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Based on a True Story (2023)

Name: This Week's Guest
Released: 2024-11-21

Where can I watch?

As of 2026-09-12, Based on a True Story (2023) streams on 5 of 6 tracked regions. India: JioHotstar. United States: Peacock Premium, Peacock Premium Plus. United Kingdom: Sky Go, Now TV. Germany: Joyn Plus, Joyn. Brazil: Globoplay.

TV-MA · 2023 · Canceled · 2 seasons · 16 episodes

TMDB 7.0 · 153 votes

Created by Craig Rosenberg

True Crime is an obsession that never dies.

The lives of a realtor, a plumber and a former tennis star unexpectedly collide, exposing America’s obsession with true crime, murder and the slow-close toilet seat.

Availability by country

Streaming in 6 of 6 tracked countries as of 2026-09-12.

Country	Licensed apps
India	JioHotstar
United States	Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Fandango At Home, Amazon Video, Peacock Premium, Peacock Premium Plus
United Kingdom	Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Sky Store, Sky Go, Now TV
Japan	Amazon Video
Germany	Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, maxdome Store, MagentaTV, Videoload, Joyn, Freenet meinVOD, Joyn Plus
Brazil	Globoplay

Country

Licensed apps

India

JioHotstar

United States

Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Fandango At Home, Amazon Video, Peacock Premium, Peacock Premium Plus

United Kingdom

Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Sky Store, Sky Go, Now TV

Japan

Amazon Video

Germany

Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, maxdome Store, MagentaTV, Videoload, Joyn, Freenet meinVOD, Joyn Plus

Brazil

Globoplay

FAQ

Where can I watch Based on a True Story in United States?

As of 2026-09-12, in United States: Based on a True Story streams on Peacock Premium, Peacock Premium Plus; rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Fandango At Home, Amazon Video.

Where can I watch Based on a True Story in India?

Licensed apps in India: JioHotstar.

Where can I watch Based on a True Story in United Kingdom?

Licensed apps in United Kingdom: Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Sky Store, Sky Go, Now TV.

Where can I watch Based on a True Story in Japan?

Licensed apps in Japan: Amazon Video.

Where can I watch Based on a True Story in Germany?

Licensed apps in Germany: Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, maxdome Store, MagentaTV, Videoload, Joyn, Freenet meinVOD, Joyn Plus.

Where can I watch Based on a True Story in Brazil?

Licensed apps in Brazil: Globoplay.

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