Biopic
a biographical movie or TV show.
Contemporary Examples
Jamie Foxx on ‘The Amazing Spider-Man 2,’ Donald Sterling’s Racism, and Bill O’Reilly’s TV Act Marlow Stern April 27, 2014
Christopher Nolan Uncut: On ‘Interstellar,’ Ben Affleck’s Batman, and the Future of Mankind Marlow Stern November 9, 2014
The Ultimate Rock Trivia Quiz Peter Lauria October 27, 2010
Scorsese’s Movie Obsession Anne McElvoy May 14, 2009
Christopher Nolan Uncut: On ‘Interstellar,’ Ben Affleck’s Batman, and the Future of Mankind Marlow Stern November 9, 2014
My W and Oliver Stone’s Scott McClellan October 16, 2008
Anthony Mackie Talks About ‘Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter’ & More Marlow Stern June 19, 2012
Is Steven Spielberg’s Historical Epic, ‘Lincoln,’ Really That Great? Marlow Stern November 8, 2012
Naomi Watts Shines as Princess of Wales in ‘Diana’ Biopic Trailer Rachel Osman August 5, 2013
Aurora Snow Reviews ‘Lovelace’ Aurora Snow August 8, 2013
noun
(informal) a film based on the life of a famous person, esp one giving a popular treatment
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