The Most Historically Accurate Hollywood Films

Born on the Fourth of July

Oliver Stone's biopic about Vietnam War veteran and activist Ron Kovic has become the blanket film for veterans everywhere. Stone's first-hand knowledge of war helped him make the film both look and feel right. The portrayal of emotional turmoil that veterans face during and after the war is palpable to viewers through Tom Cruise's incredible performance. The film won two Oscars.

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The More You Know

  • For Dr. Strangelove, Peter Sellers was paid $1 million, 55 percent of the film’s budget.
  • George Washington Opened a Whiskey Distillery After His Presidency
  • Lyndon B. Johnson Gave Interviews From the Bathroom
  • Betsy Ross Didn't Design and Sew the First American Flag
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