278 Essential Biopic Films

Kill the Irishman

2011 • 106 min • Box office $1M

Action, Crime, Thriller

In the summer of 1976, thirty-six bombs explode in Cleveland as a violent conflict erupts between Irish mobster Danny Greene and the Italian mafia. Based on a true story, Kill the Irishman tells the story of Greene's ascent from a…

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The Banker

2020 • 120 min

Drama

During the 1960s, two entrepreneurs develop a clever business strategy to promote housing integration and equal opportunity for all Americans.

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Blue Caprice

2013 • 93 min

Crime, Drama, Thriller

This movie tells the story of the Beltway sniper attacks. It is based on the real events that occurred.

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Hands of Stone

2016 • 111 min • Budget $20M • Box office $5M

Drama

Boxing legend Roberto Duran and his trainer Ray Arcel forge a profound connection that transforms both of their lives.

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Jarhead

2005 • 123 min • Budget $72M • Box office $97M

Drama, War

Jarhead follows US Marine Anthony Swofford during the Gulf War. Following intense boot camp, Swofford and his unit are deployed to the Persian Gulf, anticipating combat. However, they are largely kept in a waiting position. Swofford grapples with anxieties about…

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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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War Dogs

2016 • 114 min • Budget $50M • Box office $86M

Comedy, Crime, Drama

This is the true story of David Packouz and Efraim Diveroli, two young men who secured a $300 million deal with the Pentagon to supply weapons to American allies in Afghanistan.

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Coach Carter

2005 • 136 min • Budget $30M • Box office $76M

Drama, History

This is a true story about Ken Carter, the head basketball coach at Richmond High School. In 1999, he made national news when he decided to bench his undefeated team. His reason: the players weren't meeting academic standards.

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Lynley

2015 • 124 min • Budget $60M • Box office $101M

Drama, Comedy

This film tells the story of a Long Island single mother who overcame hardship to become a highly successful entrepreneur.

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The Man Who Knew Infinity

2016 • 108 min • Box office $11M

Drama, History

Born into poverty in Madras, India, Srinivasa Ramanujan Iyengar gains entry to Cambridge University during World War I. There, under the mentorship of Professor G.H. Hardy, he pioneers new mathematical theories.

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Experimenter

2015 • 97 min • Box office $224K

Drama, History

Yale University, 1961. Stanley Milgram conducts a psychology experiment that remains impactful today: participants believe they are administering painful electric shocks to a friendly stranger in another room. Despite the stranger's pleas to stop, most subjects continue the experiment, delivering…

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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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The Informant!

2009 • 108 min • Budget $22M • Box office $41M

Drama, Comedy, Crime

Mark Whitacre is a promising employee at Archer Daniels Midland (ADM), a major agricultural company. He unexpectedly becomes a whistleblower, revealing ADM's international price-fixing scheme to the FBI. However, Whitacre also hopes that his actions will earn him public acclaim…

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The Report

2019 • 119 min • Budget $8M • Box office $275K

Drama

Daniel Jones, the lead investigator for a major Senate study on the CIA's detention and interrogation program, uncovers evidence of brutal, immoral, and ineffective practices. Determined to reveal the truth, Jones fights against powerful forces who want to keep the…

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The Current War

2018 • 108 min • Budget $30M • Box office $12M

Drama, History

In a fierce rivalry, electrical innovators Thomas Edison and George Westinghouse battle for dominance. Both strive to develop a reliable electrical system and successfully sell it to the public.

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Midnight Express

1978 • 121 min • Budget $2M • Box office $35M

Drama, Crime

"Midnight Express" tells the true story of Billy Hayes, an American student who gets caught smuggling drugs in Turkey. He's sentenced to a harsh prison term, and his only chance for freedom rests on appeals from his lawyer, family, and…

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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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Jobs

2013 • 129 min • Budget $12M • Box office $42M

Drama, History

This is the story of Steve Jobs, charting his rise from dropping out of college to becoming one of the most celebrated and influential creative entrepreneurs of the 20th century.

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Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil and Vile

2019 • 111 min

Drama, Crime

This film tells the story of Ted Bundy's crimes, as seen through the eyes of Elizabeth Kloepfer, his long-term girlfriend. For years, she struggled to accept the reality of his actions.

