"The Brutalist" is a nearly four-hour historical drama starring Adrien Brody as celebrated architect László Tóth. Here's what's real in the new movie.

The simple answer is no, The Brutalist is not based on a true story, and is an entirely fictional film.

The Brutalist tells the story of Hungarian immigrant and holocaust survivor László Tóth, who is trying to rebuild his life in post-war America through his work as an architect. Oscar winner Adrien Brody delved deep into his own family history for his portrayal of the character,

Adrien Brody takes on the main role in the film, and the story has a personal connection for him. Brody's ancestors had a similar fate, having made the decision to come from Hunga