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The Real Story of...

20164 seasonsTV SeriesDocumentary

The real story of uncovers the true stories upon which some of the most famous, Oscar nominated movies of recent years for bass, but what really happened is far more thrilling and revealing than what made it onto the big screen.

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Seasons & Episodes

E1
United 93
Jul 29, 2019
E2
American Gangster
May 17, 2019
E3
Selena
Jan 31, 2020
E4
Argo
Aug 28, 2019 7.0
E5
13 Hours
Aug 21, 2019
E6
Serpico
Jun 26, 2019

Cast

ASAlisdair Simpson
Alisdair Simpson
Self - Narrator

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2002 · 7.7
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1983 · 7.4
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2001 · 7.2
Whitstable Pearl
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2021 · 6.7
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2004 · 8.2
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2006 · 7.6
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2010 · 6.9
Jack and the Beanstalk: The Real Story
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2001 · 6.8
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2018 · 6.8
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The Real Story of... — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Real Story of...?

The Real Story of... is streaming on Peacock Premium, Peacock Premium Plus and REELZ+ in United States. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is The Real Story of... on Netflix?

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

Is The Real Story of... on Amazon Prime Video?

Yes — The Real Story of... is included with an Amazon Prime Video subscription in United States as of September 2026.

Where can I watch The Real Story of... for free?

The Real Story of... is available to stream free (with ads) on Amazon Prime Video and Spectrum On Demand in United States.

How many seasons are in The Real Story of...?

The Real Story of... has 4 seasons in total (24 episodes). The series concluded in 2020.

Are all episodes of The Real Story of... out yet?

Yes — all 24 episodes across 4 seasons of The Real Story of... are out and available to stream.

Is there a Season 5 of The Real Story of...?

No — The Real Story of... ended after 4 seasons, so there is no Season 5.