Best biography movies hollywood

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If the word "biopic," doesn't excite you, you may need to delve further into the genre. Biopics, a.k.a.

historical movies documenting the life of a real person—can struggle under the weight of expectations and volume, since they might be covering years or decades of events that transpired. But the best biopics can see an actor immerse themself into a challenging role and transform a true tale into a fascinating work of art—and are even among some of the best films of all time.

Below, find the best biopic movies of all time.

'Amadeus' ()

If the words "Amadeus Mozart" conjure up nothing for you than classical music, then you need to put on Amadeus.

Adapted from the play Mozart and Salieri, we see the (wild, erratic, under-appreciated, ultimately impoverished) genius through the eyes of a less talented rival.

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'Bird: Charlie Parker'

Clint Eastwood directs this music biopic led by Forest Whitaker as legendary saxophonist Charlie Parker.

Eastwood, who has long had a thirst for truth-telling in politics and elsewhere, elevates the chronically under-appreciated Parker into a genius and forerunner.

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'Capote' ()

The late Philip Seymour Hoffman was exceptional in every role but one of his most career-defining performances was as author Truman Capote.

This is a dramatic retelling of Capote's life and work as he interviews a murderer for his book In Cold Blood, which was hugely influential for the true crime genre.

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