biopic

noun

bio·​pic ˈbī-(ˌ)ō-ˌpik 

nonstandard bī-ˈä-pik

: a biographical movie

Examples of biopic in a Sentence

We watched a biopic about Beethoven.

Recent Examples on the Web

Looking to squeak into the top 10 is Burns & Co and Fathom Entertainment’s Jimmy, with the Jimmy Stewart biopic collecting $832,000 Friday from 1,470 North American theaters for a likely $2 million frame. — Ryan Gajewski, HollywoodReporter, 7 Nov. 2026

At 76 years old, Wilson is looking to the future and optimistic that Carrie Brownstein’s Heart biopic will begin to see major progress. — Devon Ivie, Vulture, 6 Nov. 2026

Ethan has even suggested his son could portray him in a hypothetical biopic. — Angelique Brenes, PEOPLE, 6 Nov. 2026

The Oscar winner turned into the late football legend for the upcoming biopic Madden by loading up on carbs, gaining 25 pounds. — Marina Watts, Entertainment Weekly, 5 Nov. 2026

Word History

Etymology

bi- entry 2 + pic entry 1

First Known Use

1946, in the meaning defined above