Sometimes, art imitates life. Welcome to WatchMojo, and today we’re counting down our picks for the most acclaimed films that captured a different slice of American history with surprising accuracy. Our countdown includes "Zodiac", "Apollo 13", "Lincoln", "12 Years a Slave", "The Big Short", and more! How accurate is our list? If you have a film about American history that feels real, let us know in the comments below!

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