Best Based On True Story Movies & TV Series of the 1970s

The 20 best-rated based on true story movies and TV series of the 1970s on 3eyedraven, ranked by a weighted audience score so the genuinely great rises above one-off perfect ratings. Every title has cast, ratings, trailers and where to watch.

Manhattan 1979 ★ 7.7

All the President's Men 1976 ★ 7.7

Serpico 1973 ★ 7.5

Escape from Alcatraz 1979 ★ 7.5

Badlands 1974 ★ 7.5

Midnight Express 1978 ★ 7.4

The Devils 1971 ★ 7.4

A Bridge Too Far 1977 ★ 7.2

1776 1972 ★ 6.9

Operation Ogre 1979 ★ 6.9

The Sugarland Express 1974 ★ 6.6

Midway 1976 ★ 6.6

In the Realm of the Senses 1976 ★ 6.6

Walking Tall 1973 ★ 6.6

Cromwell 1970 ★ 6.6

The Molly Maguires 1970 ★ 6.3

The Hindenburg 1975 ★ 6.3

Man in the Wilderness 1971 ★ 6.2

A Woman Called Sada Abe 1975 ★ 5.5

Countess Dracula 1971 ★ 5.7