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The Best Biographical Movies of 2019

Updated July 13, 2020 585 votes 78 voters 4.8k views34 items

UPDATED: Check out the top 2020 biopics!

As opposed to documentaries, 2019 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 2019.

Of all the best biographical movies this year, Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil and Vile about the life and times of Ted Bundy is bound to be among the darkest while Rocketman will give fans more insight into Elton John's career.

So, which films do you think should top the list of best 2019 biopics? Check them out below and vote up your favorites from the year.

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The Irishman
Robert De Niro, Al Pacino
Released: 2019
Directed by: Martin Scorsese
The Irishman is a 2019 American epic biographical crime film directed by Martin Scorsese and... more on Wikipedia
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Rocketman
Taron Egerton, Jamie Bell
Released: 2019
Directed by: Dexter Fletcher
Rocketman is a 2019 British-American biographical musical film directed by Dexter Fletcher.... more on Wikipedia
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Fighting with My Family
Florence Pugh, Lena Headey
Released: 2019
Directed by: Stephen Merchant
Fighting with My Family is a 2019 comedy-drama film directed by Stephen Merchant, based on the... more on Wikipedia
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Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil and Vile
Zac Efron, Lily Collins
Released: 2019
Directed by: Joe Berlinger
Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil and Vile is a 2019 thriller film directed by Joe Berlinger.... more on Wikipedia
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The Dirt
Douglas Booth, Machine Gun Kelly
Released: 2019
Directed by: Jeff Tremaine
The Dirt is a 2019 American biographical-drama directed by Jeff Tremaine. The story of how... more on Wikipedia
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Ford v. Ferrari
Christian Bale, Matt Damon
Released: 2019
Directed by: James Mangold
Ford v. Ferrari is a 2019 action biographical drama film directed by James Mangold. An... more on Wikipedia
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The Two Popes
Jonathan Pryce, Anthony Hopkins
Released: 2019
Directed by: Fernando Meirelles
The Two Popes is a 2019 film International drama film directed by Fernando Meirelles. Pope... more on Wikipedia

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Dolemite Is My Name
Eddie Murphy, Keegan-Michael Key
Released: 2019
Directed by: Craig Brewer
Dolemite Is My Name is a 2019 American biographical comedy film directed by Craig Brewer. The... more on Wikipedia
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Harriet
Cynthia Erivo, Leslie Odom Jr.
Released: 2019
Directed by: Kasi Lemmons
Harriet is a 2019 American biographical film directed by Kasi Lemmons, based on the life of... more on Wikipedia
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The White Crow
Oleg Ivenko, Ralph Fiennes
Released: 2019
Directed by: Ralph Fiennes
The White Crow is a 2018 British biographical film directed by Ralph Fiennes, based on the... more on Wikipedia
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Tolkien
Nicholas Hoult, Lily Collins
Released: 2019
Directed by: Dome Karukoski
Tolkien is a 2019 American biographical drama film directed by Dome Karukoski. An orphaned... more on Wikipedia
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JT LeRoy
Laura Dern, Kristen Stewart
Released: 2019
Directed by: Justin Kelly
JT LeRoy (a.k.a. Jeremiah Terminator LeRoy) is a 2019 biographical film directed by Justin... more on Wikipedia
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Skin
Jamie Bell, Danielle Macdonald
Released: 2019
Directed by: Guy Nattiv
Skin is an American biographical drama film written and directed by Guy Nattiv. A notorious... more on Wikipedia
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Richard Jewell
Olivia Wilde, Nina Arianda
Released: 2019
Directed by: Clint Eastwood
Richard Jewell is a 2019 American drama film directed by Clint Eastwood, based on an article... more on Wikipedia
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Trial by Fire
Jack O'Connell, Laura Dern
Released: 2019
Directed by: Edward Zwick
Trial by Fire is a 2019 American biographical drama directed by Edward Zwick, based on the... more on Wikipedia
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Official Secrets
Keira Knightley, Matt Smith
Released: 2019
Directed by: Gavin Hood
Official Secrets is a 2019 American-British political thriller directed by Gavin Hood, based... more on Wikipedia
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Just Mercy
Brie Larson, Michael B. Jordan
Released: 2019
Directed by: Destin Daniel Cretton
Just Mercy is a 2019 American biographical drama film directed by Destin Daniel Cretton, based... more on Wikipedia
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Saint Judy
Michelle Monaghan, Leem Lubany
Released: 2019
Directed by: Sean Hanish
Saint Judy is a 2019 American biographical drama film directed by Sean Hanish, based on Judy... more on Wikipedia
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All Is True
Kenneth Branagh, Judi Dench
Released: 2018
Directed by: Kenneth Branagh
All Is True is a 2018 film directed by Kenneth Branagh. After the Globe Theatre burns down in... more on Wikipedia
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The Kid
Dane DeHaan, Ethan Hawke
Released: 2019
Directed by: Vincent D'Onofrio
The Kid is a 2019 independent biographical western action drama film directed by Vincent... more on Wikipedia
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Brexit
Benedict Cumberbatch, Lee Boardman
Released: 2019
Directed by: Toby Haynes
Brexit is a 2019 British television drama film directed by Toby Haynes. The Campaign Director,... more on Wikipedia
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Ip Man 4 The Finale
Scott Adkins, Donnie Yen
Released: 2019
Directed by: Wilson Yip
Ip Man 4: The Finale is a 2019 Hong Kong biographical martial arts film directed by Wilson... more on Wikipedia
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Walk. Ride. Rodeo.
Missi Pyle, Spencer Locke
Released: 2019
Directed by: Conor Allyn
Walk Ride Rodeo is a 2019 American biopic directed by Conor Allyn. Nationally-ranked rodeo... more on Wikipedia
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Red Joan
Stephen Campbell Moore, Sophie Cookson
Released: 2019
Directed by: Trevor Nunn
Red Joan is a 2018 British spy drama film directed by Trevor Nunn, based on the novel by... more on Wikipedia
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Wild Nights with Emily
Molly Shannon, Amy Seimetz
Released: 2019
Directed by: Madeleine Olnek
Wild Nights with Emily is a 2018 American biographical comedy film written and directed by... more on Wikipedia

Richard Jewell

Red Joan