Biography Movies

Hwang Jin Yi

65/100

The life of the famous gisaeng (female entertainer), Hwang Jin Yi, who lived in 16th century Korea.

Houdini

58/100

The life and times of escape artist/magician Harry Houdini.

Blaise Pascal

71/100

Blaise Pascal struggles to understand the natural world around him, in addition to an inner quest for religious faith.

The Little Queen

69/100

Julie, star of cycling, is two races to win the World Cup. It is the culmination of years of effort. Julie loves the spotlight. His entourage too. Encouraged by her coach and doctor, she ... See full summary »

San Martín: El cruce de Los Andes

70/100

The story follows a 15-year-old Manuel Corvalán, who decides to leave his upper-class family and be disinherited by his father to join the newly formed Army of the Andes, commanded by the General José de San Martín.

Leadbelly

71/100

The life of Blues and folk singer Huddie Leadbetter, nicknamed Leadbelly is recounted. Covering the good times and bad from his 20s to 40s. Much of that time was spent on chain gangs in the... See full summary »

Judas

50/100

Judas meets Jesus and at first doesn't know what to make of him or whether or not to trust him. A cynical city boy, Judas makes fun of the country bumpkin disciples who follow Jesus but ... See full summary »

A Dangerous Man: Lawrence After Arabia

71/100

Lawrence and Feisal go to argue for Arab independence at the 1919 Paris Peace Conference.

Goodbye Tomorrow

66/100

Director is Reis Celik. All cast are Berhan Simsek, Mazlum Cimen, Tuncel Kurtiz, Tuncer Necmioglu, Mumtaz Sevinc, Bulent Colak. Producer is Lucy Wood. Year of construction is 1998, Turkey.

To Be Number One

73/100

The story of Ho, a chinese peasant/slave worker who escapes to Hong Kong and becomes one of the most feared crime bosses in Hong Kong.

Der Schrei nach Leben

70/100

The true story of Martin Gray, a Polish survivor of the Holocaust, from how he survived the German invasion, how got captured, and how he fought back with the rebels, to his life in the ... See full summary »

Popieluszko. Wolnosc jest w nas

63/100

Story of life of Father Jerzy Popieluszko, the priest called "The Solidarity Chaplain", murdered by communist secret police.

The Secret Path

75/100

A drama about a young, neglected white girl in the rural South who, with the help of an unlikely couple, finds the solace and nurturing needed to transform her downtrodden life.

Tennessee Johnson

67/100

A chronicle of the life of Andrew Johnson from his first arrival in Tennessee to his time as President of the United States.

I'm Dancing as Fast as I Can

65/100

A true story about Emmy-winning documentary filmmaker Barbara Gordon's Valium addiction and her desperate attempts to kick the habit.

Corbo

73/100

A teenage Québecer in the 1960s evolves from pro-independence activist to radical terrorist, in this gripping chronicle of the origins of the FLQ in the decade preceding the 1970 October Crisis.

So weiß wie im Schnee

62/100

Inspired by real-life Elsa Andersson, this mostly fictional movie tells the story of her upbringing as a farmer's daughter, in the early 1900s, who dreams of getting away from the farm and becoming an aviatrix.

Against the Law

67/100

Peter Wildeblood's affair with a handsome serviceman he met in Piccadilly during the time homosexuality was a crime and the devastating consequences of their relationship.

Captain

73/100

Former Indian football captain V P Sathyan is found dead under mysterious circumstances.

Dillinger

65/100

Francis: Pray for Me

60/100

A look at the life of Jorge Mario Bergoglio, form his early childhood days in Argentina to his becoming Pope Francis.

William & Catherine: A Royal Romance

51/100

The love story of Prince William (Dan Amboyer) and Kate Middleton (Alice St. Clair) that resulted in one of the most celebrated weddings in history. At a pivotal point in their courtship, ... See full summary »

Geronimo

65/100

This story of epic courage and grace is a remarkable window on Native American life and the early years of the last and most feared Apache War Chief.

El Lute: Run for Your Life

68/100

First part of the history of "El Lute", a delinquent who became notorious in Spain for his jail escapes in the 60's, converting himself in a popular legend.

The Grim Sleeper

53/100

Journalist Christine Pelisek helps law enforcement investigate the alleged serial killer known as the Grim Sleeper.