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Jerry & Marge Go Large

2022 • 96 min

Comedy, Drama

This is the true story of Jerry Selbee, a retiree who finds a mathematical flaw in the Massachusetts lottery. With his wife, Marge's, assistance, he wins $27 million. They then use the winnings to revitalize their struggling hometown in Michigan.

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Patch Adams

1998 • 115 min • Budget $50M • Box office $202M

Comedy, Drama

In the 1970s, Dr. Hunter "Patch" Adams, a doctor who believes laughter is powerful medicine, challenges the medical establishment. He risks his career to bring joy to patients, using humor to improve their emotional health as well as their physical…

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The Professor and the Madman

2019 • 124 min • Budget $25M • Box office $4M

History, Drama, Mystery

In the mid-19th century, Professor James Murray is leading the project to compile the first edition of the Oxford English Dictionary. He unexpectedly receives over 10,000 contributions from Dr. William Minor, a patient at Broadmoor Criminal Lunatic Asylum.

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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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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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The Fifth Estate

2013 • 128 min • Budget $28M • Box office $8M

Drama, Thriller

This film explores the evolving partnership between Julian Assange, the founder of WikiLeaks, and Daniel Domscheit-Berg, an early supporter who became a key collaborator. It charts how the organization’s rapid rise to prominence and global impact ultimately fractured their friendship…

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The Walk

2015 • 123 min • Budget $35M • Box office $61M

History, Drama, Adventure

This is the true story of Philippe Petit's audacious 1974 feat: he illegally walked a tightrope between the Twin Towers of the World Trade Center.

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Race

2016 • 134 min • Budget $5M • Box office $24M

Drama, History

This film tells the story of Jesse Owens, an athlete striving to become the best in track and field. His pursuit of greatness leads him to the 1936 Olympics, where he competes against Adolf Hitler's belief in the superiority of…

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All Eyez on Me

2017 • 139 min • Budget $40M • Box office $55M

History, Drama, Music

*All Eyez on Me* tells the story of Tupac Shakur, from his ascent to fame as a hip-hop artist, actor, poet, and activist. The film covers his time in prison and his influential, often controversial period with Death Row Records.…

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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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Phil Spector

2013 • 92 min

Drama, TV Movie, Crime

This drama explores the connection between Phil Spector and defense attorney Linda Kenney Baden during Spector's trial for the murder of Lana Clarkson.

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A Dangerous Method

2011 • 99 min • Budget $15M • Box office $27M

Drama

Driven by the allure of a complex case, Dr. Carl Jung takes on Sabina Spielrein as his patient. Spielrein is emotionally unstable but captivatingly beautiful. Jung employs the techniques of his mentor, Sigmund Freud, and both men become deeply affected…

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Rebound: The Legend of Earl 'The Goat' Manigault

1996 • 120 min

Drama, TV Movie

This drama tells the story of Earl "The Goat" Manigault (Don Cheadle), a gifted basketball player from Harlem who overcame many obstacles in his life. The film realistically combines true events to show his battles with addiction and time in…

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The King

2019 • 140 min

Drama, History, War

England, 15th century. Prince Hal, who prefers the company of commoners to courtly life, is unexpectedly thrust into a position of power and reluctantly accepts the throne, becoming Henry V.

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Antwone Fisher

2002 • 120 min • Budget $12M • Box office $23M

Drama, History, Romance

A volatile sailor is sent to a naval psychiatrist seeking treatment. Initially resistant, the young man eventually opens up about a traumatic childhood. With the help of his doctor, he confronts his painful history and embarks on a journey to…

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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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The Greatest Game Ever Played

2005 • 120 min • Budget $26M • Box office $15M

Drama

This is the story of Francis Ouimet, a 20-year-old amateur golfer who shocked the world by defeating Harry Vardon, the reigning champion and his idol, at the 1900 U.S. Open.

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The New World

2005 • 151 min • Budget $30M • Box office $30M

Drama, History, Romance

This drama explores the conflict between Native Americans and English settlers in 17th-century America, focusing on the experiences of explorer John Smith.

