Best Biopic Movies: Inspiring True Stories from History to Hollywood

Rob Roy

1995 • 139 min • Budget $28M • Box office $31M

Adventure, History, Drama

In 1700s Scotland's highlands, Rob Roy strives to better his community's lives. He plans to use borrowed money from wealthy landowners to buy cattle and sell them for profit, hoping to create prosperity for everyone. But when the funds are…

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The Aviator

2004 • 170 min • Budget $110M • Box office $213M

Drama

This film chronicles the life of Howard Hughes from 1927 to 1947. It follows his rise to prominence as a successful film producer and aviation innovator, alongside the increasing effects of severe obsessive-compulsive disorder on his mental state.

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Ed Wood

1994 • 127 min • Budget $18M • Box office $5M

Comedy, Drama, History

The film chronicles the life of a director widely considered the "worst of all time." He consistently made low-budget movies with a group of unusual friends, but never achieved mainstream success. The story follows his strange journey through filmmaking, touching…

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Casino

1995 • 179 min • Budget $50M • Box office $116M

Crime, Drama

In 1970s Las Vegas, Sam "Ace" Rothstein, a skilled casino manager, is put in charge of the Tangiers Casino by his mafia bosses. Ace initially succeeds, making the casino a profitable center for gambling and entertainment. But over time, complicated…

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Won't You Be My Neighbor?

2018 • 95 min • Box office $22M

Documentary

For over thirty years, Fred Rogers (1928-2003) hosted a television program where he addressed important life issues with young children. As host, producer, writer, and pianist, he appeared with puppets and friends, speaking directly to his young audience.

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The Intouchables

2011 • 113 min • Budget $13M • Box office $426M

Drama, Comedy

This is the story of two men from vastly different worlds who unexpectedly find a connection. One is a wealthy, paralyzed aristocrat recovering from a paragliding accident. The other is a young man growing up in a disadvantaged neighborhood. Their…

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Hamilton

2025 • 160 min • Budget $12M • Box office $20M

History, Drama

This film adaptation of the acclaimed Broadway musical tells the story of Alexander Hamilton, an American founding father. It presents a modern American perspective on the nation's origins.

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Jackie

2016 • 100 min • Budget $9M • Box office $13M

Drama

This film chronicles the days following President John F. Kennedy's assassination in 1963, focusing on the experiences of First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy. It depicts her life in the immediate aftermath of the tragedy.

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The Founder

2016 • 115 min • Budget $15M • Box office $24M

Drama, History

This is the true story of how Ray Kroc, an Illinois salesman, encountered Mac and Dick McDonald, who were operating a successful burger restaurant in Southern California during the 1950s. Kroc was drawn to their efficient food preparation and recognized…

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Blow

2001 • 124 min • Budget $53M • Box office $83M

Crime, Drama

Growing up in the 1950s, George Jung witnesses his family's financial struggles as his mother criticizes her husband's attempts to provide. Eventually, they face bankruptcy, fueling George's determination to avoid the same fate. In the 1960s, his friend Tuna proposes…

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Conviction

2010 • 107 min • Budget $12M • Box office $11M

Drama

In 1983, when her older brother Kenny is convicted of murder and sentenced to life in prison, Betty Anne Waters, a Massachusetts wife and mother, begins an 18-year fight to prove his innocence. Certain Kenny is innocent, she pursues education,…

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Battle of the Sexes

2017 • 121 min • Budget $25M • Box office $12M

Drama, Comedy, History

This is the true story of the 1973 tennis match between the top-ranked female player, Billie Jean King, and former champion Bobby Riggs, known for his gambling and showmanship.

