Entertainment – True Life – Movies
True Life Movies – An A to Z Guide
The Aviator (2004)
A biopic depicting the early years of legendary director and aviator Howard Hughes’ career from the late 1920s to the mid 1940s.
Where to watch:
Geoff’s thoughts:
Coming soon
Bezos (2023)
Bezos chronicles the true-life story of Jeff Bezos-a humble yet awkward entrepreneur on his mission to create Amazon, the world’s largest e-commerce company, and turning himself into the richest man in the world.
Where to watch:
Geoff’s thoughts:
Coming soon
BlackBerry (2023)
The story of the meteoric rise and catastrophic demise of the world’s first smartphone.
Where to watch:
In cinemas now (US).
Geoff’s thoughts:
Coming soon
Coalition (2015)
An accurate depiction of the events surrounding the United Kingdom hung parliament in 2010 and the aftermath involving the three main party leaders in attempting to form a government, despite contrasting policies and personal beliefs.
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Geoff’s thoughts:
Coming soon
First Man (2018)
A look at the life of the astronaut, Neil Armstrong, and the legendary space mission that led him to become the first man to walk on the Moon on July 20, 1969.
Where to watch:
Amazon Prime, Apple TV, YouTube, Google Play Movies & TV, Sky Store
Geoff’s thoughts:
Coming soon
The Founder (2016)
The story of Ray Kroc, a salesman who turned two brothers’ innovative fast food eatery, McDonald’s, into the biggest restaurant business in the world, with a combination of ambition, persistence, and ruthlessness.
Where to watch:
Amazon Prime, Apple TV, YouTube, Google Play Movies & TV, Sky Store
Geoff’s thoughts:
Coming soon
Jobs (2013)
The story of Steve Jobs’ ascension from college dropout into one of the most revered creative entrepreneurs of the 20th century.
Where to watch:
Amazon Prime, Apple TV, YouTube, Google Play Movies & TV, Sky Store
Geoff’s thoughts:
Coming soon
Oppenheimer (2023)
The story of American scientist, J. Robert Oppenheimer, and his role in the development of the atomic bomb.
Where to watch:
Amazon Prime, Apple TV, Sky Store
Geoff’s thoughts:
Coming soon
Pirates of Silicon Valley (1999)
History of Apple and Microsoft.
Where to watch:
Geoff’s thoughts:
Coming soon
The Pursuit of Happyness (2006)
A struggling salesman takes custody of his son as he’s poised to begin a life-changing professional career.
Where to watch:
Netflix, Amazon Prime, Apple TV, YouTube, Google Play Movies & TV, Sky Store
Geoff’s thoughts:
Coming soon
Reagan (2024)
A drama based on the life of Ronald Reagan, from his childhood to his time in the oval office.
Where to watch:
Amazon (US), UK TBC
Geoff’s thoughts:
“A very good biography about Ronald Reagan. It showed the difference he made to the world including the fall of the Soviet Union. He was a very principled man”
The Social Network (2010)
As Harvard student Mark Zuckerberg creates the social networking site that would become known as Facebook, he is sued by the twins who claimed he stole their idea and by the co-founder who was later squeezed out of the business.
Where to watch:
Netflix, NowTV, Amazon Prime, Apple TV, YouTube, Google Play Movies & TV, Sky Store
Geoff’s thoughts:
Coming soon
Steve Jobs (2015)
Steve Jobs takes us behind the scenes of the digital revolution, to paint a portrait of the man at its epicenter. The story unfolds backstage at three iconic product launches, ending in 1998 with the unveiling of the iMac.
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Where to watch:
NowTV, Amazon Prime, Apple TV, YouTube, Google Play Movies & TV, Sky Store
Geoff’s thoughts:
Coming soon