Best Biography Movies

63 films · 47 with 3+ critic reviews

Biopics of athletes, politicians, artists and freedom fighters. One of the best-reviewed categories on the site by rate.

The best biography movies, ranked by aggregated critic score.

01SpotlightEnglish · 2016“Spotlight is an important film, especially at times of cynicism around the profession of…” — Sankhayan Ghosh

7.1

15 criticsRecommended0212 Years a SlaveEnglish · 2014“While slavery is a part of American history, the exploitation has a universal resonance.…” — Mini Anthikad Chhibber

7.0

13 criticsRecommended03Sachin: A Billion DreamsHindi · 2017“I wiped my eyes when the same footage played inside the theatre, I won't deny that, but…” — Rohit Vats

6.9

24 criticsRecommended04Dallas Buyers ClubEnglish · 2014“This is Matthew McConaughey's movie through and through. Apart from physically…” — Mini Anthikad Chhibber

6.9

17 criticsRecommended05The Dirty PictureHindi · 2011“It's unlikely to garner critical acclaim, of course. No male reviewer will recommend a…” — Mayank Shekhar

6.7

11 criticsRecommended06The Wolf of Wall StreetEnglish · 2014“Though it does not measure up to GoodFellas (1990) or Casino (1995), the two previous…” — Rashid Irani

6.7

15 criticsRecommended07Bhaag Milkha BhaagHindi · 2013“For a film about sprinting and clocking shortest timings possible, Bhaag Milkha Bhaag…” — Sarit Ray

6.5

23 criticsRecommended08Budhia Singh – Born to RunHindi · 2016“'Budhia Singh' manages to break away from a whole lot of principle arcs and formulae.” — Namrata Joshi

6.5

22 criticsRecommended09Captain PhillipsEnglish · 2013“Allowing the action plot to take over quickly, the director ratchets up the tension from…” — Rashid Irani

6.5

8 criticsRecommended10Lone SurvivorEnglish · 2014“Overall though heart-wrenching, brutal and life-affirming, the film due to the…” — Troy Ribeiro

6.4

9 criticsMixed11The Theory of EverythingEnglish · 2015“The film hinges on the masterly performances by its lead players. Redmayne's contortions…” — Mini Anthikad Chhibber

6.3

10 criticsMixed12M.S. Dhoni: The Untold StoryHindi · 2016“Our heroes are generally virtuous, but a biopic also needs objectivity. The director has…” — Rohit Vats

6.2

36 criticsMixed13PadmanHindi · 2018“Pad Man is an example of how good causes may not always make great cinema.” — Namrata Joshi

6.2

28 criticsMixed14Poorna: Courage Has No LimitHindi · 2017“Poorna is well intentioned and but in its hunt for ticket revenues and be palatable for a…” — Dhrubo Jyoti

6.2

17 criticsMixed15An Insignificant ManHindi · 2017“An Insignificant Man is a peek into the working of politics and difficulties of bringing…” — Sweta Kaushal

6.2

6 criticsMixed16Mary KomHindi · 2014“Priyanka Chopra rises above a generic script, predictable treatment and an extremely…” — Sudhish Kamath

6.1

44 criticsMixed17The Danish GirlEnglish · 2016“The most intriguing aspect of The Danish Girl is that it is much more about that love…” — Sankhayan Ghosh

6.1

14 criticsMixed18The Man Who Knew InfinityEnglish · 2016“In the ultimate analysis, Brown's work may seem more like a piece of exotica -- and this…” — Gautaman Bhaskaran

6.1

15 criticsMixed19FoxcatcherEnglish · 2015“You'll leave the theater wowed by the acting, yet unimpressed by the film.” — Mihir Fadnavis

6.1

9 criticsMixed20The Greatest ShowmanEnglish · 2017“Thankfully, a couple of barnstorming melodies — chief among them, 'This is me', performed…” — Rashid Irani

6.0

9 criticsMixed21All the Money in the WorldEnglish · 2018“Overall, the film is an ingeniously crafted, tension filled, kidnapping drama that won't…” — IANS

6.0

6 criticsMixed22Rang RasiyaHindi · 2014“Rang Rasiya is much more than just a period film. It's a statement on behalf of people…” — Rohit Vats

5.9

23 criticsMixed23Paan Singh TomarHindi · 2010“It is a beautiful, moving moment in the film. But the simple scene holds together because…” — Aseem Chhabra

