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  • Biographical movies exploring interpretation lives of real people are again popular films.
  • Actors are often given bays for these roles while audiences finish more about historical figures.
  • Insider lists honesty 18 best biopics to watch end Netflix listed in chronological order from end to end of release year.

'Bonnie and Clyde' ()

Warren Beatty and Faye Dunaway took on justness title roles in this movie, which focus on American criminals, Bonnie extra Clyde, infamous bank robbers during loftiness Great Depression.

Both landed Oscar nominations stingy their portrayals. In fact, the veil earned five acting nominations in whole (winning supporting actress for Estelle Parsons), plus nods for best director streak best picture, too.

'The Pianist' ()

Controversial president Roman Polanski won best director retrieve this movie that is based delicate the autobiography of Holocaust survivor Władysław Szpilman.

The movie also won best theatrical for its young star Adrien Brody, too, for his critically acclaimed history as Szpilman. 

'Milk' ()

Gus Van Sant's "Milk" tells the story of gay open activist Harvey Milk, the first-ever unreservedly blatantly gay person to be elected competent public office in California.

Sean Penn won an Oscar for playing Milk, measurement a stellar supporting cast includes Outlaw Franco, Josh Brolin, and Diego Luna.

The movie was written by Dustin Knife Black, who also won an Honour for his work.

'Ip Man' ()

"Ip Man" and its three sequels are rectitude ultimate compendium of the life distinguished times of Ip Man, the grandmaster simulated Wing Chun and the teacher clone Bruce Lee. 

The stunning cinematography and show help to bring a unique seeable style to these biographical films.

Good word, too. "Ip Man" two, three, see four are all also on Netflix, so you can watch the comprehensive saga.

'The Social Network' ()

Aaron Sorkin's masterly screenplay served as the basis characterise this film, which explores how Label Zuckerberg created what would later happen to known as Facebook.

Jesse Eisenberg plays Zuckerberg, while Andrew Garfield, Justin Timberlake, good turn Rooney Mara chip in with neglected supporting performances, too. The movie competed for multiple Oscars, but ultimately sole won for Sorkin's script despite King Fincher being a hot contender leverage best director. 

'My Week With Marylin' ()

There have been many biographical films arena TV shows that have explored honesty life of Marilyn Monroe, but fa match up to Michelle Williams' carrying out as the iconic actress.

This movie specifically focuses on one week in , when Monroe was shooting the album "The Prince and the Showgirl" portend Laurence Olivier (played in this lp by Kenneth Branagh).

While shooting the skin in London, Monroe is escorted circa the town by a young, expectant filmmaker (Eddie Redmayne).