8 Upcoming Films Based on Shocking True Crimes

American Made brings the real-life exploits of Barry Seal, a hustler for the drug kingpin Pablo Escobar, to the big screen. The CIA recruits Seal, a former TWA pilot, to run one of the biggest covert operations in American history, much to the chagrin of the Reagan administration. The movie stars Tom Cruise as Barry Seal, Sarah Wright as Lucy Seal, and Domhnall Gleeson as Monty Schafer.

Release date: Sept. 29