Movies and TvShows featuring "based-on-biography" theme.

In Oppenheimer, the film explores the life of J. Robert Oppenheimer, an American scientist who played a pivotal role in developing the atomic bomb. The plot follows Oppenheimer's journey from his time as a young doctoral student to his appointment as the director of the Manhattan Project during World War II. The film delves into Oppenheimer's personal and political struggles, his encounters with influential scientists, and the moral dilemma he faced. Oppenheimer's story is told against the backdrop of the historical events and political climate of the time, highlighting the consequences of his groundbreaking work and the initiation of the nuclear arms race.

Alan Turing, a brilliant mathematician, joins a team at Bletchley Park to crack the German Enigma code during World War II. As he works to decrypt the code, he struggles with his troubled private life and faces discrimination due to his homosexuality.

A Japanese girl from a poor family named Hanako went on an adventure to study in a girl's Christian school in Tokyo. She found her passion in English and step by step made her dream come true.

In the summer of 1957, Enzo Ferrari's auto empire faces bankruptcy. Determined to save his company, he prepares to participate in the Mille Miglia, a dangerous 1,000-mile race in Italy, pushing himself and his drivers to the limit.

While still the Prince of Wales, the future Edward VIII meets the married American socialite, Wallis Simpson. Their relationship causes furor in the palace and in parliament, especially when King George V dies, Mrs. Simpson gets divorced, and King Edward announces his intention to marry her.

Battle for Sevastopol is a movie based on the true story of Lyudmila Pavlichenko, a female sniper from the Soviet Union who fought against the Nazis during World War II. The film explores her journey as she overcomes obstacles and becomes a heroic figure in the Battle of Sevastopol.

Lillie is a captivating TV mini-series that explores the life of Lillie Langtry, a British actress and mistress of King Edward VII. The show delves into her tumultuous love life, including her loveless marriage and forbidden affairs. Set against the backdrop of the 19th and early 20th centuries, Lillie is a captivating journey through history, scandal, and high society.

An underprivileged, gifted young black man from Newark reaches Yale University, only for shadows and injustices from his past to threaten his future.

The Miracle Worker (1962) is a powerful and inspiring biographical drama that tells the story of Helen Keller, a blind and deaf child, and her teacher Annie Sullivan. The film showcases the struggles and triumphs of these two remarkable individuals as they overcome immense challenges and foster a deep bond.

This movie tells the story of Field Marshal Erwin Rommel, a German officer in World War II. It focuses on his military leadership, his role in the North Africa campaign, and his eventual forced suicide due to his involvement in the conspiracy against Adolf Hitler.

The Girl is a biographical drama that tells the story of a single mother who overcomes various challenges and becomes a successful actress in Hollywood. The movie explores themes of perseverance, love, and the pursuit of dreams.

A biography and documentary film that explores the rise and fall of Silvio Berlusconi, the Italian businessman who became a powerful politician and media tycoon.

Mary, Queen of Scots is a captivating biography that explores the life and reign of the iconic Queen. Set in the 16th century, the movie delves into the religious conflict between Catholicism and Protestantism, the political struggles of the time, and the complex relationships Mary had with her rival cousins, Queen Elizabeth I and King of France. It portrays Mary's journey as a female ruler, her marriage to an impotent husband, and the political assassination she faced. With stunning cinematography and powerful performances, this movie is a must-watch for history and biography enthusiasts.

An intensely personal drama based on one of Australia's most shocking corporate scandals, Devil's Dust tells the story of ordinary Australians caught in a web of deception in the James Hardie asbestos saga. Spanning four decades, Devil's Dust shows how industrial manufacturer James Hardie first covered up its knowledge of the dangers of its asbestos mining and products and then threaten compensation plans by moving the company overseas.

Priest of Love is a biographical drama about the life and loves of famous writer D.H. Lawrence. Set in the early 20th century, the movie follows Lawrence's relationships, struggles with tuberculosis, and his creative process. From his time in Cornwall, England, to his travels in Mexico and Italy, the film portrays the ups and downs of Lawrence's personal and professional life. With themes of romance, drama, and historical events, Priest of Love offers a glimpse into the fascinating life of the renowned English writer.

The Magic Box is a movie that tells the story of William Friese-Greene, an inventor and pioneer of motion pictures. The film follows his journey through poverty, bankruptcy, and personal struggles, while also showcasing his passion for filmmaking and the development of the film camera. It explores themes of family problems, marriage, obsession, and the challenges faced by an innovative mind in the early days of cinema.

The adventurous and remarkable life of the US writer Jack London (1876-1916).

Two interconnected stories in the 1930s, one set in Berlin, the other in Palestine: Mania Vilbouchevich Shohat (1880-1961), called Tania, a Russian Jew and revolutionary, goes from Minsk to Palestine to live on a collective. She promotes feminism and laments a shift in the men from self-defense to aggression. Her friend, Else Lasker-Schuler (1869 - 1945), expressionist poet and German Jew, is in Berlin, writing, caring for her son, watching Hitler's movement take power. She goes to Jerusalem and imagines a park for Arab and Jew. Her poems, voiced from within, capture her experience. The film meditates on the violence at the root of Israel's birth: of the Nazis and of the Zionists.

In his last film assignment, portly Walter Connolly fills the title role (in more ways than one) in The Great Victor Herbert. Very little of Herbert's life story is incorporated in the screenplay (a closing title actually apologizes for the film's paucity of cold hard facts); instead, the writers allow the famed composer's works to speak for themselves. In the tradition of one of his own operettas, Herbert spends most of his time patching up the shaky marriage between tenor John Ramsey (Allan Jones) and Louise Hall (Mary Martin). Many of Herbert's most famous compositions are well in evidence, including "Ah! Sweet Mystery of Life", "March of the Toys" and "Kiss Me Again", the latter performed con brio by teenaged coloratura Susanna Foster. Evidently, the producers were able to secure the film rights for the Herbert songs, but not for the stage productions in which they appeared, which may explain such bizarre interpolations as having a song from Naughty Marietta.