biopic

noun

bio·​pic ˈbī-(ˌ)ō-ˌpik How to pronounce biopic (audio)
: a biographical movie

Examples of biopic in a Sentence

We watched a biopic about Beethoven.
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Teller is set to play John Branca in the upcoming biopic about the King of Pop, simply titled Michael. Ashlyn Robinette, People.com, 11 Sep. 2025 Zane also promoted his upcoming Marlon Brando biopic Waltzing with Brando in his post, noting that the film will premiere at the same theater as One Battle After Another next week. Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 10 Sep. 2025 Italian producer Andrea Iervolino (Ferrari) has announced a movie biopic of the late fashion giant Giorgio Armani. Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 10 Sep. 2025 Since the show wrapped in 2015, Leech has appeared in several titles — most notably as Paul Prenter in the 2018 biopic Bohemian Rhapsody alongside Rami Malek as Freddie Mercury. Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 10 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for biopic

Word History

Etymology

bi- entry 2 + pic entry 1

First Known Use

1947, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of biopic was in 1947

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“Biopic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/biopic. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.

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