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Ranker's 101 Best Biopics to Watch About Real People

"The best 'real' biopics offer glimpses into the lives of notable individuals, revealing their struggles, accomplishments, and personal journeys. By immersing audiences in these eclectic stories, these movies shed light on human nature and celebrate the resilience of the human spirit. Biopics about real people - from historical figures to renowned entertainers - explore the characters, ideologies, and stories that formed the essence of the subjects' lives. These movies go beyond mere documentaries, instead presenting viewers with intimate portrayals of the protagonists, often lending a deeper understanding of their motivations and the intricate complexities of their lives. By doing so, biographical films offer an invaluable window into the experiences and emotions of these exceptional individuals. With each new addition to the genre, viewers are offered a chance to visit extraordinary individuals and unravel the complexities that lie beneath the surface." - ranker.com
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Walk the Line (2005)
Walk the Line (2005)
Rotten Tomatoes®   82%
2
Schindler's List (1993)
Schindler's List (1993)
Rotten Tomatoes®   98%
3
Goodfellas (1990)
Goodfellas (1990)
Rotten Tomatoes®   96%
4
Catch Me If You Can (2002)
Catch Me If You Can (2002)
Rotten Tomatoes®   96%
5
Ray (2004)
Ray (2004)
Rotten Tomatoes®   79%
6
A Beautiful Mind (2001)
A Beautiful Mind (2001)
Rotten Tomatoes®   74%
7
Amadeus (1984)
Amadeus (1984)
Rotten Tomatoes®   93%
8
Coal Miner's Daughter (1980)
Coal Miner's Daughter (1980)
Rotten Tomatoes®   86%
9
Braveheart (1995)
Braveheart (1995)
Rotten Tomatoes®   78%
10
Patton (1970)
Patton (1970)
Rotten Tomatoes®   94%
11
The Elephant Man (1980)
The Elephant Man (1980)
Rotten Tomatoes®   93%
12
Casino (1995)
Casino (1995)
Rotten Tomatoes®   79%
13
A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood (2019)
A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood (2019)
Rotten Tomatoes®   95%
14
The King's Speech (2010)
The King's Speech (2010)
Rotten Tomatoes®   94%
15
The Aviator (2004)
The Aviator (2004)
Rotten Tomatoes®   86%
16
Brian's Song (1971)
Brian's Song (1971)
Rotten Tomatoes®   92%
17
Elizabeth (1998)
Elizabeth (1998)
Rotten Tomatoes®   83%
18
Bohemian Rhapsody (2018)
Bohemian Rhapsody (2018)
Rotten Tomatoes®   60%
19
Lincoln (2012)
Lincoln (2012)
Rotten Tomatoes®   89%
20
The Pianist (2002)
The Pianist (2002)
Rotten Tomatoes®   95%
21
Gandhi (1982)
Gandhi (1982)
Rotten Tomatoes®   85%
22
12 Years a Slave (2013)
12 Years a Slave (2013)
Rotten Tomatoes®   95%
23
Raging Bull (1980)
Raging Bull (1980)
Rotten Tomatoes®   94%
24
Chaplin (1992)
Chaplin (1992)
Rotten Tomatoes®   60%
25
Malcolm X (1992)
Malcolm X (1992)
Rotten Tomatoes®   89%
26
The Wolf of Wall Street (2013)
The Wolf of Wall Street (2013)
Rotten Tomatoes®   79%
27
The Imitation Game (2014)
The Imitation Game (2014)
Rotten Tomatoes®   89%
28
Rocketman (2019)
Rocketman (2019)
Rotten Tomatoes®   89%
29
Lawrence of Arabia (1962)
Lawrence of Arabia (1962)
Rotten Tomatoes®   94%
30
JFK (1991)
JFK (1991)
Rotten Tomatoes®   84%
31
Green Book (2018)
Green Book (2018)
Rotten Tomatoes®   77%
32
Cinderella Man (2005)
Cinderella Man (2005)
Rotten Tomatoes®   80%
33
Reagan
Reagan
34
The Theory of Everything (2014)
The Theory of Everything (2014)
Rotten Tomatoes®   80%
35
The Last Emperor (1987)
The Last Emperor (1987)
Rotten Tomatoes®   89%
36
The Doors (1991)
The Doors (1991)
Rotten Tomatoes®   57%
37
Boys Don't Cry (1999)
Boys Don't Cry (1999)
Rotten Tomatoes®   89%
38
Man on the Moon (1999)
Man on the Moon (1999)
Rotten Tomatoes®   63%
39
Ed Wood (1994)
Ed Wood (1994)
Rotten Tomatoes®   92%
40
Straight Outta Compton (2015)
Straight Outta Compton (2015)
Rotten Tomatoes®   89%
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