true-life
From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary Englishtrue-lifeˌtrue-ˈlife adjective [only before noun] REAL/NOT IMAGINARYbased on real facts and not invented a true-life adventureExamples from the Corpustrue-life• This true-life horror story coming out of Los Angeles a few years back became an instant media sensation.• a true-life horror story• These true-life oases in the middle of a desert are a marvel of nature.• She tries not to think about the media scrutiny ahead or the difficulties of tackling a true-life part.• This compelling true-life story will entice even reluctant readers.