Netflix Movies and Categories Finder: Biographical Movies
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Mallesham
A self-trained engineer risks debt, love and reputation in his quest to improve the grueling work conditions of his mother and her weaving community.
Released: 2019-11-20
Runtime: 02:11:04
Netflix ID: 81217739
Won't You Be My Neighbor?
When Fred Rogers found his calling in television, his unassuming children's show was beloved by generations for his kindness, empathy and understanding.
Released: 2019-02-01
Runtime: 01:34:26
Netflix ID: 80231412
Green Book
Out of their elements, a refined pianist hires a street-smart driver to navigate a concert tour of the segregated Deep South.
Released: 2019-09-26
Runtime: 02:09:54
Netflix ID: 81013585
The Dawn Wall
Cameras follow Tommy Caldwell and Kevin Jorgeson as they take on the staggering challenge of free-climbing Yosemite’s most formidable rock formation.
Released: 2019-03-04
Runtime: 01:40:24
Netflix ID: 81004270
The Tin Mine
A failed engineering student in the late 1940s gets the unexpected education of a lifetime by working for four years in a rainforest tin mine.
Released: 2019-08-29
Runtime: 01:49:58
Netflix ID: 81131420
Com a Palavra: Arnaldo Antunes
This autobiographical portrait follows esteemed Brazilian poet, singer and composer Arnaldo Antunes and his eccentric creative process.
Released: 2019-06-22
Runtime: 01:19:58
Netflix ID: 81091384
The Billionaire
Inspired by a true story, this uplifting drama focuses on a young Thai entrepreneur's incredible business success, despite obstacles and self-doubt.
Released: 2019-08-01
Runtime: 02:04:48
Netflix ID: 80158681
Salam - The First ****** Nobel Laureate
Shunned by his country due to religion, Abdus Salam strives for an achievement that would define modern physics and redefine his place back home.
Released: 2019-10-02
Runtime: 01:15:53
Netflix ID: 81191195
A Lucky Man
Based on the life of Ernie “Lustig” Solomon, a gangster from just outside Cape Town in search of his identity and morality in a crime-ridden society.
Released: 2020-01-26
Runtime: 01:13:07
Netflix ID: 81219392
Betty White: First Lady of Television
This documentary on actress and television producer Betty White traces her decades-long career as a woman breaking new ground in entertainment.
Released: 2020-01-12
Runtime: 00:55:51
Netflix ID: 81173792
Rolling Thunder Revue: A Bob Dylan Story by Martin Scorsese
In an alchemic mix of fact and fantasy, Martin Scorsese looks back at Bob Dylan's 1975 Rolling Thunder Revue tour and a country ripe for reinvention.
Released: 2019-06-12
Runtime: 02:22:07
Netflix ID: 80221016
Elena
In this documentary, the director remembers a sister who left behind her life under Brazil’s dictatorship and moved to New York with dreams of acting.
Released: 2019-09-01
Runtime: 01:21:27
Netflix ID: 81137484
Diego Maradona
On the field, Diego Maradona shone as one of the greatest soccer players ever. But as this documentary shows, his life off the field was much darker.
Released: 2019-11-15
Runtime: 02:04:19
Netflix ID: 81084856
Habibie and Ainun
This companion to 2016's 'Rudy Habibie' traces the relationship between Indonesia’s third president and his wife behind the scenes of their public lives.
Released: 2019-01-27
Runtime: 02:04:56
Netflix ID: 81047898
Maudie
Despite severe arthritis and a challenging marriage, an amateur painter defies the odds to become a beloved folk artist in this unconventional biopic.
Released: 2019-02-03
Runtime: 01:56:09
Netflix ID: 80156208
The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind
Inspired by a science book, 13-year-old William Kamkwamba builds a wind turbine to save his Malawian village from famine. Based on a true story.
Released: 2019-03-01
Runtime: 01:53:58
Netflix ID: 80200047
War Against Women
Filmed over three years in 10 countries, this documentary gives voice to the women who have become victims of sexual violence as weapons of war.
