Kutcher captured some mannerisms, but the portrayal is criticized for simplifying Jobs' personality, motivations, and key relationships, particularly with Wozniak.

Wozniak himself heavily criticized the portrayal's accuracy regarding his personality, motivations, appearance, and interactions with Jobs, calling it "very wrong."

Markkula was a key early investor and CEO. The film depicts his involvement, though specific interactions (like negotiations) may be dramatized or inaccurate.

Kottke was a real friend and early employee denied stock by Jobs. The film depicts this, but specific scenes dramatizing their interactions are likely fictional.

Brennan was Jobs' girlfriend and mother of his first child, Lisa. The film accurately shows Jobs' initial denial of paternity but simplifies her story arc.

The film depicts Rock negatively, clashing with Jobs. Sources indicate Rock was actually quite supportive; the conflict shown might better reflect others not depicted.

The film accurately portrays Jobs attending Reed College briefly, dropping out, but continuing to audit classes like calligraphy.

Jobs did travel to India seeking spiritual enlightenment, which the film depicts, albeit in a simplified montage.

Jobs worked at Atari and got Wozniak's help on Breakout. However, the film misrepresents the timeframe (days, not one night) and omits Jobs lying to Wozniak about the payment amount.

Apple was founded in the Jobs family garage. However, Wozniak disputes the film's portrayal of motivations and who had the initial vision for personal computers' impact.

Wozniak presented his own work at the Homebrew Computer Club. Wozniak stated Jobs wasn't initially focused on social impact, but rather on selling PC boards based on Wozniak's design.

Markkula's crucial investment happened. The film adds a negotiation scene which reportedly didn't occur; Jobs accepted the initial offer.

The film accurately depicts Jobs' initial denial of being Lisa's father when informed by Chrisann Brennan.

The film reflects Jobs' well-documented intense, perfectionist, and often abrasive leadership style.

Accurately portrays the incident where Jobs denied founder's stock to his friend and early employee Daniel Kottke.

The film shows the conflict leading to Jobs leaving Apple in 1985 but simplifies the complex boardroom politics and events.

Wozniak stated that the confrontational scenes depicted between him and Jobs never happened.

Wozniak had significantly reduced his role at Apple much earlier than the film depicts and didn't leave under the circumstances shown.

The film jumps from Jobs' 1985 ousting to his return, omitting the crucial NeXT and Pixar period, which was formative for his later success and leadership style.

The film ends around the time of the iPod's introduction, using this milestone but framing it with a voiceover of the "Think Different" ad campaign text.

The film fails to show the pivotal visit to Xerox PARC, which heavily influenced the graphical user interface development for Lisa and Macintosh.

Key scenes were filmed in the actual Los Altos house and garage where Steve Jobs grew up and Apple Computer was started.

Captures the visual aesthetic and vibe of the burgeoning computer hobbyist and entrepreneurial scene in Silicon Valley during that era.

Represents the setting of Jobs' short and unconventional college experience.

Wardrobe, hairstyles, cars, and early computer hardware (like the Apple I/II) generally reflect the specific time periods depicted.

The setting is represented, but the interactions and the spirit of the club are disputed by co-founder Steve Wozniak.

Recreates the setting of this important early computer show where the Apple II debuted.

Shows the progression from the garage to more formal, albeit still early-days, office spaces typical of a startup.

By omitting the 1985-1997 period, the film fails to depict the settings associated with Jobs' significant work at NeXT and Pixar.