The main characters looking solemn on the poster for Saving Private Ryan (1998)
Movies based on historical fiction have long showcased real events or real time periods with fictional characters and set against fictional premises. Epic historical events can be made more accessible to viewers when shown through the lens of a fictional, ordinary character. Presenting real events from a new perspective can make history come alive in new ways. Since history is so vast, it is often easy to insert fictional characters into true stories.
Shakespeare in Love creates a sweet origin story for one of the most well-known English playwrights. Since Shakespeare lived so long ago, much about his actual life is unknown. This makes him a natural historical figure to project fictional stories onto. There are so many lost years of the Bard's life that it is easy to create myths about the real man. Although Shakespeare was married, it is certainly possible that, theoretically, he was in other romantic relationships throughout his life.
6 'Titanic' Directed by James Cameron James Cameron's Titanic features Leonardo DiCaprio and Kate Winslet as fictional star-crossed lovers Jack and Rose, respectively. This famous fictional love story is set against the backdrop of a real tragedy and features some real characters who were on board the Titanic during its fateful first voyage. Rose and Jack's doomed relationship is captivating to watch as it unfolds, even as it is destined to end in tragedy.
Release Date November 18, 1959 Director William Wyler Cast Charlton Heston , Jack Hawkins , Haya Harareet , Stephen Boyd , Hugh Griffith , Martha Scott Runtime 212 minutes Main Genre Action 4 'Gladiator' Directed by Ridley Scott Gladiator follows fictional Roman general Maximus Decimus Meridius as he is forced into slavery and becomes a gladiator who fights in Rome's Colosseum. He seeks revenge against Commodus for the death of his family.
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