Released: 2019-07-01
Runtime: 01:01:15
Netflix ID: 81077862
De ce eu?
A young prosecutor is assigned a career-making case involving a colleague but soon starts to question the motivations behind the charges.
Released: 2019-08-21
Runtime: 02:06:23
Netflix ID: 81149202
The Greatest Showman
In this musical biopic of P.T. Barnum, a brash, enterprising man overcomes his humble beginnings to create the greatest show the world has ever seen.
Released: 2019-12-01
Runtime: 01:44:48
Netflix ID: 80193478
The Two Popes
At a key turning point for the Catholic Church, Pope Benedict XVI forms a surprising friendship with the future Pope Francis. Inspired by true events.
Released: 2019-12-20
Runtime: 02:05:58
Netflix ID: 80174451
Rudy Habibie
A biopic that explores the hardships and triumphs of the early life of B. J. Habibie, a transformative president of Indonesia.
Released: 2019-01-27
Runtime: 02:22:36
Netflix ID: 81047900
Transformer
Powerlifter Matt Kroczaleski faced his greatest challenge when he came out as transgender. This documentary captures his transition into a woman.
Released: 2019-02-20
Runtime: 01:19:11
Netflix ID: 81031652
Tokyo Tower: Mom and Me, and Sometimes Dad
Talented but lazy illustrator Masaya’s always relied on his mother’s help. After turning his life around, he learns she’s been diagnosed with cancer.
Released: 2019-05-15
Runtime: 02:22:26
Netflix ID: 81113433
BlacKkKlansman
The first black detective of the Colorado Springs Police Department teams up with a Jewish colleague to infiltrate a group of white supremacists.
Released: 2019-06-13
Runtime: 02:15:12
Netflix ID: 80996851
The Last Family
While dealing with their own anguish, a noted surrealist painter and his altruistic wife must prevent their erratic son from fatally hurting himself.
Released: 2019-09-27
Runtime: 01:57:23
Netflix ID: 80234384
Shelby American
Featuring interviews and vintage footage, this documentary traces American icon Carroll Shelby's life of reinvention from farmer to racer to entrepreneur.
Released: 2019-11-22
Runtime: 01:58:31
Netflix ID: 81218074
The Sky Is Pink
After succumbing to her terminal illness, a teenager posthumously narrates her parents’ tenacious relationship in this drama based on a true story.
Released: 2019-12-11
Runtime: 02:23:20
Netflix ID: 81037373
HOMECOMING: A film by Beyoncé
This intimate, in-depth look at Beyoncé's celebrated 2018 Coachella performance reveals the emotional road from creative concept to cultural movement.
Released: 2019-04-17
Runtime: 02:17:54
Netflix ID: 81013626
Gundermann
A fascinating portrait of coal miner-turned-songwriter Gerhard 'Gundi' Gundermann, whose ties to the German Stasi fueled his views and work.
Released: 2019-04-25
Runtime: 02:07:28
Netflix ID: 81076897
Molly's Game
Former Olympian Molly Bloom ran a high-stakes poker game for the stars -- until her lofty lifestyle nearly sent her to prison.
Released: 2019-08-05
Runtime: 02:20:13
Netflix ID: 80199959
Los Tigres del Norte at Folsom Prison
The beloved norteño band Los Tigres del Norte performs for the inmates of Folsom Prison on the 50th anniversary of Johnny Cash's iconic concert.
Released: 2019-09-15
Runtime: 01:04:12
Netflix ID: 81030342
Miss Americana
In this revealing documentary, Taylor Swift embraces her role as a songwriter and performer — and as a woman harnessing the full power of her voice.
Released: 2020-01-31
Runtime: 01:25:17
Netflix ID: 81028336
Papusza
Romani writer Bronislawa Wajs struggles to succeed as a poet in 20th-century Poland -- while being rejected by the very people who inspired her art.
Released: 2019-06-01
Runtime: 02:05:57
Netflix ID: 81078812
First Man
Astronaut Neil Armstrong spends a decade training for the flight of a lifetime, as he prepares to be the first man to walk on the moon.