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Raging Bull

1980 • 129 min • Budget $18M • Box office $23M

Drama

"Raging Bull" is a powerful biographical film about Jake LaMotta, a celebrated boxer whose career was destroyed by his inner turmoil. The film presents an unflinching look at LaMotta's life, exploring how his relentless ambition to win led him to…

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Darkest Hour

2017 • 125 min • Budget $30M • Box office $150M

Drama, History

In May 1940, Winston Churchill faces a critical decision. The future of World War II rests on his shoulders as he weighs the option of negotiating with Adolf Hitler against the prospect of continuing the fight, a choice that could…

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Public Enemies

2009 • 140 min • Budget $100M • Box office $214M

Crime, History, Drama

During the Great Depression, bank robber John Dillinger gains popularity with many Americans struggling through hard times. However, he also becomes a major problem for J. Edgar Hoover and the new FBI. Determined to capture Dillinger, Hoover declares him Public…

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Secretariat

2010 • 123 min • Budget $35M • Box office $60M

Drama

Penny Chenery, a housewife and mother, takes over her father's struggling Meadow Stables in Virginia, even though she knows nothing about horse racing. She overcomes considerable obstacles to succeed in a male-dominated industry, and with the guidance of experienced trainer…

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The Sapphires

2012 • 103 min • Budget $9M • Box office $20M

Comedy, Drama

In 1968, four gifted Aboriginal Australian women find themselves performing for US troops in Vietnam as the singing group The Sapphires. Through their music, they discover themes of love, friendship, and the realities of war.

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Walk the Line

2005 • 136 min • Budget $28M • Box office $186M

Drama, Music, Romance

This film chronicles the life of country music icon Johnny Cash, starting with his childhood on an Arkansas cotton farm and following his ascent to fame at Sun Records in Memphis. There, he recorded alongside fellow rising stars like Elvis…

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Notorious

2009 • 122 min • Box office $43M

Music, Drama, History

"Notorious" tells the story of Christopher Wallace. With remarkable talent and unwavering determination, Wallace evolves from a Brooklyn street hustler – who once sold crack to pregnant women – into one of the greatest rappers ever: The Notorious B.I.G. The…

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Sid and Nancy

1986 • 114 min • Budget $4M • Box office $2M

Drama, Romance

In January 1978, the Sex Pistols, after successful shows in England, tour the southern United States. As tensions rise within the band, Sid Vicious’ unpredictable behavior becomes a problem for his bandmates. They urge him to tour without his girlfriend,…

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Control

2007 • 121 min • Budget $5M • Box office $8M

Drama

This is the story of Ian Curtis, the singer for Joy Division, following him from his teenage years in 1973 to his death in 1980, the day before the band was scheduled to embark on their first tour of the…

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Molly's Game

2017 • 140 min • Budget $30M • Box office $59M

Drama, Crime

Molly Bloom, a talented skier who once dreamed of competing in the Olympics, finds success as an entrepreneur hosting a high-stakes poker game with players from around the world. This new life puts her in the sights of the FBI.

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127 Hours

2010 • 94 min • Budget $18M • Box office $35M

Adventure, Drama, Thriller

This is the true story of Aron Ralston, a mountain climber who must find a way to survive after a boulder falls and traps his arm against a canyon wall in remote Utah.

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The Front Runner

2018 • 113 min • Budget $25M • Box office $3M

Drama, History

In 1987, Colorado Senator Gary Hart emerges as the leading candidate for the Democratic presidential nomination. Popular with younger voters for his intelligence, charisma, and hopeful vision, Hart appears poised to win the election. However, his campaign is suddenly threatened…

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The People vs. Larry Flynt

1996 • 130 min • Budget $36M • Box office $20M

Drama

This biographical drama tells the story of Larry Flynt, the publisher of Hustler magazine, and his struggle to build a successful business while facing public criticism and personal difficulties. The film is set in the turbulent 1970s and shows how…

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Octonauts

2010 • 108 min • Budget $12M • Box office $36M

Action, History, Drama

After defeating Imperial Japanese forces in occupied Shanghai, Ip Man and his family relocate to post-war Hong Kong. Facing financial difficulties, Master Ip establishes a Wing Chun school to teach young people in the city. His increasing fame attracts attention…

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Bugsy

1991 • 136 min • Budget $30M • Box office $49M

Crime, Drama, Mystery

This biographical crime drama tells the story of Ben 'Bugsy' Siegel, a New York gangster known for his style and ruthlessness. During a trip to Los Angeles, Siegel becomes involved with Hollywood and develops a complex relationship with Virginia Hill,…

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Bird

1988 • 161 min • Budget $9M • Box office $2M

Drama, Music

Set in 1940s New York City, the film follows Charlie 'Bird' Parker, a gifted saxophonist who revolutionized jazz with his unique playing. His talent quickly draws attention to him within the city’s thriving jazz scene. But Parker battles a growing…

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The Theory of Everything

2014 • 123 min • Budget $15M • Box office $123M

Drama, Romance

"The Theory of Everything" tells the remarkable story of Stephen Hawking, one of the most celebrated scientists of our time. It follows his passionate romance with Jane Wilde, a fellow student at Cambridge University.

