James Cameron's "Titanic" (1997) is praised for its meticulous attention to detail and historical accuracy in many respects, particularly in the recreation of the ship itself. However, as a dramatized account, it does take certain liberties with historical facts and features fictional characters alongside real-life figures. Below are some of the historical inaccuracies: 1. **Jack and Rose**: The central characters, Jack Dawson (Leonardo DiCaprio) and Rose DeWitt Bukater (Kate Winslet), are entirely fictional. Their romance and storyline were created for the film. 2. **The Depiction of Real People**: Some characters in the movie were based on real people, but their portrayals were not always accurate. For instance, First Officer William Murdoch is shown to accept a bribe, shoot a passenger during the evacuation, and then commit suicide. There's no historical evidence for this depiction, and it was met with criticism from Murdoch's surviving relatives. 3. **Breakup of the Ship**: In the film, the Titanic breaks in half with the stern rising dramatically before it sinks. While the ship did break in two, subsequent research has indicated that the breakup would have been somewhat different from what was represented in the movie, likely occurring at a lower angle. 4. **The Sinking Timeline**: The film compresses and alters the timeline of the sinking for dramatic purposes. Some interactions and the length of time events took to unfold have been adjusted. 5. **The Portrayal of J. Bruce Ismay**: The film presents White Star Line managing director J. Bruce Ismay as a somewhat cowardly figure who pushed for the ship to go faster and then escaped in a lifeboat, implying that his actions were dishonorable. Contemporary accounts and inquiries do confirm he left on a lifeboat, but the broader context of his actions is still the subject of historical discussion. 6. **The Strauss Couple**: The film shows Isidor and Ida Strauss choosing to die together on the ship when Ida refuses a lifeboat seat to stay with her husband. While it is true that they died together, reports suggest that she did not get into a lifeboat and then get back out again; she just never boarded. 7. **Starboard Propeller Scene**: Jack and Rose's famous scene at the Titanic's stern with the starboard propeller is not feasible, as the Titanic was actually docked on its port side at Southampton, meaning the starboard propeller would not have been so easily accessible. 8. **Language and Mannerisms**: Some of the language and behaviors displayed by the characters may not be accurate for the time period. Linguistic anachronisms can be noticed by discerning audiences familiar with early 20th-century speech. 9. **Historic Events**: Certain minor events or the timing of some occurrences, like when exactly the distress flares were fired, may not be precise. 10. **Technology and Practices**: There are minor errors in the depiction of the ship's technology, practices, and policies. It's important to recognize though that "Titanic" is largely acclaimed for its visual spectacle and for raising public interest in the tragic historical event. Moreover, some aspects of the film that were considered accurate at the time of its release have been reassessed in light of ongoing research and new discoveries about the sinking of the Titanic.