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Mishima: A Life in Four Chapters

Mishima: A Life in Four Chapters portrays the life of Japanese writer Yukio Mishima through interwoven biographical scen...

Drama 1980S Biographical United States

9.03 Excellent

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Pain and Glory

Pain and Glory is a 2019 Spanish drama directed by Pedro Almodóvar. The film centers on an aging director, portrayed by...

Drama Spanish France Biographical

8.77 Great

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Moneyball

Moneyball chronicles the Oakland Athletics’ 2002 season under general manager Billy Beane. Utilizing statistical analysi...

Drama Sport Statistical Underdog

8.55 Great

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Can You Ever Forgive Me?

Can You Ever Forgive Me? is a 2018 biographical drama chronicling Lee Israel’s efforts to revive her career by creating...

Drama Dark Comedy Comedy Drama Biographical

8.51 Great

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127 Hours

The film chronicles the ordeal of Aron Ralston, who became trapped in Bluejohn Canyon, Utah, following a rockfall on Apr...

Drama Independent Survival Biographical

8.50 Great

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The Master

The Master is a 2012 psychological drama centered on Freddie Quell, a WWII veteran, and Lancaster Dodd, the founder of “...

Drama Philosophical Psychological Biographical

8.49 Great

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Milk

Milk portrays the life of Harvey Milk, a pivotal figure in American LGBTQ+ history. The film chronicles his rise as the...

Drama Historical Coming Of Age 2000S

8.48 Great

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Dallas Buyers Club

Dallas Buyers Club is a 2013 biographical drama about Ron Woodroof, an AIDS patient who operated the "Dallas Buyers Club...

Drama Medical Biographical Dramedy

8.44 Great

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The Fighter

The Fighter is a 2010 biographical drama depicting the relationship between professional boxer Micky Ward and his former...

Drama Boxing Family Saga Underdog

8.36 Great

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First Man

First Man chronicles the life of Neil Armstrong through the period preceding the 1969 Apollo 11 mission. The film detail...

Drama Emotional Historical Thriller

8.30 Great

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Blue Moon

Blue Moon is a 2025 biographical comedy-drama focusing on Lorenz Hart. The film depicts Hart’s introspection during the...

Drama Comedy Drama Romantic Comedy Biographical

8.24 Great

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A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood

A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood portrays the relationship between journalist Lloyd Vogel and television personality...

Drama Family Warm Nostalgic

8.19 Great

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Philomena

Philomena tells the true story of Philomena Lee, a British woman who spent decades searching for her son, Anthony, after...

Drama Emotional Family Saga Biographical

8.14 Great

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Lenny

Lenny is a 1974 biographical drama portraying the life and career of comedian Lenny Bruce. Dustin Hoffman portrays Bruce...

Drama Comedy Drama 1970S Biographical

8.14 Great

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Love and Mercy

Love & Mercy recounts the life of Brian Wilson, focusing on his creative endeavors and mental health challenges spanning...

Drama Biographical Musical United States

8.14 Great

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Foxcatcher

Foxcatcher chronicles the relationship between John du Pont, a wealthy recluse, and Olympic wrestling champions Mark and...

Drama Sport True Story Psychological Thriller

8.07 Great

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The Disaster Artist

The Disaster Artist is a biographical film detailing the creation of James Franco’s 2003 movie, *The Room*. It recounts...

Cult Classic Drama Comedy Drama Biographical

8.03 Great

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Vice

Vice is a 2018 biographical film depicting the rise of Dick Cheney to become the 46th Vice President of the United State...

Drama Comedy Drama Political Biographical

7.17 Good

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Girl, Interrupted

Girl, Interrupted depicts the experiences of a young woman’s involuntary commitment to a psychiatric facility after a se...

Drama Coming Of Age 1990S Biographical

6.98 Fair

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I Am Michael

I Am Michael is a 2015 biographical drama recounting the story of Michael Glatze, portrayed by James Franco. The film ad...

Drama Biographical United States Lgbtq Related

6.17 Fair