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Nixon

1995 • 192 min • Budget $44M • Box office $13M

Drama, History

The film explores the life and challenges of Richard M. Nixon, who served as President of the United States. It examines the complexities of Nixon's personality, from his difficult upbringing in California to the Watergate scandal that led to his…

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Queen of Katwe

2016 • 124 min • Budget $15M • Box office $10M

Drama

In the impoverished slums of Uganda, a young girl rises above difficult circumstances to achieve mastery in the game of chess.

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The Motorcycle Diaries

2004 • 126 min • Box office $57M

Drama

This film is based on the journals of Che Guevara, the leader of the Cuban Revolution. In his writings, Guevara details his experiences with his close friend Alberto Granado during a motorcycle journey across South America in the early 1950s.

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Hunger

2008 • 96 min • Box office $2M

Drama, History

This is the story of Bobby Sands, an IRA member who spearheaded the 1981 hunger strike. During The Troubles, Irish Republican prisoners undertook the strike to demand political status.

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The Greatest Showman

2017 • 105 min • Budget $84M • Box office $459M

Drama

This is the story of P.T. Barnum, the American showman who founded the circus that would eventually become the renowned Ringling Bros. And Barnum & Bailey Circus.

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Argo

2012 • 120 min • Budget $44M • Box office $232M

Drama, Thriller

Amidst the escalating turmoil of the Iranian Revolution, a CIA exfiltration expert devises a dangerous strategy to rescue six Americans sheltering at the Canadian ambassador's residence.

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Brian's Song

1971 • 73 min

Drama, TV Movie

This moving film tells the true story of American football players Brian Piccolo and Gale Sayers, who developed a deep bond both on and off the field. The story follows Brian Piccolo as he confronts his terminal illness and finds…

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Catch Me If You Can

2002 • 141 min • Budget $52M • Box office $352M

Drama, Crime

Based on a true story, this film follows Frank Abagnale Jr., who, before turning 19, successfully impersonated a Pan Am pilot, doctor, and lawyer, defrauding millions of dollars through forged checks. An FBI agent dedicates himself to capturing Frank, but…

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Senna

2010 • 106 min • Box office $8M

Documentary

"Senna" is a documentary that follows the life of Brazilian racing driver Ayrton Senna, examining his physical and personal journey as he pursued perfection in Formula 1. The film covers his career from his debut in 1984 to his tragic…

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Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid

1969 • 111 min • Budget $6M • Box office $102M

Adventure, Western, Crime

This film follows the adventures of Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid in the late 1890s American West. As the West becomes more settled, their daring robberies capture the attention of everyone. But when a determined posse closes in, they…

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The Irishman

2019 • 209 min • Budget $159M • Box office $968K

Crime, Drama, History

In 1956 Pennsylvania, Frank Sheeran, an Irish war veteran working as a truck driver, crosses paths with mob boss Russell Bufalino. Becoming Bufalino's trusted associate, Frank is dispatched to Chicago to assist Jimmy Hoffa, a powerful union leader with ties…

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BlacKkKlansman

2018 • 136 min • Budget $15M • Box office $93M

Crime, Comedy, Drama

Colorado Springs, late 1970s. African American police officer Ron Stallworth and his Jewish colleague Flip Zimmerman undertake an undercover mission to infiltrate the Ku Klux Klan.

