biographical movies page 3

Meu Nome é Gal (2023)
7.1 / 10

Drama

Film about the Bahian singer dives into the moment when shy Gracinha becomes Gal Costa, during the violent, innovative and mind-blowing years that...

Fear Strikes Out (1957)
7 / 10

Drama

True story of the life of Jimmy Piersall, who battled mental illness to achieve stardom in major league baseball.

Ciao! Manhattan (1973)
5.6 / 10

Documentary, Drama

Fiction and documentary mingle in a freewheeling portrait of Susan Superstar, a New York celebrity on a drug-fueled downward slide that mirrors Edie...

Satoshi Kon: The Illusionist (2021)
6.7 / 10

Documentary

A subtle portrait of Japanese director Satoshi Kon by the specialist of Japanese cinema Pascal-Alex Vincent and a dive into a rich work. With...

Grace Kelly: Destiny of a Princess (2006)
6.5 / 10

Documentary, History, TV Movie

In 1956, actress and Hollywood star Grace Kelly (1929-82), then at the height of her film career, unexpectedly dropped everything to marry Prince...

Magnus (2016)
6.9 / 10

Documentary

From a young age Magnus Carlsen had aspirations of becoming a champion chess player. While many players seek out an intensely rigid environment to...

The Méliès Mystery (2021)
6.8 / 10

Documentary, History

A documentary that details the process of restoring 270 of the 520 lost films of pioneering director Georges Méliès, all orchestrated by a...

Dean Martin: King of Cool (2021)
7.5 / 10

Documentary

Dean Martin had a laid-back charm that made him successful in everything from big-screen comedies to television variety shows to live acts in Las...

Gierek (2022)
4.5 / 10

Drama

A film about a man with a breakthrough history of Poland in the background. Edward Gierek is one of the most important figures of the 20th century in...

I Am JFK Jr. (2016)
6 / 10

Documentary, Drama

I Am JFK Jr. - A Tribute to a Good Man is an homage to America's fallen prince and the Kennedy legacy. It is the story of a young man destined for...

Shinran, Part II (1960)
0 / 10

Drama, History

Continuation of the biographical film about the monk Shinran, based on the novel by Eiji Yoshikawa. Shinran, born of the fading aristocratic class,...

Dorival Caymmi - Um Homem de Afetos (2024)
0 / 10

Documentary

An irresistible journey through the universe of the singer and composer that revolutionized the song in Brazil and influenced generations of...

Martin Scorsese, l'Italo-Américain (2023)
8.9 / 10

Documentary

À la recherche de... Pierre Richard (2017)
7 / 10

Documentary

The Scars (2019)
10 / 10

Documentary, Drama

The personal stories lived by the Uncle, the Father and the Son, respectively, form a tragic experience that is drawn along a line in time. This line...

Mafia Confidential (2018)
7 / 10

Documentary, Crime

The story of one of the most powerful Mob bosses of all time, Salvatore “Totò” Riina. After becoming the head of the Corleonesi family in 1974,...

The Mystery of Padre Pio (2018)
8 / 10

Documentary, Thriller

The documentary offers testimonies and documents never disclosed about the plot against its protagonist, who had the stigmata of Jesus Christ in his...

The Battle of the Sexes (2013)
6.6 / 10

Documentary

Tennis star and women’s rights activist Billie Jean King won a total of 12 Grand Slam titles, but the biggest match of her career took place in...

Jerry Lee Lewis: Trouble in Mind (2022)
8 / 10

Documentary, Music

An electrifying glimpse into the complex life and thrilling, unparalleled performances of rock and roll's first and wildest practitioner: Jerry Lee...

Joe (2002)
10 / 10

Animation, History

This animated short tells the story of Seraphim "Joe" Fortes, one of Vancouver's most beloved citizens. Born in the West Indies, Joe Fortes swam in...