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Based on a True Story

5.720171h 37mMovieThrillerMystery

Delphine is the author of an autobiographical novel that has become a bestseller. Exhausted by the promotional tour, just when she feels out of place, paralyzed by the idea of having to start writing again, she meets Elle, a young,…

DirectorRoman Polanski
WritersOlivier Assayas·Roman Polanski
ProducerWassim Béji

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Cast · Directed by Roman Polanski

ESEmmanuelle Seigner
Emmanuelle Seigner
Delphine
EGEva Green
Eva Green
Elle
VPVincent Perez
Vincent Perez
François
DPDominique Pinon
Dominique Pinon
Raymond
BRBrigitte Roüan
Brigitte Roüan
The Documentalist
CCCamille Chamoux
Camille Chamoux
The Press Agent
JDJosée Dayan
Josée Dayan
Karina
NLNoémie Lvovsky
Noémie Lvovsky
The Exhibition Curator
LB
Leonello Brandolini
The Italian Editor
ÉMÉdith Le Merdy
Édith Le Merdy
The Neighbor
EQ
Elisabeth Quin
The Journalist
DBDamien Bonnard
Damien Bonnard
The Sound Engineer

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Based on a True Story — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Based on a True Story?

Based on a True Story is streaming on Amazon Prime Video in India. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Based on a True Story on Netflix?

No, Based on a True Story is not on Netflix in India as of September 2026. It's currently on Amazon Prime Video.

Is Based on a True Story on Amazon Prime Video?

Yes — Based on a True Story is included with an Amazon Prime Video subscription in India as of September 2026.

Where can I watch Based on a True Story for free?

Based on a True Story is available on Amazon Prime Video in India, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.