5.9

6 criticsMixed24Borg Vs McEnroeEnglish · 2017“The actual tennis looks convincing, an achievement that should go a long way with fans,…” — Rohan Naahar

5.9

4 criticsMixed25Million Dollar ArmEnglish · 2014“A romantic subplot involving a cutesy tenant (Bell) is wearisome. AR Rahman's background…” — Rashid Irani

5.8

17 criticsMixed26Manjhi: The Mountain ManHindi · 2015“Ketan aspires to find poetry in Manjhi's grand passion. He doesn't always succeed. But…” — Hindustan Times

5.7

30 criticsMixed27Super 30Hindi · 2019“A salutary cause and an inspirational story about the triumph of the underdog doesn't…” — Namrata Joshi

5.7

27 criticsMixed28Mandela: Long Walk to FreedomEnglish · 2014“All said and seen, Mandela is watchable because of the powerful story rather than the…” — Sachin Chatte

5.7

12 criticsMixed29American SniperEnglish · 2015“American Sniper fails to effectively answer the questions it raises and truth be told,…” — Soumya Srivastava

5.7

12 criticsMixed30WildEnglish · 2015“The film sticks to the format of the novel in telling Cheryl's story in flashbacks that…” — Shalini Langer

5.7

7 criticsMixed31SoormaHindi · 2018“The actor is the mainstay of an understated rather than rousing sports film...” — Namrata Joshi

5.6

19 criticsMixed32Deepwater HorizonEnglish · 2016“It doesn't reinvent the wheel, but unlike the monumental machine at its centre, works…” — Rohan Naahar

5.6

7 criticsMixed33TanhajiHindi · 2020“Tanhaji is a complete package. It's magnificent, high on visual effects and has powerful…” — Hindustan Times

5.4

9 criticsMixed34The Fifth EstateEnglish · 2013“...the story is so compelling and the questions it raises are so urgent.The Fifth Estate…” — Anupama Chopra

5.3

7 criticsMixed35SarbjitHindi · 2016“Randeep Hooda stands out in this melodramatic melange of cardboard cut-outs that…” — Namrata Joshi

5.2

29 criticsMixed36Pelé: Birth of a LegendEnglish · 2016“The most disappointing thing about Pele: Birth of a Legend is its failure to bring alive…” — Sankhayan Ghosh

5.2

7 criticsMixed37The Monuments MenEnglish · 2014“Eventually the film feels like a tidy museum piece, too bland to even work as escapist…” — Anupama Chopra

5.1

12 criticsMixed38AzharHindi · 2016“The Emraan Hashmi charm mixed with shy Azharuddin mannerism makes it a heady cocktail.…” — Rohit Vats

5.0

37 criticsMixed39ThackerayHindi · 2019“This is either an oblivious or blatantly self-aware film, a work not of propaganda as…” — Raja Sen

4.9

14 criticsUnfavorable40JobsEnglish · 2013“Neither great nor ghastly, the warts and all account of the titular titan, merits a…” — Rashid Irani

4.8

11 criticsUnfavorable41VeerappanHindi · 2016“...this 126-minute film has pace and a narrative technique which may give you a glimpse…” — Rohit Vats

4.7

28 criticsUnfavorable42MastramHindi · 2014“There are so many ideas here about writing, sexual desire, fantasy, hypocrisy, the artist…” — Anupama Chopra

4.7

9 criticsUnfavorable43HawaizaadaHindi · 2015“Vibhu has designed Hawaizaada to be an all-purpose vehicle that has romance, comedy and…” — Anupama Chopra

4.4

24 criticsUnfavorable44DianaEnglish · 2013“A spectacularly misjudged biopic about the late Princess of Wales, Diana spans the last…” — Rashid Irani

4.4

9 criticsUnfavorable45Buddha in a Traffic JamHindi · 2016“'Buddha In A Traffic Jam' is mostly in English which might be a problem for the producer.…” — Rohit Bhatnagar

3.9

12 criticsUnfavorable46Jai Jawaan Jai KisaanHindi · 2015“If you are a Lal Bahadur Shastri fan and revere history, don't waste your sentiments on…” — Shubha Shetty-Saha

3.9

3 criticsUnfavorable47The Tashkent FilesHindi · 2019“Disgusting propaganda in which truth is a luxury...A host of worthy actors including…” — Jyoti Sharma Bawa

3.8

13 criticsUnfavorable

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