Movies Listings by Genre Biography on Subtitleslibrary

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  The Woodmans (2010)

  Genre:  Action, Biography, Documentary

  2010

  1h 37m

  6.9 IMDB

  The story of a family that suffers a tragedy, but perseveres and finds redemption through each other and their work - making art.
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  Father Stu (2022)

  Genre:  Action, Biography, Drama

  2022

  1h 37m

  6.4 IMDB

  Cast:  Mark Wahlberg, Mel Gibson, Teresa Ruiz, Malcolm McDowell

  Follows the life of Father Stuart Long, a boxer-turned-priest who inspired countless people during his journey from self-destruction to redemption.
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  Common Threads: Stories from the Quilt (1989)

  Genre:  Action, Biography, Documentary, History

  1989

  1h 37m

  8.1 IMDB

  Cast:  Eddie Murphy, Dustin Hoffman, Elizabeth Taylor, Rock Hudson

  This film recounts the lives and deaths of various victims of AIDS who are commemorated in the AIDS quilt. It is a massive cloth collecting each piece as a memorial for each victim of the disease to both show the death toll and to show the humanity of the victims to those who would rather demonize them.
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  Poly Styrene: I Am a Cliché (2021)

  Genre:  Action, Biography, Documentary, Music

  2021

  1h 37m

  7.1 IMDB

  Cast:  David Bowie, Ruth Negga, John Lydon

  The death of punk icon and X-Ray Spex front-woman Poly Styrene sends her daughter on a journey through her mother's archives in this intimate documentary.
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  The Case Against 8 (2014)

  Genre:  Action, Biography, Documentary, News

  2014

  1h 37m

  7.4 IMDB

  Cast:  Rob Reiner, Dustin Lance Black

  After the California Supreme Court ruled in May 2008 that same-sex couples could marry, a proposition was put to voters to amend the state constitution to define marriage as being between a man and a woman. After that proposition was passed a group decided to challenge the constitutionality of the amendment. This documentary follows the efforts of the plaintiffs and lawyers over four years as the case winds its way through the courts.
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  61* (2001)

  Genre:  Action, Biography, Drama, History, Sport

  2001

  1h 37m

  7.7 IMDB

  Cast:  Anthony Michael Hall, Thomas Jane, Christopher McDonald, Chris Bauer

  Aiming for one of the most famed records in sports history, a pair of very different baseball players hit home runs at an impressive rate. Roger Maris, a reserved sort, is much less popular than his hard-partying New York Yankee teammate Mickey Mantle, the player who many observers think will be the one to challenge Babe Ruth's record of 60 home runs in one season. But in the summer of 1961, Maris surges ahead of Mantle, making a run at Ruth's mark.
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  Eva Hesse (2016)

  Genre:  Biography, Documentary, History

  2016

  1h 37m

  7 IMDB

  Cast:  Selma Blair, Bob Balaban, Adolf Hitler

  A superstar in the art world, but little known outside, why does Eva Hesse continue to excite passions? This brilliant, gifted and visionary woman of 1960s NY survives personal chaos while creating work that changes the profile of art history. Along with creating a significant and deeply influential body of work during her short life, her story overlaps some of 20th century's most intriguing moments: Germany in the 1930's, New York's Jewish culture of immigration in the 1940's and the art scene in Manhattan and Germany in the 1960's. Hesse, one of the most important 20th century artists is finally revealed in this character-driven film, an emotionally gripping and inspiring journey with an artist of uncommon talent, a woman of extraordinary courage.
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  I'm Charlie Walker (2022)

  Genre:  Action, Biography, Drama

  2022

  1h 37m

  4.5 IMDB

  Cast:  Monica Barbaro, Emma Caulfield Ford, Mike Colter, Carl Lumbly

  Based on a true story, Mike Colter stars as trucking and construction entrepreneur Charlie Walker. In 1971, two oil tankers violently collided off the San Francisco Coast spilling millions of gallons of crude oil creating an environmental disaster. Against all odds, Charlie was able to secure one of the most lucrative contracts to clean the coastline that threatened much of the San Francisco Bay. With only three trucks, an incredible work ethic and a whole lot of heart, the film recounts the racial discrimination Walker endured as he tries to save the coastline all while fighting institutional racism from the very company that hired him in the first place.
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  Halftime (2022)