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The King and I

1956 • 133 min • Budget $4M • Box office $21M

Music, Romance, History

Set in 19th-century Siam, the film follows Anna Loenowens, a determined Welsh widow who becomes governess and English tutor to King Mongkut's many wives and children. As Anna navigates the complexities of the royal court, she clashes with the King…

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Alive

1993 • 127 min • Budget $32M • Box office $36M

Adventure, Drama, History

This true story follows a Uruguayan rugby team as they struggle to survive after their plane crashes in the Andes. Facing brutal conditions and limited food, they fight relentlessly to stay alive. The film shows their determination and the strength…

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The Miracle Worker

1962 • 106 min • Budget $500K • Box office $2M

Drama

This film tells the true story of young Helen Keller, who lost her sight and hearing as a baby due to a mysterious illness. It shows her world as a place of silence and darkness, where simple human contact is…

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The Queen

2006 • 103 min • Budget $15M • Box office $123M

Drama, History

"The Queen" offers a close look at the relationship between Queen Elizabeth II and Prime Minister Tony Blair as they navigate the aftermath of Princess Diana's death. The film portrays their efforts to find common ground between the Royal Family's…

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Ray

2004 • 152 min • Budget $40M • Box office $124M

Drama, Music

Ray Charles was born on a Florida sharecropping farm and lost his sight at age seven. Encouraged by his strong-willed mother to be self-reliant, he discovered his talent playing the piano. Performing throughout the South, the soulful singer built a…

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Vice

2018 • 132 min • Budget $60M • Box office $76M

Drama, Comedy

For the 2000 presidential election, George W. Bush chooses Dick Cheney, CEO of Halliburton Co., as his running mate. A seasoned political figure with experience as White House Chief of Staff, House Minority Whip, and Defense Secretary, Cheney is well-acquainted…

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The Polka King

2017 • 95 min

Comedy

Pennsylvania polka icon Jan Lewan hatches a scheme for financial gain that surprises his audience and results in his imprisonment.

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The Old Man & the Gun

2018 • 94 min • Budget $15M • Box office $11M

Comedy, Crime, Drama

This is the true story of Forrest Tucker, who, at 70, makes a daring escape from San Quentin and then embarks on a remarkable series of heists that baffle the police and fascinate the public. A detective becomes increasingly drawn…

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A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood

2019 • 109 min • Budget $25M • Box office $67M

History, Family, Drama

Lloyd Vogel, a cynical and award-winning journalist, reluctantly takes on a profile assignment for Esquire: a piece about the iconic children's television personality, Fred Rogers. Following his meeting with Rogers, Vogel's outlook on life undergoes a profound change.

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Donnie Brasco

1997 • 127 min • Budget $35M • Box office $124M

Crime, Drama, Thriller

An ambitious FBI agent infiltrates a notorious mafia family, blurring the lines between his duty and loyalty. Deep within the criminal underworld, he begins to identify with the mafia life, struggling to maintain his cover while questioning his own morality.…

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The Wolf of Wall Street

2013 • 180 min • Budget $100M • Box office $407M

Crime, Drama, Comedy

A New York stockbroker becomes a key witness in a major securities fraud case, exposing widespread corruption within Wall Street, corporate banking, and organized crime. Based on the true story of Jordan Belfort.

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Pelé: Birth of a Legend

2016 • 107 min • Box office $27K

Drama

This is the life story of Pelé, the legendary Brazilian football player.

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October Sky

1999 • 108 min • Budget $25M • Box office $34M

Drama

Homer Hickam, a boy growing up in a poor West Virginia coal-mining town, becomes captivated by space after seeing Sputnik launch. His family expects him to work in the mines like them, but Homer's passion for rockets is undeniable. He…

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Sully

2016 • 96 min • Budget $60M • Box office $240M

Drama, History

In January 2009, Captain Chesley "Sully" Sullenberger successfully landed a disabled plane on the Hudson River, saving all 155 people on board. While celebrated as a hero for his extraordinary skill, an investigation began that posed a serious threat to…

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The Infiltrator

2016 • 127 min • Budget $28M • Box office $21M

Crime, Drama, Thriller

A U.S. Customs official discovers an extensive money laundering operation connected to Pablo Escobar.

