Factual film may refer to: * Historical film *

Biographical film A biographical film or biopic () is a film that dramatizes the life of a non-fictional or historically-based person or people. Such films show the life of a historical person and the central character's real name is used. They differ from docudra ...

, a film that dramatizes the life of a non-fictional or historically-based person or people *

Film based on a true story This is a list of films and miniseries that are based on actual events. All films on this list are from American production unless indicated otherwise. Not all films have remained true to the genuine history of the event or the characters they ...

* Documentary film, a nonfictional motion picture intended to document some aspect of reality, primarily for the purposes of instruction, education, or maintaining a historical record

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