Released: 2019-08-18
Runtime: 02:20:59
Netflix ID: 80991403
Dolemite Is My Name
In 1970s LA, struggling comedian Rudy Ray Moore hits it big with his raunchy alter ego, Dolemite, then risks it all to take his act to the big screen.
Released: 2019-10-25
Runtime: 01:58:16
Netflix ID: 80182014
The King
Wayward Prince Hal must turn from carouser to warrior king as he faces hostilities from inside and outside the castle walls in the battle for England.
Released: 2019-11-01
Runtime: 02:20:30
Netflix ID: 80182016
Lorena, Light-Footed Woman
Lorena Ramírez of Mexico's Rarámuri community lives a pastoral life -- except when she straps on her sandals to compete as an ultramarathon runner.
Released: 2019-11-20
Runtime: 00:28:22
Netflix ID: 80244683
ReMastered: The Two Killings of Sam Cooke
While Sam Cooke rose to stardom as a soul singer, his outspoken views on civil rights drew attention that may have contributed to his death at age 33.
Released: 2019-02-08
Runtime: 01:14:03
Netflix ID: 80191045
Papillon
Framed and condemned to a penal colony in French Guiana, a safecracker bonds with a counterfeiter and fellow prisoner in a dangerous quest for freedom.
Released: 2019-07-27
Runtime: 02:12:43
Netflix ID: 80235276
American Made
A drug-running airline pilot turns informant, then uses his connections inside the government to start secretly smuggling cocaine for Pablo Escobar.
Released: 2019-03-24
Runtime: 01:54:56
Netflix ID: 80121192
Professor Marston and the Wonder Women
A respected Harvard psychologist conceals a secret double life as one-third of a polyamorous relationship -- and the creator of 'Wonder Woman.'
Released: 2019-06-14
Runtime: 01:48:21
Netflix ID: 80195940
The Best of Enemies
In 1971, a summit on school integration in North Carolina pits a civil rights activist against a Ku Klux Klan leader, sparking an unlikely friendship.
Released: 2019-11-07
Runtime: 02:13:34
Netflix ID: 81038216
Fighting with My Family
Raised in a feisty English wrestling family, scrappy Saraya must train hard and pay her dues to get her big break as a pro wrestler in the WWE.
Released: 2019-12-25
Runtime: 01:48:00
Netflix ID: 80244276
Dolly Parton: Here I Am
Dolly Parton leads a moving, musical journey in this documentary that details the people and places who have helped shape her iconic career.
Released: 2019-12-25
Runtime: 01:29:35
Netflix ID: 81204624
El Pepe, a Supreme Life
In this intimate documentary, former Uruguayan President José 'Pepe' Mujica talks about lessons he learned while in prison, his ideals and the future.
Released: 2019-12-27
Runtime: 01:13:09
Netflix ID: 81094074
El ángel
In 1971 Buenos Aires, cherub-faced teen Carlitos goes from burglary to serial murder after meeting kindred spirit Ramón. Inspired by true events.
Released: 2019-02-20
Runtime: 01:54:23
Netflix ID: 80225411
The Dirt
In this unflinching biopic based on Mötley Crüe's best-selling book, four LA misfits navigate the monster highs and savage lows of music superstardom.
Released: 2019-03-22
Runtime: 01:48:00
Netflix ID: 80169469
ReMastered: Devil at the Crossroads
Cloaked in mystery, bluesman Robert Johnson left his mark on American music. Now family, critics and famous fans look for the real man behind the music.
Released: 2019-04-26
Runtime: 00:48:49
Netflix ID: 80191049
On the Basis of Sex
A trailblazing young Ruth Bader Ginsburg takes up a case of sex-based discrimination in an attempt to shatter the status quo.
Released: 2019-12-07
Runtime: 02:00:16
Netflix ID: 80998984
At Eternity's Gate
Wild artistic inspiration and emotional turmoil fill painter Vincent van Gogh's last years as he struggles to bring his unique vision to the world.