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Mr. Jones

2019 • 119 min • Box office $2M

Thriller, Drama, History

In 1933, Welsh journalist Gareth Jones journeys to Ukraine and witnesses the devastating effects of a widespread famine. He encounters Soviet secret service agents actively suppressing information about the catastrophe. Stalin's forced collectivization of agriculture has caused immense suffering and…

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Kill the Messenger

2014 • 112 min • Budget $5M • Box office $5M

Crime, Drama, Mystery

A reporter faces a relentless and malicious smear campaign after publishing an exposé detailing the CIA's involvement in arming Contra rebels in Nicaragua and smuggling cocaine into California. The campaign pushes him to suicide. Based on the true story of…

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The Hurricane

1999 • 146 min • Budget $50M • Box office $73M

Drama

"Hurricane" is the inspiring true story of Rubin Carter, a successful middleweight boxer whose life changed dramatically when he was wrongly accused of murder in Paterson, New Jersey. Framed for a crime he didn't commit and given a triple life…

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Mank

2020 • 132 min • Budget $25M • Box office $122K

Drama, History

In 1930s Hollywood, acerbic social critic and alcoholic screenwriter Herman J. Mankiewicz frantically works to complete the screenplay for Citizen Kane, offering a sharp look at the era.

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Steve Jobs

2015 • 122 min • Budget $30M • Box office $34M

Drama, History

Behind the scenes of three major product launches, culminating in the 1998 iMac reveal, Steve Jobs offers a personal look at the man who drove the digital revolution.

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Ip Man 3

2015 • 105 min • Budget $36M • Box office $157M

Action, Drama, History

A ruthless gang, headed by a corrupt property tycoon, aims to seize control of the city. Master Ip is compelled to fight back against their power grab.

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The Bling Ring

2013 • 90 min • Budget $15M • Box office $19M

Drama, Crime

Based on true stories, a group of young people driven by a desire for fame uses the internet to locate celebrities and then breaks into their homes to steal.

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Fruitvale Station

2013 • 82 min • Budget $900K • Box office $17M

Drama

In Oakland, California, young African-American Oscar Grant navigates relationships with family, friends, and rivals, as well as encounters with strangers, leading up to the fateful moments on a train platform at Fruitvale Station in the early hours of New Year's…

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Tatsumi

2011 • 94 min

This animated film tells the story of Yoshihiro Tatsumi, the manga writer who changed the art form by creating darker, more mature narratives. The film brings several of his stories to life through animation.

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Hacksaw Ridge

2016 • 139 min • Budget $40M • Box office $175M

Drama, History, War

During the Battle of Okinawa in World War II, Desmond T. Doss, an American Army medic, refuses to take a life on religious grounds. He becomes the first conscientious objector in U.S. History to be awarded the Congressional Medal of…

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Bleed for This

2016 • 116 min • Budget $6M • Box office $6M

Drama

This is the true story of Vinny Pazienza, a world champion boxer who faced the ultimate challenge when a serious car accident left him uncertain if he would ever walk again. He then embarked on one of sports' most remarkable…

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Selena

1997 • 127 min • Budget $20M • Box office $60M

Drama, Music, History

This biographical drama tells the inspiring story of Selena Quintanilla, a Mexican-American singer from a musical family in Texas. Her father, Abraham, quickly sees her talent and starts performing with her locally. As Selena's career grows, she meets and falls…

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Shine

1996 • 105 min • Budget $5M • Box office $35M

Drama

This moving film chronicles pianist David Helfgott's challenging path through classical music, shaped by the demanding expectations of his father and instructors. The film shows how this relentless pressure affects David's mental well-being, ultimately leading to a severe breakdown. It…

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The World's Fastest Indian

2005 • 127 min • Budget $25M • Box office $18M

Drama, Adventure, History

This is the true story of Burt Munro, a New Zealander who dedicated years to building a custom 1920 Indian motorcycle. His relentless work culminated in a 1967 attempt to break the land-speed world record at Utah's Bonneville Salt Flats.

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Kill Your Darlings

2013 • 103 min • Budget $5M • Box office $1M

Drama, Romance, Thriller

In 1944, a murder brings together the leading poets of the emerging Beat Generation: Allen Ginsberg, Jack Kerouac, and William Burroughs.

