The "Science-based on a true story" Arc

Movies based on true events, dealing with Science or Exploration.

The Right Stuff
Apollo 13
October Sky
The Aviator

Not necessarily those 4 movies, but you get the idea. I had trouble thinking of any that were not about space or Aviation, but that’s probably just my taste.

Something the Lord Made
Glory & Honor

Another one that has come recomended to me:
The Dish

Einstein and Eddington, a movie about the theory of relativity. Bonus geek points: Gollum as Einstein and the Tenth Doctor as Eddington!