Released: 2019-02-15
Runtime: 01:51:14
Netflix ID: 81020388
The Highwaymen
Two steely former Texas Rangers are tasked with tracking and killing infamous criminals Bonnie and Clyde in this crime drama based on real events.
Released: 2019-03-29
Runtime: 02:12:16
Netflix ID: 80200571
Knock Down The House
Go behind the scenes as four determined women -- including Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez -- challenge big-money politicians in the 2018 race for Congress.
Released: 2019-05-01
Runtime: 01:27:55
Netflix ID: 81080637
Blinded by the Light
After discovering the music of Bruce Springsteen, a Pakistani British teenager begins to understand his identity, his culture and the world at large.
Released: 2019-09-06
Runtime: 01:57:23
Netflix ID: 80997140
Boy Erased
Sent to conversion therapy by his faith-based parents, a young man struggles to reconcile his sexual identity with his family's Christian beliefs.
Released: 2019-11-09
Runtime: 01:55:09
Netflix ID: 80240538
Gangster Ka: African
On the run, mobster Káčko flees to Seychelles then South Africa, where his considerable talents vault him once again to the top of a criminal empire.
Released: 2019-11-21
Runtime: 01:37:26
Netflix ID: 81191933
Dalida
Leading a tumultuous life, Egyptian-born French-Italian singer Dalida navigates love, success, suicide and the dark side of fame in this biopic.
Released: 2020-01-14
Runtime: 02:01:44
Netflix ID: 80210753
Toni Morrison: The Pieces I Am
Late author Toni Morrison talks about life and writing in this documentary exploring the ways her work reflects themes of race and American history.
Released: 2020-01-21
Runtime: 02:00:37
Netflix ID: 81074570
Sgt. Stubby: An American Hero
Upon America's entry into the First World War, a spunky canine rescued by a soldier wags his stubby tail to the trenches. Based on a true story.
Released: 2019-05-10
Runtime: 01:24:36
Netflix ID: 80214996
Enemies of the State
Maintaining his innocence, a convicted murderer who has broken out of jail before is sent to a notorious prison from which no one has ever escaped.
Released: 2019-10-15
Runtime: 01:55:32
Netflix ID: 81191822
Tee Shot: Ariya Jutanugarn
This biopic follows pro golfer Ariya Jutanugarn's journey to the LPGA tour, from child prodigy to her number-one ranking in the world.
Released: 2019-12-01
Runtime: 01:43:05
Netflix ID: 81184705
Goyo: The Boy General
Brash ladies' man Gregorio 'Goyo' del Pilar rises to become one of the Philippines' youngest generals in this historical epic sequel to 'Heneral Luna.'
Released: 2019-01-26
Runtime: 02:30:11
Netflix ID: 81031181
The Photographer Of Mauthausen
A Catalán prisoner at a Nazi concentration camp uses his office job to steal photo negatives of the atrocities committed there. Based on true events.
Released: 2019-02-22
Runtime: 01:50:28
Netflix ID: 80191608
Colette
Transported to glittering Paris, a woman ghostwrites for her husband and, empowered by success, fights for her identity as a writer and freethinker.
Released: 2019-04-01
Runtime: 01:51:39
Netflix ID: 80240244
A Prominent Patient
Czechoslovakian diplomat Jan Masaryk's turbulent life comes into focus during the years before, during and after World War II.
Released: 2019-10-15
Runtime: 01:49:10
Netflix ID: 81190919
Loro
This fictionalized Silvio Berlusconi biography paints a surreal portrait of the former Italian Prime Minister’s excesses while on the comeback trail.
Released: 2019-11-30
Runtime: 02:30:59
Netflix ID: 80211651
A Private War
In this biopic, war correspondent Marie Colvin risks it all to bring back the truth from the frontlines, despite the toll it takes on her own life.
Released: 2019-12-01
Runtime: 01:50:36
Netflix ID: 81002445
Late Life: The Chien-Ming Wang Story
Injuries sidelined the bright career of New York Yankees pitcher Chien-Ming Wang. This documentary captures his relentless battle back to the majors.
