Pamela Anderson and Tommy Lee's sex tape. Read More

January 13, 2022

Joseph Gordon-Levitt stars as the controversial ex-CEO of Uber in Showtime's upcoming series. Read More

January 10, 2022

A look at the man known for his big nose and even bigger guts. Read More

January 5, 2022

Michael B. Jordan stars in the movie as 1st Sergeant Charles Monroe King, a war hero who left behind a… Read More

December 19, 2021

While the plot of this iconic movie is not based on a true story, the premise is backgrounded in real… Read More

December 15, 2021

And a look at that asteroid heading for Earth right now (seriously). Read More

December 9, 2021

The biopic stars Zachary Levy as NFL MVP Kurt Warner. Read More

December 6, 2021