Popular Biopics That Got the Facts Wrong

The Social Network – While brilliantly made, it exaggerated Mark Zuckerberg’s motives and dramatized Facebook’s founding conflicts.

Bohemian Rhapsody – Celebrated Queen’s legacy but played fast and loose with timelines, especially about Freddie Mercury’s illness.

The Greatest Showman – Glorified P.T. Barnum while omitting his exploitation of performers and controversial business practices.

Rocketman – Elton John approved it, but some events and relationships were condensed or altered for emotional impact.

Sanju – Focused on Sanjay Dutt’s redemption arc while downplaying darker aspects of his legal and drug-related troubles.

The Imitation Game – Misrepresented Alan Turing’s personality and work environment, simplifying complex wartime codebreaking realities.