biopic

noun

bio·pic ˈbī-(ˌ)ō-ˌpik

: a biographical movie

Examples of biopic in a Sentence

We watched a biopic about Beethoven.

Recent Examples on the Web Cheryl also appeared in Apollo 13 and the Oscar-winning biopic A Beautiful Mind. —

Angel Saunders, Peoplemag, 7 June 2024 Smith was awarded the Oscar for Best Actor in a Leading Role for King Richard, the sports biopic detailing the grit, determination, and protection of a father with a vision of greatness for his children. —

Rivea Ruff, Essence, 7 June 2024 When approaching the film, the director (also known for the 2009 John Lennon biopic Nowhere Boy and the 2015 blockbuster Fifty Shades of Grey) was keen to present Blake through Amy’s eyes. —

TIME, 17 May 2024 Josh Trank’s first attempt after getting out of director jail is a half-baked biopic that never truly comes together in its weirdness or its storytelling. —

Elliott Smith and Chris Bellamy, EW.com, 23 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for biopic

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