"Based on a true story" is one of those film-marketing buzzphrases that means al...

		dvorak365 on March 15, 2017 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: An 85-year old millionaire hides $1M treasure in t... "Based on a true story" is one of those film-marketing buzzphrases that means almost nothing. If the initial inspiration for the story is a true story, even if it bears little resemblance to the final product, it is "based on a true story". See also: Subway's "made with 100% chicken"