40+ Historically Inaccurate Movies That Got the Facts All Wrong

Movies are great, but not all of them get the facts right. Let's take a closer look at historically inaccurate movies that took creative liberties. Join us on a journey through cinematic history where accuracy often takes a backseat to storytelling. From blockbuster hits to cult classics, from big-time directors to lesser-known ones, no one's safe when it comes to truthfully telling a real-life story.

Bohemian Rhapsody

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Bohemian Rhapsody

Movies are great, but not all of them get the facts right. Let's take a closer look at historically inaccurate movies that took creative liberties. Join us on a journey through cinematic history where accuracy often takes a backseat to storytelling. From blockbuster hits to cult classics, from big-time directors to lesser-known ones, no one's safe when it comes to truthfully telling a real-life story.[/SocialIntro] [post_page_title]Bohemian Rhapsody[/post_page_title] This movie is all about the rock band Queen. The movie's climax features a nearly identical recreation of Queen's iconic Live Aid performance at Wembley Stadium. It was so precise that the filmmakers even used multiple camera angles to match the original performance. [caption id="attachment_1675" align="aligncenter" width="1000"] Twitter // @ju1iaparkhurst[/caption] Most of the film is true, but some parts are made up. For instance, Paul Prenter didn't get fired for saying Mercury should go solo, he got fired for throwing a wild party at Mercury's house.

Pocahontas

[post_page_title]Pocahontas[/post_page_title] Pocahontas was a real historical figure, born around 1596 in the Powhatan Confederacy in what is now Virginia, USA. However, Pocahontas wasn't her real name - her birth name was Matoaka.

Pocahontas

Disney often changes real stories in their animated films. In this one, they show a friendship between Pocahontas and John Smith. In reality, Pocahontas was only 10 years old at the time, while John Smith was an authority figure.

Cool Runnings

[post_page_title]Cool Runnings[/post_page_title] Cool Runnings was produced by Walt Disney Pictures. This movie tells the story of a bobsleigh team in the 1988 Winter Olympics. But it includes extra drama, especially at the end.

Cool Runnings

In reality, they didn't carry their sled and didn't get much applause from the crowd. Instead, they walked alongside it and got only a bit of attention from the audience.

A Knight's Tale

[post_page_title]A Knight's Tale[/post_page_title] At its core, A Knight's Tale is a love story between William Thatcher and Lady Jocelyn. A few critics really criticized this movie for not getting history right, but they're in the minority.

A Knight's Tale

They mainly have two complaints - the rock music and how the victorious knights are praised. The weirdest thing may be that they're upset about rock music, as everybody knows rock wasn't a thing in medieval Europe. This unusual mix of period drama and contemporary music gives the film a unique and memorable atmosphere.