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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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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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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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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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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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Reba McEntire's The Hammer

2023 • 85 min

Following the mysterious death of a judge, Kim Wheeler, a lawyer appointed to fill the vacancy in Nevada's 5th district, takes on a wide-ranging circuit from Las Vegas to Reno – a remote and unpredictable region. As the investigation into…

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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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Gotti

2018 • 106 min • Budget $10M • Box office $4M

Crime, Drama, History

John Gotti's ascent to power within New York's criminal underworld culminates in his becoming the head of the Gambino crime family. His life becomes marked by hardship, including personal loss, several legal battles, and a lengthy prison term.

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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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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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Hoffa

1992 • 140 min • Budget $35M

Crime, History, Drama

This film chronicles the life of labor leader James R. Hoffa, as seen through the eyes of his close friend Bobby Ciaro. It portrays Hoffa's persistent struggle against the Railway Trustees Association and his complicated relationship with President Roosevelt. The…

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Richard Jewell

2019 • 131 min • Budget $45M • Box office $33M

Drama, History

Richard Jewell is a quick-thinking and resourceful security guard who prevents a major disaster when he identifies and removes several pipe bombs planted at a concert, potentially saving many lives. However, he is then wrongly identified as the perpetrator by…

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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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Worth

2021 • 118 min • Box office $106K

History, Drama

Kenneth Feinberg, a prominent Washington lawyer, is appointed Special Master of the 9/11 Fund. He navigates the challenges of managing government funds, battling cynicism, bureaucratic hurdles, and political pressures. Through this work, he comes to understand the value of human…

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Dragon: The Bruce Lee Story

1993 • 119 min • Budget $14M • Box office $63M

Drama, History, Action

The film explores the life of Bruce Lee – his dedication to martial arts, his strong will, and how he became a Hollywood icon. It starts with a young Lee intensely training under his master, developing his skills and discipline.…

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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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Rudy

1993 • 114 min • Budget $12M • Box office $22M

Drama, History

In a close-knit steel town, Rudy dreams of a life beyond the factory. He's determined to play football at Notre Dame, a top university with a legendary athletic program. Despite struggling academically and lacking athletic talent, Rudy faces huge challenges,…

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Shirley

2020 • 107 min • Box office $230K

Drama, Thriller, Mystery

A celebrated horror author discovers the spark for her latest novel when she and her husband welcome a young couple into their home.

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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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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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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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The Message

1976 • 178 min • Budget $10M • Box office $15M

Adventure, Drama, Action

This historically accurate epic explores the origins of Islam in ancient Arabia. The film follows the life of Prophet Muhammad and the key events that formed his legacy. It reveals the complexities of religious and cultural change, and the spiritual…

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Good Night, and Good Luck.

2005 • 92 min • Budget $7M • Box office $54M

Drama, History

This is the story of journalist Edward R. Murrow and his courageous opposition to Senator Joseph McCarthy's intense anti-communist investigations during the early 1950s.

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Lone Survivor

2013 • 121 min • Budget $40M • Box office $149M

War, Action, Drama

Four Navy SEALs undertake a secret mission in the Afghan mountains to eliminate a key Taliban leader. The mission forces them to face a difficult moral choice, which then leads them into an ambush by the enemy. Facing overwhelming danger,…

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Borg vs McEnroe

2017 • 108 min • Budget $7M • Box office $16M

Drama, History

At the 1980 Wimbledon tournament, Swedish tennis icon Björn Borg and American star John McEnroe, the top two players globally, engage in a memorable rivalry.