Released: 2019-03-15
Runtime: 01:37:36
Netflix ID: 81024308
Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil and Vile
Single mother Liz falls for Ted Bundy and refuses to believe the truth about his crimes for years. A drama based on a true story.
Released: 2019-05-03
Runtime: 01:49:58
Netflix ID: 81028570
Dying to Tell
Seeking answers after a life-changing incident in 2012, filmmaker Hernán Zin interviews other war reporters about the personal toll of their work.
Released: 2019-05-17
Runtime: 01:28:11
Netflix ID: 81073590
It Takes a Lunatic
The extraordinary life of beloved acting teacher and theatre producer Wynn Handman is recalled in this portrait of a provocative, innovative artist.
Released: 2019-10-25
Runtime: 02:06:41
Netflix ID: 81078456
Little Miss Sumo
In an ancient sport traditionally reserved for men, 20-year-old female sumo prodigy Hiyori attempts to revolutionize Japan’s national pastime.
Released: 2019-10-28
Runtime: 00:19:42
Netflix ID: 81110394
Portrait of a Beauty
In the Joseon era, a brilliant painter forced to hide her gender falls for a young man, which stirs her teacher's jealousy.
Released: 2019-11-01
Runtime: 01:48:21
Netflix ID: 81196781
Kiseki: Sobito of That Day
Jaded musician Jin is inspired by the musical talents of his dental student kid brother, who has to hide his rock star dreams from their strict father.
Released: 2019-06-16
Runtime: 01:51:23
Netflix ID: 80198908
Gangster Ka
Intent on stealing a fortune, a mob boss funnels billions to himself in a petroleum tax fraud scheme -- but his success has lethal consequences.
Released: 2019-11-09
Runtime: 01:36:30
Netflix ID: 81191873
Walk. Ride. Rodeo.
In the wake of an accident that leaves her paralyzed, a champion rodeo rider vows to get back on her horse and compete again. Based on a true story.
Released: 2019-03-08
Runtime: 01:39:50
Netflix ID: 80995799
White Boy Rick
In this fact-based drama, a blue-collar Detroit teenager becomes an FBI informant and later a drug dealer at the height of the '80s crack epidemic.
Released: 2019-05-01
Runtime: 01:51:04
Netflix ID: 80195963
Why Do Fools Fall in Love
When singing pioneer Frankie Lymon dies, Mrs. Lymon tries to track her dead husband's royalties -- and finds two more Mrs. Lymons in the same fix!
Released: 2019-08-01
Runtime: 01:55:48
Netflix ID: 16943884
The Legend of Cocaine Island
An urban legend about a duffel bag of cocaine buried in the Caribbean leads a misfit band to hatch a nutball plan to find it in this comic documentary.
Released: 2019-03-29
Runtime: 01:27:03
Netflix ID: 80999977
Victor Young Perez
A world champion boxer at the height of his career scraps for survival when his true identity results in imprisonment at a WWII concentration camp.
Released: 2019-09-13
Runtime: 01:49:52
Netflix ID: 81162834
Once Upon a Time in London
Organized crime came to London in the 1930s, ushering in three decades ruled by two legendary gangsters whose legacy outlived their reign.
Released: 2019-10-10
Runtime: 01:51:02
Netflix ID: 81127353
Mary, Queen of Scots
A young Queen Mary returns to rule her native Scotland and battle her cousin, Queen Elizabeth I, for the throne of England.
Released: 2019-12-13
Runtime: 02:03:52
Netflix ID: 80994900
Cornelis
Exceptionally gifted but deeply troubled, musician Cornelis Vreeswijk lives an intense life on stage and behind the scenes as seen in this biopic.
Released: 2020-01-26
Runtime: 01:37:09
Netflix ID: 81233379
Fotograf
This biopic of Jan Saudek explores the provocative Czech photographer's volatile relationships with his lovers and collaborators -- and his art.
Released: 2019-11-15
Runtime: 02:09:34
Netflix ID: 81191414
Welcome to Marwen
After a violent assault shatters an artist’s mind and memory, he creates a miniature world to process his trauma and to learn how to live again.
