Fiction's beauty lies in its ability to create worlds where anything is possible. Events that may appear utterly implausible or far-fetched find their natural place within a fictional tale.
Undoubtedly, the stories woven into numerous books and films often lead us to wonder, "What if that actually happened in real life?" Yet, remarkably, in certain instances, it did.
Check out this gallery for some films you'd never guess took inspiration from real-life events.