Best biographical movies to watch online

    True stories always spark curiosity, especially when brought to life on the big screen through memorable performances in fiction or inspiring direction in documentaries. Biographical films have the power to transport viewers to different eras, unveiling journeys that have shaped humanity—whether they involve historical figures, scientific geniuses, or ordinary individuals in extraordinary situations. In this list, Filmelier highlights some of the best titles available to watch online, including award-winning and critically acclaimed films like Schindler’s List, The Imitation Game, and First Man. Get ready to be moved and learn more about lives that left their mark on the world.

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    Best biographical movies to watch online

    True stories always spark curiosity, especially when brought to life on the big screen through memorable performances in fiction or inspiring direction in documentaries. Biographical films have the power to transport viewers to different eras, unveiling journeys that have shaped humanity—whether they involve historical figures, scientific geniuses, or ordinary individuals in extraordinary situations. In this list, Filmelier highlights some of the best titles available to watch online, including award-winning and critically acclaimed films like Schindler’s List, The Imitation Game, and First Man. Get ready to be moved and learn more about lives that left their mark on the world.

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    Val

    Val

    7.5/10
    1h49min
    R
    2021
    Documentary
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    A sensitive documentary about actor Val Kilmer's career, who broke out in the 1980s and in 2020 began to recover from cancer, leaving him with lifelong consequences. 'Val' brings together footage that the artist has recorded over four decades, telling his entire journey to this day. Like most biographical productions, it is one of those stories that move us and are able to fill celebrities with layers, which end up showing themselves completely different from what the media paints and frames about them. 'Val' is a great movie to understand more about Val Kilmer's personality and also his struggles, after all, being famous is not the solution to any problem, quite the contrary, it is the promotion of new adversities.

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    Schindler's List

    Schindler's List

    9/10
    3h15min
    R
    1993
    Drama
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    Spielberg's masterpiece. Moving story, impeccable direction and a black and white cinematography that marks history. The only color in the entire movie is the girl in red, a representation of the end of Oskar Schindler's innocence and ours.
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    The Imitation Game

    The Imitation Game

    8/10
    1h53min
    PG-13
    2014
    Drama
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    Benedict Cumberbatch delivered a great performance as Alan Turing, a genius who not only helped to unravel one of the Nazi's greatest secrets during World War II but was also a major influence in the initial development of computers. Yet, he had conflicting feelings inside and was judged by society due to his sexuality. Despite some historical inconsistencies, the movie manages to bring all of this to the screen while still being entertaining. Definitely worth watching.
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    What Happened, Miss Simone?

    What Happened, Miss Simone?

    7.6/10
    1h42min
    G
    2016
    Documentary
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    No, the documentary does not answer what happened to Nina Simone, one of the greatest singers and activists in US and black culture history. Nevertheless, it brings a very immersive view, showing much of her life - relevant for those who followed Nina's career at that time, or for those newer ones who heard little about her. The movie may not have answers, but it is certainly inspiring and provocative.
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    First Man

    First Man

    7.3/10
    2h21min
    PG-13
    2018
    Drama
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    Damien Chazelle (of 'La La Land') brings his more human and less heroic vision of Neil Armstrong, the first man to step on the moon. With empathy and closeness, the film presents us the man, his fears, problems, losses, qualities and flaws - while reconstructing the events of the space race that took Apollo 11 to land on the arid satellite in orbit around Earth. Although it does not look like the director's previous projects, it is a feature capable of captivating those who seek both historical narrative and those who want to see the human adventure.

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