Biography Movies
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Silkwood
HDHDSilkwoodIMDb 7.2 131 minThis drama is based on the true story of Karen Silkwood (Meryl Streep), who works at a nuclear facility, who was purposefully contaminated, psychologically tortured and possibly murdered to prevent her from exposing blatant worker safety violations at the plant. -
Total Eclipse
HDHDTotal EclipseIMDb 6.5 111 minYouthful poet Paul Verlaine (David Thewlis) drinks absinthe and neglects his devoted wife, Mathilde (Romane Bohringer). When young, wild poet Arthur Rimbaud enters their lives, he alienates the couple even further by engaging in a fierce, forbidden romance with Paul. -
Who Is Harry Nilsson
HDHDWho Is Harry NilssonIMDb 7.7 116 minWho Is Harry Nilsson (And Why Is Everybody Talkin' About Him?) is a documentary about the life and work of the enigmatic folk rock singer-songwriter, Harry Nilsson, told by three dozen of Nilsson's friends, colleagues and extended family. -
Gandhi
HDHDGandhiIMDb 8.1 191 minThis acclaimed biographical drama presents major events in the life of Mohandas Gandhi (Ben Kingsley), the beloved Indian leader who stood against British rule over his country. And the stubborn nature of Jinnah and his commitment towards Pakistan is portrayed. -
Becoming Jane
HDHDBecoming JaneIMDb 7.1 120 minBecoming Jane is a biographical portrait of a pre-fame Jane Austen and her romance with a young Irishman, a charming but penniless apprentice lawyer who gives her the knowledge of the heart she needs for her future career as a novelist. -
October Sky
HDHDOctober SkyIMDb 7.8 108 minJohn Hickam (Chris Cooper) is a West Virginia coal miner who loves his job and expects his sons, Jim (Scott Miles) and Homer (Jake Gyllenhaal), to follow in his footsteps. However, Homer is inspired by the first Sputnik launch to take up rocketry against his father's wishes. -
The Color of Friendship
HDHDThe Color of FriendshipIMDb 7.4 87 minIn 1977, two girls from opposite sides of the world come together and change each other's lives. A white South African girl finds herself in a difficult situation when she is sent to spend a term with a black family in America. -
The Soloist
HDHDThe SoloistIMDb 6.7 117 minLos Angeles columnist Steve Lopez (Robert Downey Jr.) has reached an impasse in his life. His marriage is on the rocks, and he's disillusioned with his job. While looking for a new article for the paper, Steve befriends a homeless Juilliard-trained musician, and it's when his life is changed forever. -
Hoffa
HDHDHoffaIMDb 6.6 140 minThe movie is the dramatized biography of the infamous American union boss Jimmy Hoffa, following four decades of his life. Most of the story is told in flashbacks before ending with Hoffa's mysterious disappearance. -
Mommie Dearest
HDHDMommie DearestIMDb 6.7 129 minGlamorous yet lonely star Joan Crawford (Faye Dunaway) takes in two orphans, and at first their unconventional family seems happy. Yet, her problems with alcohol, men, and the pressures of show business turn her into a mentally abusive wreck seen through the eyes of her adopted children. -
Cleopatra
HDHDCleopatraIMDb 7 192 minThe movie depicts historical epic. The triumphs and tragedy of the Egyptian queen, Cleopatra as Cleopatra tries to manipulate both Julius Caesar and Marc Antony in her ill-fated attempt to save the Egyptian empire. -
The Bling Ring
HDHDThe Bling RingIMDb 5.6 90 minInspired by actual events, a teenager and his gang of fame-obsessed youths use the Internet to track the whereabouts of celebrities, in order to rob their homes. Their victims included Paris Hilton, Orlando Bloom, and Rachel Bilson. -
Evita
HDHDEvitaIMDb 6.3 135 minThe movie depicts the life of Eva Duarte Peron (Madonna) who rises from poverty to become an Argentinian actress and the wife of powerful President Juan Peron, and the most beloved and hated woman in Argentina. -
Charlie Wilsons War
HDHDCharlie Wilsons WarIMDb 7.1 102 minSet in the 1980s, the movie is based on U.S.Rep. Charlie Wilson's covert dealings in Afghanistan, where his efforts to assist rebels in their war with the Soviets have some unforeseen and long-reaching effects. -
Immortal Beloved
HDHDImmortal BelovedIMDb 7.5 121 minThis biography chronicles the life and death of infamous classical composer Ludwig van Beethoven as well as his painful struggle with hearing loss. Beside all the work he is known for, the composer once wrote a famous love letter to a nameless beloved and the movie tries to find out who this beloved was. -
Brian's Song
HDHDBrian's SongIMDb 7.6 73 minBased on the real-life relationship between teammates Brian Piccolo and Gale Sayers who are teammates on the mid-1960s Chicago Bears and the bond established when Sayers is injured and Piccolo knows he's dying of cancer. -
Fab Five: The Texas Cheerleader Scandal
HDHDFab Five: The Texas Cheerleader ScandalIMDb 6.1 88 minIn 2005, Michaela Ward was hired to teach geography and coach the cheerleading squad at McKinney North High School. Her team is not cool at all, known as the "fab five," the girls disregard school rules, drink alcohol and post suggestive pictures on the Internet. But when Michaela attempts to discipline them, her superiors ask her to resign. -
Malcolm X
HDHDMalcolm XIMDb 7.7 202 minThe movie is a tribute to the controversial black activist and leader of the struggle for black liberation. It depicts his life and career since he is a small-time gangster, to his ministry as a member of the Nation of Islam. -
Good Night and Good Luck
HDHDGood Night and Good LuckIMDb 7.5 93 minWhen Senator Joseph McCarthy begins his foolhardy campaign to root out Communists in America, CBS News impresario Edward R. Murrow looks to bring down him by exposing the atrocities being committed by McCarthy's Senate "investigation." -
Aaliyah Princess of R&B
HDHDAaliyah Princess of R&BIMDb 2.9 88 minThe movie tells the story of the music and video star Aaliyah who has top-selling albums, a hot movie career, and an adoring fan base, from her discovery on the TV show "Star Search" to her tragic death in a plane crash in the Bahamas. -
Fire in the Sky
HDHDFire in the SkyIMDb 6.5 109 minIn 1975, a group of five men are driving home after working in a forest when they see a mysterious light. Intrigued, one of them leaves the truck and mysteriously disappears for five days and the others are accused of murder... -
To Catch a Killer - Part 2
SDSDTo Catch a Killer - Part 2IMDb 7.5 90 minThe movie follows Detective Joe Kozenczak as he tracks down John Wayne Gacy, who raped and murdered over 30 young boys. This is the true story of how the worst mass murderer in the history of the United States was eventually brought to justice. -
To Catch a Killer - Part 1
SDSDTo Catch a Killer - Part 1IMDb 7.5 92 minThe movie follows Detective Joe Kozenczak as he tracks down John Wayne Gacy, who raped and murdered over 30 young boys. This is the true story of how the worst mass murderer in the history of the United States was eventually brought to justice. -
Rescue Dawn
HDHDRescue DawnIMDb 7.4 120 minDuring the Vietnam War, Dieter Dengler, a U.S. fighter pilot, is shot down over Laos and taken captive by enemy soldiers. With some people, he manages to escape. However, an unexpected betrayal splits the group and Dieter and Duane find that the jungle is their actual prison.