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The Ten Commandments

1956 • 220 min • Budget $13M • Box office $122M

Drama, History

This historical drama tells the story of a Hebrew infant who escapes death and is raised in the opulent court of a king, eventually becoming a prince. He remains unaware of his true origins. Moses discovers this secret and is…

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Fighting with My Family

2019 • 108 min • Budget $11M • Box office $39M

Comedy

Paige and her brother Zak, raised in a close-knit wrestling family, are thrilled to get a chance to audition for the WWE. When only Paige makes it into the demanding training program, she has to leave her family behind and…

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24 Hour Party People

2002 • 117 min • Box office $2M

Comedy, Drama, Music

Manchester, 1976. Tony Wilson, an ambitious TV news reporter, wants to break into the industry. Inspired by a Sex Pistols concert, he convinces his station to broadcast a performance. Suddenly, punk bands in Manchester want him to manage them. Capitalizing…

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Glory Road

2006 • 118 min • Box office $42M

Drama, History

In 1966, Texas Western coach Don Haskins made history by fielding the first all-black starting lineup in a college basketball team to compete for the NCAA national championship.

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Tombstone

1993 • 130 min • Budget $25M • Box office $73M

Western, Action

In Tombstone, Arizona, retired gunfighter Wyatt Earp lives a peaceful life with his brothers Morgan and Virgil. Their hopes for a good life in the booming mining town are shattered when a brutal gang of outlaws and cattle rustlers brings…

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Chaplin

1992 • 143 min • Budget $31M • Box office $9M

Drama

The film follows an aging Charlie Chaplin as he tells his life story to a biographer. It explores his journey from poverty to fame, including both his successes and difficult relationships, revealing the experiences that shaped the famous comedian. The…

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My All American

2015 • 118 min • Budget $20M

Drama

Freddie Steinmark, a player who wasn't expected to succeed, finds himself with his greatest challenge yet after guiding his team to a championship.

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Braveheart

1995 • 178 min • Budget $72M • Box office $213M

Action, Drama, History

In a small Scottish village, the marriage of William Wallace, a passionate young man, and Murron, his childhood love, is tragically broken when English soldiers brutally murder her. Overcome with grief and rage, Wallace retaliates against those responsible. His actions…

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Men of Honor

2000 • 129 min • Budget $32M • Box office $82M

Drama

Despite facing significant obstacles, Carl Brashear pursues his dream of becoming the Navy's first African-American master diver in this inspiring true story. His initial relationship with a hardened, veteran diving instructor is strained, but through shared experiences, they develop a…

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Hotel Rwanda

2004 • 122 min • Budget $17M • Box office $38M

Drama, History, War

Based on true events, the film is set in Rwanda during the 1990s, a time when over a million Tutsis were murdered in a genocide largely ignored internationally. Hotel owner Paul Rusesabagina uses his hotel to shelter over a thousand…

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Concussion

2015 • 123 min • Budget $35M • Box office $50M

Drama

This dramatic thriller follows the true story of Dr. Bennet Omalu, an American immigrant and brilliant forensic neuropathologist. He made the groundbreaking discovery of CTE, a brain disease linked to football, in a professional player and then bravely fought to…

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Lion

2016 • 118 min • Budget $12M • Box office $140M

Drama

In Calcutta, a five-year-old Indian boy becomes separated from his family and must navigate the city's streets alone. He faces numerous hardships but is eventually adopted by an Australian couple. Twenty-five years later, he embarks on a journey to reunite…

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A Royal Affair

2012 • 137 min • Budget $8M • Box office $14M

Drama, History, Romance

A young queen develops feelings for her royal physician, and together they ignite a revolution that fundamentally alters their country.

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Funny Girl

1968 • 155 min • Budget $14M • Box office $58M

Comedy, Drama, Romance

Set in 1930s show business, the film follows Fanny Brice, a comedienne who rises from poverty in New York's Jewish neighborhood to stardom on the Ziegfeld Follies stage. The movie blends her personal life with her career successes, showing Fanny's…

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The King's Speech

2010 • 118 min • Budget $15M • Box office $414M

Drama, History

The King's Speech is the story of Prince Albert, who becomes King George VI, father to Queen Elizabeth II. When his brother steps down, Albert ('Bertie') unexpectedly inherits the throne. Struggling with a severe stutter and deemed unready to rule,…

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Only the Brave

2017 • 133 min • Budget $38M • Box office $25M

Drama, Action

The Granite Mountain Hotshots face extreme danger as they fight to protect an Arizona community from devastating wildfires.

