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The Real Story

10.020085 seasonsTV-14TV SeriesDocumentary

Discover the true stories involving very real people, places and events -- some known to the public, others hidden from it -- that went on to inspire some of Hollywood's biggest hits, most iconic heroes and notorious villains.

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Seasons & Episodes

E1
Star Trek
Jun 30, 2013 6.0
E2
Live Free or Die Hard
Jul 7, 2013
E3
Platoon
Jul 14, 2013
E4
The Da Vinci Code
Jul 21, 2013
E5
Scream
Jul 28, 2013

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The Real Story — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Real Story?

The Real Story is streaming on Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Essential and Paramount Plus in United States. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is The Real Story on Netflix?

No, The Real Story is not on Netflix in United States as of September 2026. It's currently on Paramount Plus Premium and Paramount Plus Essential.

Is The Real Story on Amazon Prime Video?

No, The Real Story isn't on Amazon Prime Video in United States right now. It's on Paramount Plus Premium and Paramount Plus Essential instead.

Where can I watch The Real Story for free?

The Real Story is available on Paramount Plus Premium and Paramount Plus Essential in United States, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.

How many seasons are in The Real Story?

The Real Story has 5 seasons in total (26 episodes). The series concluded in 2013.

Are all episodes of The Real Story out yet?

Yes — all 26 episodes across 5 seasons of The Real Story are out and available to stream.

Is there a Season 6 of The Real Story?

No — The Real Story ended after 5 seasons, so there is no Season 6.