  Genre:  Action, Biography, Documentary, Music

  2022

  1h 37m

  6.5 IMDB

  Cast:  Tom Hanks, George Clooney, Keke Palmer, Julia Stiles

  Global superstar Jennifer Lopez reflects on her multifaceted career and the pressure of life in the spotlight in this intimate documentary.
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  Knuckle (2011)

  Genre:  Action, Biography, Documentary, Drama

  2011

  1h 37m

  6.8 IMDB

  An epic 12-year journey into the brutal and secretive world of Irish Traveler bare-knuckle fighting. This film follows a history of violent feuding between rival clans.
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  SHOT! The Psycho-Spiritual Mantra of Rock (2016)

  Genre:  Action, Biography, Documentary, Music

  2016

  1h 37m

  6.8 IMDB

  Cast:  Elvis Presley, Bette Midler, David Bowie, Janelle Monáe

  SHOT! The Mick Rock Documentary is an odyssey into the colorful and crazy recesses of rock 'n' roll's history. A reckless joyride that delves deep into the mind of rock's greatest living photographer: Mick Rock. Told through the distorted lens of rock 'n' roll mythology, icon-maker, psychedelic explorer, shambolic poet and custodian of dreams, Mick Rock navigates his story from the glam rock shimmer of London to the snarl of NYC punk, and deep into the new millennium. Awaiting heart surgery after after a series of heart attacks, Mick turns inward to face himself - his past, the present and the future that will be born from the ashes of his resurrection. He stretched his nervous system to the limit to bring us the iconic images of the likes of David Bowie, Syd Barrett, Blondie, Queen, Lou Reed and Iggy Pop. He shot them all and imprinted them on our collective psyche forever. "I'm still in awe of the power of the camera and its magical reflections. In many ways I love it more than ever." This is The Mick Rock story.
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  Jerry and Marge Go Large (2022)

  Genre:  Action, Biography, Comedy, Drama

  2022

  1h 37m

  6.9 IMDB

  Cast:  Bryan Cranston, Michael McKean, Rainn Wilson, Anna Camp

  Based on the true story about long-married couple Jerry and Marge Selbee, who win the lottery and use the money to revive their small town.
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  Civil: Ben Crump (2022)

  Genre:  Action, Biography, Documentary

  2022

  1h 37m

  5.7 IMDB

  Crump's mission to raise the value of Black life as the civil lawyer for the families of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Black farmers and banking while Black victims, Crump challenges America to come to terms with what it owes his clients.
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  Tigers (2020)

  Genre:  Action, Biography, Drama, Sport

  2020

  1h 37m

  7 IMDB

  Cast:  Frida Gustavsson, Alfred Enoch, Liv Mjönes

  Martin is one of the most promising football talents Sweden has ever seen. At sixteen, his lifelong dream comes true when he is bought by one of Italy's most prestigious clubs. Yet that dream comes at a very high price in terms of sacrifice, dedication, pressure and - most of all - loneliness. Martin begins to question whether this is actually the life he yearned for. "Tigers" is a life-and-death rollercoaster ride through the modern-day football industry. With a unique perspective on the world of professional sports, Ronnie Sandahl tells the true story of 16-year-old football prodigy Martin Bengtsson. A coming-of-age drama about a young man's burning obsession in a world where everything, and everyone, has a price tag.
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  Callas Forever (2002)

  Genre:  Action, Biography, Drama, Music, Romance

  2002

  1h 37m

  6.4 IMDB

  Cast:  Jeremy Irons, Joan Plowright, Fanny Ardant, Manuel de Blas

  In 1977, Maria Callas (Fanny Ardant), the most famous diva in the world, lives confined in her Paris apartment. Larry Kelly (Jeremy Irons), a producer friend, offers her to sing "Carmen" in a televised concert. Unfortunately, Maria's voice, tired and worn by years and strain, is not what it used to be. Larry knows the way around the problem: a technical stratagem will create the illusion. Maria, disregarding her friend Sarah Keller's (Dame Joan Plowright's) warning, agrees with the idea and the show is a tremendous success. With that in mind, Larry now considers a new version of "Tosca". But this time, Maria objects to the subterfuge. Her decision will mark the beginning of the end for the legendary singer.