10 Movies & Shows Like One Chance (2013)

Description: This film shares themes of perseverance and overcoming adversity, focusing on a protagonist who faces immense personal and professional challenges while striving for success.

Fact: The film is based on the true story of Chris Gardner, whose struggles with homelessness while raising his son inspired the story. The misspelling of 'Happyness' in the title was intentional, taken from a mural Gardner saw during his hardships.

Description: This psychological thriller delves into the pressures of artistic perfection, showcasing a protagonist's descent into obsession and self-destruction in her pursuit of excellence.

Fact: Natalie Portman trained in ballet for over a year to prepare for her role. Some of the dance sequences were performed by a body double, but most were Portman herself.

Description: The film explores themes of ambition, excess, and moral decay, following a protagonist whose relentless pursuit of wealth leads to both success and downfall.

Fact: The real Jordan Belfort, on whom the film is based, makes a cameo appearance. The movie holds the record for the most uses of the F-word in a non-documentary film.

Description: The film examines ambition, betrayal, and the cost of success, centered around a protagonist whose revolutionary idea leads to both triumph and personal conflict.

Fact: The screenplay was written by Aaron Sorkin, who completed the first draft in just two weeks. Many of the characters' dialogues were heavily fictionalized for dramatic effect.

Description: It focuses on a protagonist overcoming a personal challenge with the help of an unconventional mentor, showcasing themes of courage and self-improvement.

Fact: Colin Firth worked with a dialect coach to perfect King George VI's stammer. The film's budget was relatively modest, but it went on to win multiple Academy Awards, including Best Picture.

Description: It portrays the emotional and professional highs and lows of a rising artist, focusing on themes of fame, love, and personal sacrifice in the entertainment industry.

Fact: This is the fourth remake of the original 1937 film. Lady Gaga performed all her songs live during filming, and many scenes were improvised to capture raw emotion.

Description: This film highlights the struggles of a genius working against societal and personal obstacles, emphasizing themes of perseverance and intellectual triumph.

Fact: The screenplay was inspired by the biography 'Alan Turing: The Enigma.' The film's title refers to Turing's concept of a test to determine a machine's ability to exhibit intelligent behavior.

Description: It explores the intense drive for perfection and the sacrifices made in the pursuit of artistic excellence, highlighting the psychological and emotional toll on the protagonist.

Fact: The film was shot in just 19 days, and much of the drumming was performed live by the actors. The script was based on the writer-director's own experiences in a competitive jazz band.

Description: It portrays the resilience and determination of a brilliant mind facing physical limitations, focusing on personal and professional triumphs amid adversity.

Fact: Eddie Redmayne spent months studying Stephen Hawking's life and mannerisms to prepare for the role. Hawking himself approved of the film and allowed the use of his copyrighted voice.

Description: This movie delves into the struggles of balancing personal dreams with reality, featuring protagonists who face setbacks and compromises in their artistic careers.

Fact: The opening highway musical sequence was filmed in a single take during a real traffic jam on a closed Los Angeles freeway. The film pays homage to classic Hollywood musicals while updating the genre for modern audiences.