Published 12:03 IST, January 10th 2020

Biographical movies in Hollywood that you must add to your watchlist

There have been many great biographical movies in Hollywood. Read on to know more about films like 'Lincoln', 'Rocketman', and others, which are very popular.

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Hollywood has given world some of biggest movie hits. industry has covered almost every genre. stories that reputed film industry have revolved around topics that range from supernatural to science fiction. Throughout decades, re have been several biographical movies in Hollywood that told stories of some of greatest minds.

Read on to kw more about best Hollywood biographical movies:

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Best 5 Hollywood films

Rocketman

Rocketman is a 2019 biographical musical fantasy drama. It is based on life of famous musician Elton John. It is directed by Dexter Fletcher and penned by Lee Hall. film features Taron Egerton, Jamie Bell, and Richard Madden in lead roles.

It has been rated ‘R’ and has a run time of 2 hours and 1 minute. film was released on May 31, 2019, and received critical praise.

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Lincoln

Lincoln is a 2012 historical drama film loosely based on Doris Kearns Goodwin’s biography Team of Rivals: Political Genius of Abraham Lincoln. It revolves around last four months of Lincoln’s life. film features Daniel Day-Lewis in lead role, and also stars Sally Field, David Strathairn, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, and ors in supporting roles.

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American Sniper

American Sniper is a 2014 American biographical war drama directed by Clint Eastwood, and is penned by Jason Hall. It is loosely based on memoir American Sniper: Autobiography of Most Lethal Sniper in U.S. Military History, which is written by Chris Kyle.

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film features Bradley Cooper and Sienna Miller in lead roles. It was minated for Oscars, and it also talks about PTSD, a mental disorder.

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Pursuit of Happyness

Pursuit of Happyness is one of most popular movies. It stars Will Smith in lead role. It is a 2006 autobiographical drama based on entrepreneur Chris Gardner’s struggles. It is directed by Gabriele Mucci. film also features Will Smith’s son Jaden Smith.

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A Beautiful Mind

A Beautiful Mind is a 2001 drama film based on life of famous Ecomist John Nash, a bel Laureate in Ecomics. Directed by Ron Howard, film features Russell Crowe, Ed Harris, and Jennifer Connelly in lead roles. film was critically acclaimed and was minated for Oscars in several categories.

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12:03 IST, January 10th 2020