Best Biographical Movies Based on True Stories
Inspiring true stories brought to life on screen. The best biopics streaming now.
Soorarai Pottru
Inspired by the life of Air Deccan founder Captain Gopinath, this Tamil biographical drama follows a man’s dream to start a low-cost airline.
The Crown – Season 4
In a politically rising era, Queen Elizabeth II navigates tensions between tradition and change as Margaret Thatcher becomes Prime Minister and Charles courts a young Diana.
Rocketry: The Nambi Effect
The biographical story of Nambi Narayanan, an ISRO scientist wrongly accused of espionage, and his struggle to clear his name.
Sardar Udham
A biopic of Udham Singh, the revolutionary who avenged the Jallianwala Bagh massacre by assassinating Michael O’Dwyer in London, 1940.
Oppenheimer
The story of J. Robert Oppenheimer and the Race to Build the Atomic Bomb during World War II.
Ford v Ferrari
Based on a true story, American car designer Carroll Shelby and driver Ken Miles build a revolutionary race car for Ford to challenge Ferrari at the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 1966.
The Irishman
Martin Scorsese’s crime epic spanning decades, following Frank Sheeran, a hitman for the mob, as he reflects on his life and his involvement with Jimmy Hoffa.
Gangubai Kathiawadi
A young woman sold into a brothel rises to become a powerful madam and social figure in 1960s Mumbai.
King Richard
The story of Richard Williams, whose unwavering belief shaped his daughters Venus and Serena into tennis legends.