Movie List for "biography"

The Kid (2019)

The story of a young boy who witnesses Billy the Kid’s encounter with Sheriff Pat Garrett. Year 2019.

Generes: Biography, Drama, Western
Director: Vincent D’Onofrio
Writer: Vincent D’Onofrio (story by), Andrew Lanham (screenplay), Andrew Lanham (story by)
Actors: Jake Schur, Leila George, Chris Pratt, Dane DeHaan

Ford v Ferrari (2019)

American car designer Carroll Shelby and driver Ken Miles battle corporate interference and the laws of physics to build a revolutionary race car for Ford in order to defeat Ferrari at the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 1966. Year 2019.

Generes: Action, Biography, Drama, Sport
Director: James Mangold
Writer: Jez Butterworth, John-Henry Butterworth, Jason Keller
Actors: Matt Damon, Christian Bale, Jon Bernthal, Caitriona Balfe

Sergio (2020)

A sweeping drama set in the chaotic aftermath of the US invasion of Iraq, where the life of top UN diplomat Sergio Vieira de Mello hangs in the balance during the most treacherous mission of his career. Year 2020.

Generes: Biography, Drama, History, Romance
Director: Greg Barker
Writer: Craig Borten (screenplay by), Samantha Power (based on the book ‘Chasing the Flame: One Man’s Fight to Save the World’)
Actors: Wagner Moura, Ana de Armas, Brían F. O’Byrne, Bradley Whitford

The Irishman (2019)

An aging hitman recalls his time with the mob and the intersecting events with his friend, Jimmy Hoffa, through the 1950-70s. Year 2019.

Generes: Biography, Crime, Drama
Director: Martin Scorsese
Writer: Steven Zaillian (screenplay), Charles Brandt (book)
Actors: Robert De Niro, Al Pacino, Joe Pesci, Harvey Keitel

Fighting with My Family (2019)

A former wrestler and his family make a living performing at small venues around the country while his kids dream of joining World Wrestling Entertainment. Year 2019.

Generes: Biography, Comedy, Drama, Sport
Director: Stephen Merchant
Writer: Stephen Merchant
Actors: Dwayne Johnson, Thomas Whilley, Tori Ellen Ross, Nick Frost

Tesla (2020)

The intriguing life of Nikola Tesla, as a young man in NYC. Year 2020.

Generes: Biography, Drama
Director: Michael Almereyda
Writer: Michael Almereyda
Actors: Ethan Hawke, Kyle MacLachlan, Hannah Gross, Eve Hewson

Tolkien (2019)

The formative years of the orphaned author J.R.R. Tolkien as he finds friendship, love and artistic inspiration among a group of fellow outcasts at school. Year 2019.

Generes: Biography, Drama, Romance, War
Director: Dome Karukoski
Writer: David Gleeson, Stephen Beresford
Actors: Nicholas Hoult, Al Bollands, Kallum Tolkien, Craig Roberts

Ip Man 4: The Finale (2019)

The Kung Fu master travels to the U.S. where his student has upset the local martial arts community by opening a Wing Chun school. Year 2019.

Generes: Action, Biography, Drama, History
Director: Wilson Yip
Writer: Tai-lee Chan (screenplay), Hiroshi Fukazawa, Lai-Yin Leung (screenplay), Edmond Wong
Actors: Donnie Yen, Scott Adkins, Danny Kwok-Kwan Chan, Vanness Wu

Official Secrets (2019)

The true story of a British whistleblower who leaked information to the press about an illegal NSA spy operation designed to push the UN Security Council into sanctioning the 2003 invasion of Iraq. Year 2019.

Generes: Biography, Crime, Drama, Romance, Thriller, War
Director: Gavin Hood
Writer: Gregory Bernstein (screenplay), Sara Bernstein (screenplay), Gavin Hood (screenplay), Marcia Mitchell (based on the book “The Spy Who Tried to Stop a War: Katharine Gun and the Secret Plot to Sanction the Iraq Invasion”), Thomas Mitchell (based on the book “The Spy Who Tried to Stop a War: Katharine Gun and the Secret Plot to Sanction the Iraq Invasion”)
Actors: Keira Knightley, Matt Smith, Matthew Goode, Rhys Ifans

Thalaivi (2020)

Director AL Vijay, known for films like Diya and Thalaivaa, made public the tile of his upcoming biopic. Titled Thalaivi. Year 2020.

Generes: Biography, Drama
Director: A.L. Vijay
Writer: Vijayendra Prasad
Actors: Kangana Ranaut, Arvind Swamy, Bhagyashree, Samuthirakani

’83 (2020)

The story of India’s incredible cricket World Cup victory in 1983. Year 2020.

Generes: Biography, Drama, Sport
Director: Kabir Khan
Writer: N/A
Actors: Ranveer Singh, Deepika Padukone, Tahir Raj Bhasin, Jiiva

The Dirt (2019)

Based on the bestselling autobiography from Mötley Crüe, the film is an unflinching tale of success and excess as four misfits rise from the streets of Hollywood to the heights of international fame. Year 2019.

Generes: Biography, Comedy, Drama, Music
Director: Jeff Tremaine
Writer: Amanda Adelson (screenplay), Tommy Lee (book), Mick Mars (book), Vince Neil (book), Nikki Sixx (book), Neil Strauss (book), Rich Wilkes (screenplay)
Actors: Machine Gun Kelly, Erin Ownbey, Douglas Booth, Aaron Jay Rome

Louis Wain (2020)

Biopic of the prolific English artist who rose to prominence at the end of the 19th century. Year 2020.

Generes: Biography, Drama, History
Director: Will Sharpe
Writer: Will Sharpe, Simon Stephenson
Actors: Benedict Cumberbatch, Claire Foy, Andrea Riseborough, Jamie Demetriou

Worth (2020)

An attorney in Washington D.C. battles against cynicism, bureaucracy and politics to help the victims of 9/11. Year 2020.

Generes: Biography, Drama, History
Director: Sara Colangelo
Writer: Max Borenstein
Actors: Stanley Tucci, Michael Keaton, Amy Ryan, Tate Donovan

Shirley (2020)

A famous horror writer finds inspiration for her next book after she and her husband take in a young couple. Year 2020.

Generes: Biography, Drama, Thriller
Director: Josephine Decker
Writer: Sarah Gubbins (screenplay), Susan Scarf Merrell (novel)
Actors: Elisabeth Moss, Logan Lerman, Michael Stuhlbarg, Odessa Young

The Professor and the Madman (2019)

Professor James Murray begins work compiling words for the first edition of the Oxford English Dictionary in the mid 19th century, and receives over 10,000 entries from a patient at Broadmoor Criminal Lunatic Asylum, Dr. William Minor. Year 2019.

Generes: Biography, Drama
Director: Farhad Safinia
Writer: John Boorman, Todd Komarnicki, Farhad Safinia, Simon Winchester (book)
Actors: Mel Gibson, Sean Penn, Eddie Marsan, Natalie Dormer