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Boys Don't Cry

1999 • 118 min • Budget $2M • Box office $11M

Crime, Drama

This drama follows a young person in rural Nebraska as they explore who they are and the challenges of love. The story sensitively examines gender identity while depicting life away from big cities. With realistic acting and beautiful visuals, the…

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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…

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Woman in Gold

2015 • 109 min • Budget $11M • Box office $61M

Drama

Maria Altmann, an 80-year-old Jewish refugee, sued the Austrian government to reclaim a highly valued painting that belonged to her aunt and was stolen by the Nazis during World War II. Her motivation was not simply to recover a family…

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The Basketball Diaries

1995 • 102 min • Budget $2M • Box office $2M

Drama, Crime

In a town where basketball is everything, a talented high school player faces the devastating reality of drug addiction. His life unravels as he's pulled into a dangerous world he never knew. The film examines how substance abuse destroys relationships…

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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…

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Missing

1982 • 123 min • Budget $9M • Box office $14M

Drama, Mystery, Thriller

A determined American businessman travels to Chile after his son vanishes during a military coup. He's joined by his daughter-in-law as they uncover layers of cover-ups and lies. Their search for answers reveals disturbing US State Department involvement with the…

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Dark Waters

2019 • 127 min • Budget $20M • Box office $13M

Drama, Thriller

A determined lawyer discovers a disturbing link between several mysterious deaths and a major global corporation. As he investigates, he jeopardizes his career, his family, and his safety in an effort to reveal the truth.

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Adrift

2018 • 96 min • Budget $35M • Box office $59M

Thriller, Romance, Adventure

While sailing, Tami Oldham and Richard Sharp are caught in a devastating hurricane. When the storm passes, Tami finds Richard seriously injured and their boat destroyed. With no chance of rescue, Tami must find the will to survive and protect…

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Fire in the Sky

1993 • 109 min • Budget $15M • Box office $19M

Science Fiction, Drama, Mystery

A group of men returns to their town after working for the government clearing land in a remote area. Their worried expressions hint at a disturbing event: one of them has disappeared, they say, taken by aliens. The townspeople doubt…

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The Fighter

2010 • 116 min • Budget $25M • Box office $129M

Drama

The story of "Irish" Micky Ward's surprising journey to becoming the world light welterweight champion. Inspired by Rocky, his ascent was guided by his half-brother Dicky, a former boxer who became his trainer. Dicky himself overcame a difficult past involving…

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A Prayer Before Dawn

2018 • 116 min • Box office $958K

Drama, Action, Crime

This is the incredible true story of Billy Moore, an English boxer who ends up in Thailand's toughest prison. Faced with a dangerous environment of drugs and violence, he discovers his best path to freedom lies in competing in prison…

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Citizen X

1995 • 105 min

Crime, Drama

This film tells the true story of a Soviet serial killer who murdered over 50 young people, deeply affecting his society. The story follows a determined detective as he fights against bureaucratic corruption to investigate these horrific crimes. Told from…

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Lincoln

2012 • 149 min • Budget $65M • Box office $275M

History, Drama

This is the story of Abraham Lincoln's challenging last months as President. As the country grapples with civil war and a nation shifting towards change, Lincoln works to bring an end to the conflict, reunite the nation, and abolish slavery.…

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BlackBerry

2023 • 120 min • Budget $5M • Box office $2M

Comedy, Drama, History

Mike Lazaridis, a brilliant but socially awkward inventor, and Jim Balsillie, a ruthless businessman, partnered to create something that would become a global phenomenon within a decade. This is the story of their rapid ascent and the eventual downfall of…

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Cobb

1994 • 128 min • Budget $25M • Box office $1M

Drama

Sports journalist Al Stump is asked to help write Ty Cobb's autobiography. Cobb, a legendary baseball player known for his fiery personality, wants to present a more accurate version of his life before he dies. He partners with Stump to…

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Amadeus

1984 • 160 min • Budget $18M • Box office $90M

History, Music, Drama

The film explores the complicated relationship between Antonio Salieri, a disciplined composer known for his precise work, and Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, a wildly talented artist who lived a carefree life. As Mozart's fame grows, Salieri becomes increasingly jealous of the…

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W.

2008 • 129 min • Budget $25M • Box office $29M

Drama, History

This is the story of George W. Bush, charting his life from early challenges to significant successes, including finding his wife and developing his faith. It also examines the crucial period before his decision to invade Iraq.

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Alpha Dog

2006 • 122 min • Budget $9M • Box office $32M

Crime, Drama, Thriller

Johnny Truelove cultivates a tough image, shaped by his upbringing as the son of an underworld figure and a drug dealer. He readily resorts to aggression when challenged. When Jake Mazursky defaults on a debt, the repercussions escalate. Johnny and…

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Bad Education

2019 • 108 min

Drama, Crime, History

A school district superintendent strives to improve student education, but their efforts are jeopardized when an embezzlement scheme is uncovered, threatening to unravel everything.

