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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The estate is now facing criticism from some corners for backing Antoine Fuqua's upcoming biopic of Jackson. Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 14 Nov. 2025 Sessa's acting career seems to just be getting started, as he was also cast as the late chef Anthony Bourdain in the biopic Tony. Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 14 Nov. 2025 In a fun twist, Cage’s Face/Off co-star John Travolta previously played another Gambino boss, John Gotti, in a 2018 biopic. Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 13 Nov. 2025 This year’s event will open with Rowan Athale’s Prince Naseem Hamed boxing biopic Giant. Abid Rahman, HollywoodReporter, 13 Nov. 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 17 Nov. 2025.

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