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The Best Biopics of 2018

Updated October 1, 2019 4.7k votes 293 voters 13.0k views34 items

List RulesOnly biographical films. No documentaries.

As opposed to documentaries, 2018 biographical films bring something completely different to the table. Much like movies based on true events, biopics give viewers a glimpse into the real life of notable figures, while providing plenty of entertainment like that of a regular movie. Whether it's the likes of a drama, as it so often is, or even a comedy, there were some great biographical movies in 2018.

Of all the best biographical movies this year, Don't Worry He Won't Get Far On Foot is a prime example of the drama films that mostly comprise the biopic genre. The film covers the struggling alcoholic and cartoonist John Callahan—which shows viewers both sides of his life. For a little more excitement, criminal biopic Gotti takes a step inside the life of the notorious boss, which is as exciting as it is eye opening.

So, which films do you think should top the list of best 2018 biopics? Check them out below and vote up your favorites from the year.

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The Mercy
Colin Firth, Rachel Weisz
Released: 2018
Directed by: James Marsh
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The Happy Prince
Rupert Everett, Colin Firth
Released: 2018
Directed by: Rupert Everett
The Happy Prince is a 2018 British biographical drama film directed by Rupert Everett. The... more on Wikipedia
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Stan & Ollie
Steve Coogan, John C. Reilly
Released: 2018
Directed by: Jon S. Baird
Stan & Ollie is a 2018 British biographical film directed by Jon S. Baird. Stan Laurel (Steve... more on Wikipedia
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Bohemian Rhapsody
Rami Malek, Ben Hardy
Released: 2018
Directed by: Bryan Singer
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On the Basis of Sex
Felicity Jones, Armie Hammer
Released: 2018
Directed by: Mimi Leder
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Paterno
Al Pacino, Riley Keough
Released: 2018
Directed by: Barry Levinson
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Billionaire Boys Club
Ansel Elgort, Taron Egerton
Released: 2018
Directed by: James Cox
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Green Book
Viggo Mortensen, Mahershala Ali
Released: 2018
Directed by: Peter Farrelly
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Don't Worry, He Won't Get Far on Foot
Joaquin Phoenix, Rooney Mara
Released: 2018
Directed by: Gus Van Sant
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White Boy Rick
Richie Merritt, Jennifer Jason Leigh
Released: 2018
Directed by: Yann Demange
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Can You Ever Forgive Me?
Melissa McCarthy, Richard E. Grant
Released: 2018
Directed by: Marielle Heller
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Colette
Keira Knightley, Dominic West
Released: 2018
Directed by: Wash Westmoreland
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I Can Only Imagine
J. Michael Finley, Cloris Leachman
Released: 2018
Directed by: Andrew Erwin, Jon Erwin
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Woman Walks Ahead
Jessica Chastain, Michael Greyeyes
Released: 2018
Directed by: Susanna White
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All Is True
Kenneth Branagh, Judi Dench
Released: 2018
Directed by: Kenneth Branagh
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First Man
Ryan Gosling, Claire Foy
Directed by: Damien Chazelle
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At Eternity's Gate
Willem Dafoe, Rupert Friend
Released: 2018
Directed by: Julian Schnabel
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Welcome to Marwen
Steve Carell, Leslie Mann
Released: 2018
Directed by: Robert Zemeckis
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Final Portrait
Geoffrey Rush, Armie Hammer
Released: 2017
Directed by: Stanley Tucci
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Borg vs McEnroe
Sverrir Gudnason, Shia LaBeouf
Released: 2017
Directed by: Janus Metz Pedersen
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Gotti
John Travolta, Kelly Preston
Released: 2018
Directed by: Kevin Connolly
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The Rider
Brady Jandreau, Tim Jandreau
Released: 2018
Directed by: Chloé Zhao
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The Old Man and the Gun
Robert Redford, Casey Affleck
Released: 2018
Directed by: David Lowery
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The Front Runner
Hugh Jackman, Vera Farmiga
Released: 2018
Directed by: Jason Reitman
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Papillon
Charlie Hunnam, Rami Malek
Released: 2018
Directed by: Michael Noer
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