Best biography movies of all time filmaffinity
In the following page, you will see a ranking of the best biography movies of all time. We have gathered the ratings of Imdb, Metacritic, Filmaffinity and crafted our own algorithm and generated the following ratings.
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1. Schindler's List (1993)
Schindler's List (1993) dramatizes Oskar Schindler's true story: a German businessman who risks everything to save over 1,100 Jews using his factory and a list. Stark, black‑and‑white, emotionally harrowing; contains disturbing violence. read more
Genres: Biography, Drama, History
8.6
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95
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9.0
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9.0
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2. Goodfellas (1990)
Goodfellas follows Henry Hill’s rise in an Italian‑American crime family, portraying the seductive thrills, brutal violence and ultimate unraveling of mob life with kinetic, darkly comic storytelling. read more
Genres: Biography, Crime, Drama
8.4
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92
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8.7
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8.8
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3. The Passion of Joan of Arc (1928)
The Passion of Joan of Arc (1928): an austere silent film focused on Joan’s 1431 trial and execution. Stark close-ups and minimalist sets intensify her faith, humiliation and the court’s cruelty. read more
Genres: Biography, Drama, History
8.3
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98
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8.1
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8.7
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4. The Pianist (2002)
Polanski’s The Pianist (2002) follows Władysław Szpilman (Adrien Brody), a Jewish pianist surviving Nazi Warsaw. Stark, intimate, and harrowing, it emphasizes silence, piano motifs and human endurance. read more
Genres: Biography, Drama, Music
8.2
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85
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8.5
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8.4
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5. The Elephant Man (1980)
Set in Victorian London, The Elephant Man follows Dr. Treves rescuing the disfigured Joseph Merrick, revealing his intelligence and dignity while examining society’s cruelty, exploitation and compassion. read more
Genres: Biography, Drama
8.1
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78
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8.2
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8.0
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6. Raging Bull (1980)
Raging Bull portrays two turbulent decades of boxer Jake LaMotta: brilliant in the ring, self-destructive and jealous off it. Scorsese and De Niro deliver a visceral, intimate, morally complex study of rage, fame and isolation. read more
Genres: Biography, Drama, Sport
8.1
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90
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8.1
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8.4
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7. The Intouchables (2011)
Intouchables (2011) — true‑story dramedy about an aristocrat quadriplegic, Philippe, who hires Driss, a blunt young man. Their unlikely friendship brings humor, dignity, healing and hope. read more
Genres: Biography, Comedy, Drama
8.0
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57
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8.5
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7.4
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8. Braveheart (1995)
Braveheart follows William Wallace, a Scottish commoner who rises to lead a national revolt against English oppression. A violent, emotional historical epic of battles, betrayal, romance and sacrifice. read more
Genres: Biography, Drama, History
8.0
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68
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8.3
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7.7
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9. Lawrence of Arabia (1962)
Lawrence of Arabia (1962) follows T.E. Lawrence’s transformation from desk officer to desert leader uniting Arab tribes; epic vistas, moral ambiguity, isolation, and powerful performances. read more
Genres: Adventure, Biography, Drama
8.0
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100
/100
8.3
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8.8
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10. Searching for Sugar Man (2012)
Searching for Sugar Man (2012) follows two South African fans tracing Detroit singer Sixto Rodriguez’s mysterious rise. A music-driven emotional detective story revealing his legacy. read more
Genres: Biography, Documentary, Music
8.0
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79
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8.2
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8.0
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11. Andrei Rublev (1966)
Andrei Rublev is a meditative historical drama about a 15th‑century icon painter. Through episodic, often brutal yet lyrical scenes, it probes faith, artistic vocation and moral resilience amid war and chaos. read more
Genres: Biography, Drama, History
8.0
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8.0
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8.0
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12. Spartacus (1960)
Spartacus (1960) follows Thracian slave Spartacus as he leads a massive slave revolt against Rome. Epic battles, political intrigue, romance and tragedy explore freedom, power and sacrifice. read more
Genres: Adventure, Biography, Drama
8.0
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87
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7.9
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8.2
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13. The Cove (2009)
The Cove (2009) follows Ric O'Barry and filmmakers who covertly expose Taiji’s dolphin captures and slaughter, combining espionage-style investigation, personal testimony, public-health warnings and a call to action. read more
Genres: Biography, Crime, Documentary
7.9
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84
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8.4
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8.2
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14. Hamilton (2020)
Hamilton is a filmed live capture of the original Broadway musical about Alexander Hamilton. It blends hip-hop, jazz, R&B and show tunes, pairing kinetic choreography and close-up cinema for a powerful, emotional retelling. read more
Genres: Biography, Drama, History
7.9
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88
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8.3
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8.3
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15. Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid (1969)
Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid (1969): a bittersweet, fast‑talking Western about two charismatic outlaws whose witty heists, friendship and love collide with a changing West as they flee to Bolivia. read more
Genres: Biography, Crime, Drama
7.9
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66
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8.0
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7.5
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16. Senna (2010)
Senna (2010) is an archival documentary charting Ayrton Senna’s rise, fierce rivalries (notably with Prost), spiritual depth and tragic 1994 death — a thrilling, poignant portrait of greatness. read more
Genres: Biography, Documentary, Sport
7.8
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79
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8.5
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8.1
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17. Persepolis (2007)
Persepolis is a bittersweet animated coming-of-age drama adapting Marjane Satrapi’s memoir: a young Iranian woman’s journey through revolution, exile, identity, family ties, humor and pain. read more
Genres: Animation, Biography, Drama
7.8
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90
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8.0
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8.3
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18. The Straight Story (1999)
73-year-old Alvin Straight travels hundreds of miles on a riding lawn mower to reconcile with his estranged brother. A slow, meditative, deeply humane film about pride, aging, family and forgiveness. read more
Genres: Biography, Drama
7.8
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86
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8.0
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8.1
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19. Amadeus (1984)
Amadeus: a period drama told by an aging Salieri who obsessively envies and claims to have ruined Mozart. It contrasts Mozart’s genius and revelry with Salieri’s faith, jealousy and tragic revenge. read more
Genres: Biography, Drama, Music
7.7
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87
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8.4
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8.3
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20. Papillon (1973)
Papillon (1973) follows Henri 'Papillon' sent to brutal French Guiana penal colonies; with Louis Dega he endures punishments and repeated escape attempts in a raw, character-driven tale of survival, friendship and defiant hope. read more
Genres: Biography, Crime, Drama
7.7
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58
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8.0
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7.2
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