BIOGRAPHY Movies and Tvshows - Page 22

The King (2019)

IMDb: 7.2
2019

Hal, wayward prince and heir to the English throne, is crowned King Henry V after his tyrannical father dies Now the young king must navigate palace politics, the war his father left behind, and the emotional strings of his past lif

Harriet (2019)

IMDb: 6.6
2019

The extraordinary tale of Harriet Tubmans escape from slavery and transformation into one of Americas greatest heroes, whose courage, ingenuity, and tenacity freed hundreds of slaves and changed the course of history

Bandit Queen (1994)

IMDb: 7.6
1994

The story of the bandit queen Phoolan Devi who was sent to prison in 1983 and got free in 1994

Reversal of Fortune (1990)

IMDb: 7.2
1990

Wealthy Sunny von Bulow lies brain dead, husband Claus guilty of attempted murder but he says hes innocent and hires Alan Dershowitz for his appeal

Diego Maradona (2019)

IMDb: 7.7
2019

Constructed from over 500 hours of never before seen footage, this documentary centers on the career of celebrated football player Diego Maradona, who played for S S C Napoli in the 1980s

Togo (2019)

IMDb: 8.0
2019

The story of Togo, the sled dog who led the 1925 serum run despite being considered too small and weak to lead such an intense race

Frank Serpico (2017)

IMDb: 6.8
2017

In his own words, Frank Serpico tells the story of his one man crusade for police reform in the NYPD during the early 1970s

Tyson (1995)

IMDb: 6.3
1995

The story of Mike Tyson From his early days as a 12 year old amateur with a powerful punch, to the undisputed title of Heavyweight Champion of the World, and ultimately to his conviction

Leonie (2010)

IMDb: 6.0
2010

A film about the life and relationships of the early 20th century American educator, editor, and journalist Leonie Gilmour, the mother of the acclaimed artist and architect Isamu Noguchi

Dying to Do Letterman (2011)

IMDb: 6.9
2011

When 35 year old stand up comedian Steve Mazan learned he was dying of cancer, he dedicated the rest of his life to making his dream come true performing comedy on The Late Show with David Letterman This documentary chronicles his

Get Rich or Die Tryin (2005)

IMDb: 5.4
2005

A tale of an inner city drug dealer who turns away from crime to pursue his passion, rap music

The Trans List (2016)

IMDb: 6.1
2016

The Trans List explores the range of experiences lived by Americans who identify as transgender an umbrella term for people whose gender identity does not conform to that typically

Mrs. America (2020 )

IMDb: 7.9
2020

Conservative activist Phyllis Schlafly leads an unexpected fight against the Equal Rights Amendment movement during the 1970s

Grant (2020 )

IMDb: 8.3
2020

The documentary series examines Ulysses S Grants life story using his perspective and experiences to explore a turbulent time in history the Civil War and Reconstruction

Cleopatra (1999)

IMDb: 6.4
1999

Princess Cleopatra becomes Egypts Queen and has an out of wedlock son with the son less Roman ruler Julius Caesar Through two romances, she strives to protect Egypt from the Romans, and make her son the heir to Caesars Roman Em

Hillary (2020)

IMDb: 6.5
2020

A look at the life and work of Hillary Rodham Clinton, interweaving biographical chapters of her life with behind the scenes footage from her 2016 U S presidential campaign

Porn Star: The Legend of Ron Jeremy (200

IMDb: 6.4
2001

A light hearted look at the life and career of porn star Ron Jeremy, from his devoted fanbase to his unlikely status as a sex symbol and his goal to achieve mainstream success

Francesco (1989)

IMDb: 6.4
1989

Docudrama about the life of St Francis of Assisi

Helter Skelter (2020 )

IMDb: 7.4
2020

Over 50 years have passed since Charles Manson and his cultishly devoted followers committed their horrific crimes, and yet, the public remains truly in the dark about The Manson Family and their journey into the abyss How can one s

Borgia (20112014)

IMDb: 7.8
2011–2014

Story of the rise and the fall of the Renaissance dynasty

Luz del Fuego (1982)

IMDb: 5.8
1982

While riding a motorboat along Guanabara Bay, Gaspar, an elderly senator, tells the nurse that between the 50s and 60s he became involved with an exotic dancer, Luz Del Fuego, who adopted this stage name when she saw the name on th

Dear Diary (1993)

IMDb: 7.3
1993

Director Nanni Moretti takes a mordant look at Italian life through three antological vignettes presented as the chapters of an open diary

My Dinner with Andre (1981)

IMDb: 7.8
1981

Two old friends meet for dinner as one tells anecdotes detailing his experiences, the other notices their differing worldviews

Divide in Concord (2014)

IMDb: 7.0
2014

This is a story about an 84 year old woman trying to take down the third largest industry in the world Jean Hill, a self proclaimed warrior, leads historic Concord, Massachusetts on Americas first environmental crusade to ban the s

Wendy Williams: The Movie (2021)

IMDb: 5.5
2021

Follows the highs and lows Wendy has experienced throughout the years, from her scrappy upstart days in urban radio to the success of her own syndicated talk show

Napoleon: Life of an Outlaw (2016)

IMDb: 7.3
2019

Mutah Beale, better known as Napoleon of Tupac Shakurs infamous rap group The Outlawz goes through an emotional roller coaster since birth

Kobe Bryants Muse (2015)

IMDb: 7.9
2015

Documentary that goes behind the stats to reveal Kobe Bryants career, exploring the mentorships, allies and rivalries that have helped shape his stellar 18 year tenure in the NBA, and uncovering his greatest personal challenge yet

The Fighting Prince of Donegal (1966)

IMDb: 6.2
1966

After inheriting his fathers title, the young noble Hugh OConnell is taken hostage by the English viceroy but escapes to lead an uprising

White Lightnin (2009)

IMDb: 7.1
2009

Deep in the heart of the Appalachian Mountains in West Virginia, where every man owns a gun and a moonshine still, abides living legend Jesco White, the dancing outlaw As a boy Jesco was in and out of reform school and the insane

Lucrezia giovane (1974)

IMDb: 5.1
1974

In the early 16th century, the mighty Borgia family, Cesare Borgia and his pitiless sister Lucrezia rule all Italy Cesare, incestuously in love with his sister, commits a crime and starts a war campaign in Romagna Lucrezia, meanwhi

Communion (1989)

IMDb: 5.6
1989

Oct 4 and Dec 26 the Strieber family drives from NYC to their cabin in the woods Both nights there are some powerful lights outside and maybe aliens The dad is mentally affected by the bad dream, goes to the shrink and is hypnoti

Jane B. for Agnes V. (1988)

IMDb: 7.2
1988

Ill look at you, but not at the camera It could be a trap, whispers Jane Birkin shyly into Agnes Vardas ear at the start of JANE B PAR AGNES V The director of CLEO FROM 5 TO 7 and VAGABOND once again paints a portrait of a wom

Safety (2020)

IMDb: 6.8
2020

The story of Ray Ray McElrathbey, a freshman football player for Clemson University, who secretly raised his younger brother on campus after his home life became too unsteady

A Huey P. Newton Story (2001)

IMDb: 7.0
2001

The story of how the radical Huey P Newton developed the Black Panther Party based on his 10 point program for social reform

Running Wild: The Life of Dayton O. Hyde

IMDb: 7.7
2013

A documentary that examines the inspirational life of Dayton O Hyde as a modern day renaissance man and one of the last old style cowboys

Elvira Madigan (1967)

IMDb: 7.3
1967

The Danish tightrope dancer Elvira Madigan meets Lieutenant Sixten Sparre, a Swedish officer who is married and has two children They both decide to run away