The Idolmaker (1980)
Based on the life of rock promoterproducer Bob Marcucci, who discovered, among others, Frankie Avalon and Fabian
Pride of the Marines (1945)
Marine hero Al Schmid is blinded in battle and returns home to be rehabilitated He readjusts to his civilian life with the help of his soon to be wife
O.J.: Made in America (2016)
A chronicle of the rise and fall of O J Simpson, whose high profile murder trial exposed the extent of American racial tensions, revealing a fractured and divided nation
Vincere (2009)
The story of Mussolinis secret lover, Ida Dalser, and their son Albino
Marie Antoinette (1938)
The tragic life of Marie Antoinette, who became queen of France in her late teens
Jimi Hendrix (1973)
This documentary was made three years after Jimi Hendrixs untimely death At the time it was an example of how a visual biography should be done, but some of the information in it needs revising in the light of new information uncov
Elvis (1979)
Biographical movie about the famous rock singer Elvis Presley
Spartacus: War of the Damned (2010 2013)
The life of Spartacus, the gladiator who lead a rebellion against the Romans From his time as an ally of the Romans, to his betrayal and becoming a gladiator, to the rebellion he leads and its ultimate outcome
The Best of Men (2012)
In 1943, a refugee doctor from Nazi Germany uses new methods to rehabilitate those with spinal injuries in Great Britain Based on actual events
Cass (2008)
An orphaned Jamaican baby is adopted by an elderly white couple and brought up in an all white area of London and becomes one of the most feared and respected men in Britain Based on a true story
Alias Grace (2017)
In 19th century Canada, a psychiatrist weighs whether a murderess should be pardoned due to insanity
A Very English Scandal (2018)
British Liberal Party leader Jeremy Thorpe is accused of conspiracy to murder his gay ex lover and forced to stand trial in 1979
Adrift (2018)
A true story of survival, as a young couples chance encounter leads them first to love, and then on the adventure of a lifetime as they face one of the most catastrophic hurricanes in recorded history
A Prayer Before Dawn (2017)
The true story of an English boxer incarcerated in one of Thailands most notorious prisons as he fights in Muay Thai tournaments to earn his freedom
Billionaire Boys Club (2018)
A group of wealthy boys in Los Angeles during the early 1980s establish a get rich quick scam that turns deadly
Shock and Awe (2017)
A group of journalists of the Knight Ridder news service covering President George W Bushs planned invasion of Iraq in 2003 are skeptical of the Presidents claim that Saddam Hussein has weapons of mass destruction
The Worlds Fastest Indian (2005)
The story of New Zealander Burt Munro, who spent years rebuilding a 1920 Indian motorcycle, which helped him set the land speed world record at Utahs Bonneville Salt Flats in 1967
Spartacus: Gods of the Arena (2011)
In the time before the arrival of Spartacus, the House of Batiatus faces many challenges from competitors, and within its own household
Inside the American Mob (2013)
Documentary film about the Italian Mafia and their organized crime activities in USA, mainly New York, between the 60s to mid 90s Well documented with plenty of interviews and original footage Story told by ex members of Mafia,
High Roller: The Stu Ungar Story (2003)
The story of poker legend Stuey Ungar A gambler by the age of 10, Ungar won millions playing card games
Barabbas (1961)
Barabbas, the criminal that the Jewish leaders induced the populace to vote to set free, so that Christ could be crucified, is haunted by the image of Jesus for the rest of his life
Chappaquiddick (2017)
Depicting Ted Kennedys involvement in the fatal 1969 car accident that claims the life of a young campaign strategist, Mary Jo Kopechne
The Catcher Was a Spy (2018)
A former major league baseball player, Moe Berg, goes undercover in World War II Europe for the Office of Strategic Services
Mary Magdalene (2018)
Twelve men heard and spread the message of Jesus Only one woman understood it
Woman Walks Ahead (2017)
Catherine Weldon, a portrait painter from 1890s Brooklyn, travels to Dakota to paint a portrait of Sitting Bull and becomes embroiled in the Lakota peoples struggle over the rights to their land
Loving Pablo (2017)
A journalist strikes up a romantic relationship with notorious drug lord Pablo Escobar
The Young Victoria (2009)
A dramatization of the turbulent first years of Queen Victorias rule, and her enduring romance with Prince Albert
Bobby (2006)
The story of the assassination of U S Senator Robert F Kennedy, who was shot in the early morning hours of June 5, 1968 in the Ambassador Hotel in Los Angeles, California, and twenty two people in the hotel, whose lives were never
Beyond the Mat (1999)
A heartfelt documentary focusing on the day to day lives of professional wrestlers, some on the rise, some on the wane, and others fighting for their lives
The True Story of Jesse James (1957)
Biopic loosely based on the last 18 years of Jesse James life and focused on the relationship between brothers Jesse and Frank James
That Guy Dick Miller (2014)
Documentary about veteran character actor Dick Miller, whose career in and outside of Hollywood has spanned almost 200 films across six decades, featuring a diverse range of interviews with directors, co stars, and contemporaries
Right Footed (2015)
Jessica Cox was born without arms as a result of a birth defect, but managed to overcome many physical and emotional challenges to become fully independent She learned to type with her toes, drive a car with her feet, and amazingly
The Story of Diana (2017)
She was beloved by millions, but plagued by hidden turmoil A tale of royalty, resilience and the heavy cost of fame
Paul, Apostle of Christ (2018)
Luke travels Roma looking for apostle Paul, turned in Neros prisoner, to tell his story before his execution
The Trade (2017)
Ten years after his retirement, death match wrestler Nick Mondo is distressed to find a new generation mimicking his former self destructive antics Based on a true story
The Mercy (2018)
The incredible story of amateur sailor Donald Crowhurst and his solo attempt to circumnavigate the globe The struggles he confronted on the journey while his family awaited his return is one of the most enduring mysteries of recent
The von Trapp Family: A Life of Music (2015)
Agathe von Trapp, the eldest daughter of a well known musical family, overcomes many obstacles to pursue her musical career and move to the United States
The Fastest (2017)
Based on a true story of a drug addict who became a triathlon champion and a winner of Ironman competition
Bobby Fischer Live (2009)
A bio about the life of Bobby Fischer
I Can Only Imagine (2018)
The inspiring and unknown true story behind MercyMes beloved, chart topping song that brings ultimate hope to so many is a gripping reminder of the power of true forgiveness
The Tale (2016)
A woman filming a documentary on childhood rape victims starts to question the nature of her childhood relationship with her riding instructor and running coach
Mad to Be Normal (2017)
During the 1960s, a renegade Scottish psychiatrist courts controversy within his profession for his approach to the field, and for the unique community he creates for his patients to inhabit
Milada (2017)
The story of Milada Horakova, democratic pre WW2 Czech politician first arrested and tried by the Nazis during the War and then the post war Communist government for her refusal to cease her opposition activity and leave the country
S Is for Stanley (2015)
S Is For Stanley is the story of Emilio DAlessandro, Stanley Kubricks personal driver A Friendship that lasted through 30 years of their lives, helped create four cinema masterpieces, and brought together two apparently opposite p
One Foot in Heaven (1941)
Episodic look at the life of a minister and his family as they move from one parish to another