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7.6

13+

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Summer in February

2013 • 101 min

Drama, Romance

In the early 1900s, the Newlyn School fostered a vibrant artistic community. This film centers on the unconventional Lamorna Group, featuring Alfred Munnings, along with Laura and Harold Knight. Munnings, a fiercely traditional artist now highly celebrated, finds himself caught…

5.4

5.6

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+10

Stronger

2017 • 119 min • Budget $30M • Box office $8M

Drama

Following the 2013 Boston Marathon bombing, a survivor works with law enforcement to identify the perpetrators, all while battling the profound emotional scars of the attack.

7.0

6.9

17+

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+16

The Legend Is Born: Ip Man

2010 • 100 min • Box office $2M

Drama, Action, History

This is the inspiring true story of Ip Man, the highly skilled martial artist who trained Bruce Lee. It follows his journey from early training to his ultimate fight to become the master of Wing Chun.

6.8

7.0

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Straight Outta Compton

2015 • 147 min • Budget $28M • Box office $201M

Drama, Music, History

In 1987, five young men channeled their frustration and anger about life in a dangerous part of America into powerful music. *Straight Outta Compton* tells the true story of these cultural rebels who, armed with lyrics, confidence, and talent, challenged…

7.8

17+

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+10

Man on Wire

2008 • 94 min • Box office $2M

Documentary

In 1974, French high-wire artist Philippe Petit performed an illegal walk between the New York World Trade Center towers, then the tallest buildings in the world. He spent nearly an hour on a wire strung 1,350 feet above the city…

7.4

7.7

13+

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+14

Chariots of Fire

1981 • 123 min • Budget $5M • Box office $58M

Drama, History

In 1920s Britain, a period of social and religious division, this film tells the inspiring stories of Eric Liddell and Harold Abrahams, two young men dedicated to running and striving for Olympic success. Eric, a deeply religious Christian and son…

6.8

7.1

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The Last Emperor

1987 • 163 min • Budget $23M • Box office $44M

Drama, History

This historical drama chronicles the remarkable life of Pu Yi, the last Emperor of China. From a privileged upbringing in the Forbidden City, his life takes a dramatic turn. Abdication, hardship, exploitation by the Japanese, and eventual anonymity as a…

7.6

7.7

13+

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Frost/Nixon

2008 • 122 min • Budget $25M • Box office $27M

Drama, History

Three years after leaving office, Richard Nixon remained silent. However, in the summer of 1977, the former president agreed to a single, comprehensive interview. He intended to address his time in office and the Watergate scandal with renowned interviewer David…

7.3

7.6

17+

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La Bamba

1987 • 108 min • Budget $6M • Box office $54M

Drama, Music

In 1950s Los Angeles, young Latino musician Ritchie Valens becomes an instant star with his heartfelt song "Donna." The song brings fame to Ritchie and stirs strong feelings for him and his girlfriend, also named Donna. But success creates problems.…

7.3

7.0

13+

The Lover

1992 • 115 min • Box office $5M

Drama, Romance

Saigon, 1920s: A French teenager from a poor family and a wealthy Chinese heir form a secret relationship. The girl, wanting to escape her expected life, seeks control through this affair. She captivates her lover with her beauty and courage,…

7.0

6.8

17+

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I Love You Phillip Morris

2010 • 98 min • Budget $13M • Box office $20M

Comedy, Crime, Drama

Steven Russell lives a normal life as a church organist, happily married, and a police officer. His world changes after a serious car accident, revealing he is gay and decides to embrace life fully, even if it means breaking the…

6.4

6.6

17+

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Awakenings

1990 • 120 min • Budget $31M • Box office $52M

Drama

Dr. Malcolm Sayer, a quiet research doctor, changes his life when he tests a drug meant to bring consciousness back to people with a very rare illness. Leonard is the first patient to get the treatment, and his recovery unexpectedly…

7.8

13+

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100

Miss Americana

2020 • 85 min

Documentary, Music

This film offers an intimate portrait of a celebrated artist as she navigates a pivotal moment in her life. It follows her journey toward self-discovery, as she evolves from songwriter and performer into a woman finding strength and agency through…

7.8

7.4

17+

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