Released: 2019-11-23
Runtime: 01:55:52
Netflix ID: 80999013
Anarchist from Colony
Anarchist Park Yeol fights to reveal the truth about Koreans who were massacred in Japan after the 1923 Great Kanto earthquake. Based on true events.
Released: 2019-06-17
Runtime: 02:08:35
Netflix ID: 80197491
The Mercy
Facing financial ruin, an amateur sailor falsely competes in the 1968 Golden Globe Race and opts for a solo voyage that sends him on a downward spiral.
Released: 2019-08-01
Runtime: 01:41:45
Netflix ID: 81041374
Ghosts of Sugar Land
Shocked when their friend embraces extremism, a group of Muslim Americans in Texas recount their time with him and theories about his fate.
Released: 2019-10-16
Runtime: 00:21:54
Netflix ID: 81081656
Mathilde
In the twilight of the Romanov dynasty, a prima ballerina falls for the throne's heir, threatening the royal family's legacy.
Released: 2019-05-10
Runtime: 01:48:39
Netflix ID: 80233219
In Like Flynn
A young Errol Flynn embraces adventure and breaks hearts in this biopic, living the swashbuckling life he’d one day portray on the silver screen.
Released: 2019-10-15
Runtime: 01:38:51
Netflix ID: 81070748
Janosik: A True Story
A crafty outlaw leads a band of robbers but struggles to maintain his unique moral code when his mysterious reputation brings him fame.
Released: 2020-01-06
Runtime: 02:17:13
Netflix ID: 81192007
Gotti
Languishing in prison and suffering from throat cancer, John Gotti recalls his bloody rise to power as one of New York's most powerful Mafia kingpins.
Released: 2019-01-24
Runtime: 01:50:12
Netflix ID: 70295180
Patria
Paco Ignacio Taibo II brings his book trilogy to life, highlighting Mexico's history in 1854-1867, a period he considers foundational to the country.
Released: 2019-01-17
Runtime: 01:29:55
Netflix ID: 80988257
Mi amigo Alexis
When a young soccer fan and his idol forge an unexpected friendship, the connection teaches them both lessons about life and their love of the game.
Released: 2019-08-30
Runtime: 01:42:10
Netflix ID: 81141694
Le Tour: My Last 49 Days
A cancer patient resolves to defy his fatal diagnosis and embarks upon a grueling challenge -- as a cyclist in the Tour de France.
Released: 2019-09-13
Runtime: 01:36:37
Netflix ID: 81162844
Wyatt Earp
Legendary lawman Wyatt Earp is continually at odds with a gang of renegade cowboys, culminating in a fiery showdown with the outlaws at the OK Corral.
Released: 2019-10-31
Runtime: 03:10:31
Netflix ID: 60011597
Kalushi: The Story of Solomon Mahlangu
The life and times of iconic South African liberation fighter Solomon Mahlangu, who battled the forces of apartheid, come into focus.
Released: 2019-11-29
Runtime: 01:46:38
Netflix ID: 81227195
Alexis Viera: A Story of Surviving
After being shot during a robbery in Colombia and losing sensation in his legs, Uruguayan soccer star Alexis Viera finds a new sense of purpose.
Released: 2019-03-20
Runtime: 01:08:59
Netflix ID: 81033107
Elisa and Marcela
In 1901 Spain, Elisa Sánchez Loriga adopts a male identity in order to marry the woman she loves, Marcela Gracia Ibeas. Based on true events.
Released: 2019-06-07
Runtime: 01:58:42
Netflix ID: 80121387
Victoria and Abdul
A cheerfully naive clerk from India visits England to bestow a gift on Queen Victoria, then strikes up an unlikely friendship with the lonely monarch.
Released: 2019-06-12
Runtime: 01:51:33
Netflix ID: 80182116
Parchís: the Documentary
The spotlight's on Parchís, a record company-created Spanish boy/girl band that had unprecedented success with Top 10 songs and hit films in the '80s.
Released: 2019-07-10
Runtime: 01:46:21
Netflix ID: 81036520