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The Straight Story recounts the 1994 journey of Alvin Straight, who traveled across Iowa and Wisconsin on a lawn mower to visit his ailing brother. Directed by David Lynch and produced by Mary Sweeney, the film is based on a true story and was presented as a family-friendly feature with an MPAA G ra...

Anne Frank: The Whole Story is a 2001 two-part television miniseries adapting Melissa Müller’s biography of Anne Frank. Featuring Ben Kingsley and Brenda Blethyn, the series controversially presented the office cleaner as the family's betrayer, leading to the Anne Frank Foundation withdrawing its en...

Buddy: The Buddy Holly Story is a British jukebox musical written by Alan Janes and first staged in 1989. It dramatizes Buddy Holly's rise as a rock-and-roll performer through scenes from his career and live renditions of songs associated with Holly and other musicians of the period. The narrative c...

Hidden Figures chronicles the lives of Katherine Johnson, Dorothy Vaughan, and Mary Jackson – brilliant Black female mathematicians whose calculations were essential to America’s success in the early years of NASA's space program. Their significant contributions supported critical missions like John...

Dragon: The Bruce Lee Story chronicles the life of Bruce Lee, portraying his journey from Hong Kong to America, encompassing his martial arts instruction and burgeoning acting career. The narrative explores his personal relationships, particularly with Linda Lee, alongside examining instances of rac...

The Nun’s Story is a 1959 drama focusing on Gabrielle van der Mal, a young woman's journey to join a convent. The film depicts her decision to embrace the rigorous life of a nun and the associated personal sacrifices. Robert Anderson adapted Kathryn Hulme’s novel for this production starring Audrey...

The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford depicts the final years of Jesse James’s outlaw career and his subsequent murder at the hands of Robert Ford. The film explores the complex dynamic between the two men, based on Ron Hansen's novel, featuring Brad Pitt and Casey Affleck in th...

M.S. Dhoni : The Untold Story is a 2016 biographical sports drama depicting the life of Mahendra Singh Dhoni, portrayed by Sushant Singh Rajput. The film recounts key events in Dhoni’s journey from his youth to his role as captain of the Indian national cricket team. Disha Patani, Kiara Advani, and...

The film *The Story of Adele H.* portrays the tragic life of Adèle Hugo, daughter of Victor Hugo. Set in 1970s Guernsey and Senegal, it explores her intense and ultimately destructive obsession with a British military officer. Based on her personal diaries, the movie offers a psychological drama exa...

The Glenn Miller Story is a 1954 biographical film depicting the life of trombonist and bandleader Glenn Miller, starring James Stewart. Directed by Anthony Mann, the movie received three Academy Award nominations, including one for Best Sound Recording. It premiered in January 1954 and featured Jun...

The Jolson Story recounts a fictionalized biography of singer Al Jolson’s life, spanning his career from early performances to his rise in vaudeville and Hollywood. The film features several actors portraying key figures in Jolson's personal and professional relationships, though the narrative is la...

The Mule is a 2018 crime drama centered on Leo Sharp, an aging WWII veteran who unwittingly transported drugs for the Sinaloa Cartel. Based on a New York Times article detailing his involvement, the film portrays Sharp’s role as a courier in the cartel's operations. It was directed by and starred Cl...

The Story of Louis Pasteur is a 1936 biographical film depicting the life of French scientist Louis Pasteur. It portrays his development of significant advances in microbiology that impacted both agriculture and medicine. The screenplay, penned by multiple writers, presents a fictionalized account o...

Michael Collins portrays the life of Irish revolutionary Michael Collins during the early 20th century’s fight for independence from the United Kingdom. Directed by Neil Jordan and starring Liam Neeson, the film depicts his role as a key figure in this historical struggle. It was produced by Warner...

The Buddy Holly Story chronicles the life and musical career of rock-and-roll musician Buddy Holly. Directed by Steve Rash and based on John Goldrosen’s biography, the film features Gary Busey as Holly alongside a supporting cast including Don Stroud and Charles Martin Smith. It details Holly's rise...

*A Gang Story* (original title: *Les Lyonnais*) is a 2011 French biographical crime drama directed by Olivier Marchal. The narrative is inspired by the real-life exploits of Lyon gangster Edmond Vidal and his crew, the Gang des Lyonnais, who were active in the 1970s. The film explores themes of agin...

The Butler depicts the life of an African-American man who served as a White House butler across several presidential administrations. The film draws upon an article examining his experiences during key moments in American civil rights history. It was directed by Lee Daniels and written by Danny Str...

The film recounts Heinrich Harrer’s account of his time in Tibet from 1944 to 1951, as detailed in his memoir. It depicts his journey into the region while serving as an SS officer and explores his subsequent life among Tibetan communities. The production features music by John Williams and a perfor...

The Desert Fox chronicles the life of German Field Marshal Erwin Rommel during World War II. Based on Desmond Young’s biography, the film depicts Rommel's service as a field marshal in North Africa. Young, who served with the British Indian Army, appears in the production.

Evita is a 1996 biographical drama chronicling the life of Eva Perón, from her early career to her political ascent and eventual death. The film, directed by Alan Parker and co-written with Oliver Stone, features Madonna as Perón alongside Jonathan Pryce and Antonio Banderas. It adapts the stage mus...

The Buddy Holly Story is a 1978 biographical musical film directed by Steve Rash, with Gary Busey portraying American rock-and-roll musician Buddy Holly. It follows Holly's rise from performances in Lubbock, Texas, through recording success with the Crickets and his final tour before the 1959 plane...

The Nativity Story is a 2006 American drama focusing on the events surrounding the birth of Jesus Christ. The film features an ensemble cast including Keisha Castle-Hughes and Oscar Isaac, depicting scenes from the biblical narrative. It was directed by Catherine Hardwicke and released in the same y...

Unforgettable: The Nat King Cole Story is a biographical musical revue about the American singer and pianist Nat King Cole. Starring Clarke Peters, it follows Cole's career while addressing the racial segregation and discrimination he encountered, using a songbook of 23 numbers to tell the story. Th...

American Sports Story is an FX anthology television series that dramatizes notable stories from American sports. Its first season, which premiered in 2024, focuses on the life and criminal case of NFL player Aaron Hernandez. The series uses a season-based structure, with each installment intended to...

Weird: The Al Yankovic Story is a 2022 American biographical parody film directed by Eric Appel. Daniel Radcliffe plays “Weird Al” Yankovic in a deliberately fictionalized account that uses the conventions of music biopics for comic effect rather than presenting a conventional documentary biography....

The Greatest Story Ever Told is a 1965 American epic film depicting the life of Jesus Christ, spanning from his birth to his ascension. Directed by George Stevens, the movie utilized a large ensemble cast and marked the final screen appearances of Claude Rains and Joseph Schildkraut. It presents a c...

In Love and War is a biographical drama film focusing on Ernest Hemingway's experiences as an ambulance driver in World War I. Sandra Bullock and Chris O’Donnell portray the young author amidst the chaos of combat and burgeoning romance. The movie offers a glimpse into a pivotal period of Hemingway’...

The Messenger: The Story of Joan of Arc portrays the extraordinary life of Joan of Arc, a young French peasant girl who led armies during the Hundred Years' War. It depicts her unwavering faith and strategic leadership as she inspired the French to fight against English occupation. This biographica...

Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story is a 2024 Netflix crime miniseries and the second season of the Monster anthology. Created by Ryan Murphy and Ian Brennan, it dramatizes the case of Lyle and Erik Menendez, who were convicted of killing their parents, José and Kitty Menendez, in Beverly Hil...