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Tesla

2020 • 102 min • Budget $5M • Box office $459K

History, Drama

This is the story of Nikola Tesla's relentless pursuit to revolutionize the world with wireless energy. He strives to surpass existing technology, even his own inventions, by developing a groundbreaking system that promises to fundamentally change how we power everything.

5.8

5.1

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LBJ

2017 • 98 min • Budget $20M • Box office $2M

Drama, History

The film explores the life of Lyndon Baines Johnson, a key figure in American history who went from a modest upbringing in rural West Texas to become the nation's 36th president. The story follows his path from childhood, where he…

6.4

6.5

17+

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Ali

2001 • 157 min • Budget $107M • Box office $87M

Drama

In 1964, Cassius Clay, a confident and outspoken Olympic gold medalist, enters the boxing world. He challenges racial stereotypes with his self-assuredness and declares himself the best boxer ever. However, as he reaches the peak of his career, both his…

6.8

6.7

17+

The Doors

1991 • 140 min • Budget $38M • Box office $34M

Music, Drama, History

The film explores the story of a famous 1960s rock band and Jim Morrison, their mysterious singer and main songwriter. Against a backdrop of significant social change, the movie follows the band's rapid success and the personal difficulties faced by…

7.1

7.2

17+

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Ford v Ferrari

2019 • 153 min • Budget $97M • Box office $225M

Drama, Action, History

Car designer Carroll Shelby and driver Ken Miles team up with Ford to create a groundbreaking race car. They face challenges from corporate obstacles, the limits of engineering, and their own struggles as they compete against Ferrari at the 24…

8.0

8.1

13+

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First Man

2018 • 141 min • Budget $70M • Box office $105M

History, Drama

This film chronicles the life of astronaut Neil Armstrong and the historic space mission that culminated in his becoming the first person to walk on the Moon on July 20, 1969.

7.0

7.3

13+

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Colonia

2015 • 106 min • Budget $14M • Box office $3M

Drama, History

When her boyfriend is kidnapped, a young woman's desperate search leads her to Colonia Dignidad, a notorious and inescapable cult.

7.2

7.0

17+

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Snowden

2016 • 135 min • Budget $40M • Box office $37M

Drama, History, Crime

Edward Snowden, a former CIA employee, provides journalists with access to a massive collection of classified government documents.

7.1

7.3

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+10

All the Money in the World

2017 • 132 min • Budget $50M • Box office $56M

Crime, History, Thriller

This is the true story of the kidnapping of 16-year-old John Paul Getty III and the desperate fight of his mother to persuade his wealthy grandfather, Jean Paul Getty, to pay the enormous ransom demanded by the kidnappers.

6.5

6.8

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Pistol: The Birth of a Legend

1991 • 104 min

This is the story of "Pistol" Pete Maravich during his eighth-grade year. A talented player on the varsity team at Daniel High School, he faces significant challenges to his basketball career. His father, former professional basketball player Press Maravich, is…

6.6

6.8

Beautiful Boy

2018 • 119 min • Budget $25M • Box office $7M

Drama

When David Sheff's marriage ends, he faces a difficult journey supporting his teenage son. The son's struggles escalate as he moves from occasional drug use to a severe methamphetamine addiction.

7.5

7.4

17+

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Papillon

2017 • 134 min • Box office $10M

Adventure, Crime, Drama

Henri "Papillon" Charrière, a safecracker from the Parisian criminal world, is wrongly convicted and sentenced to life in French Guiana's penal colony. There, he develops a close friendship with Louis Dega, a counterfeiter who requires his protection.

7.3

7.2

17+

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100

Seberg

2019 • 103 min • Budget $8M • Box office $592K

Thriller, Drama

A driven young FBI agent is tasked with investigating famous actress Jean Seberg after she becomes involved in the turbulent civil rights movement in Los Angeles during the late 1960s.

5.9

6.0

17+

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