Movies and TvShows featuring "biography" theme.

Sisi (2021) is a TV show that delves into the life of Empress Elisabeth of Austria, also known as Sisi. Set in the 19th century, it explores the struggles and challenges faced by Sisi as she navigates the aristocracy and royalty of Austria. With a focus on her unhappy life and the complexities of being an empress, the show provides a fascinating glimpse into the historical figure's biography. Through its captivating costume drama and portrayal of her estate, viewers are transported to the captivating world of the Habsburg dynasty.

Maria Callas, the world's greatest opera singer, lives the last days of her life in 1970s Paris, as she confronts her identity and life.

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.

Desmond Doss, a deeply religious man, enlists in the Army as a combat medic during World War II. Despite facing discrimination and ridicule for his refusal to handle a weapon, Doss saves the lives of 75 soldiers during the Battle of Okinawa, earning him the Medal of Honor.

Fascinated by cars since childhood, Brazilian racer Ayrton Senna became a sports legend — until tragedy struck, changing Formula 1 forever.

American Experience is an anthology TV series that delves into the events, people, and movements that have shaped American history. Through a combination of expert interviews, historical footage, and dramatic reenactments, each episode offers a deep dive into a specific topic, providing viewers with a greater understanding of the nation's past. From iconic figures to significant events, American Experience brings history to life.

After accepting secret work in cryptography, brilliant mathematician John Nash's life turns into a nightmarish struggle with his own mind.

At 11:30pm on October 11, 1975, a ferocious troupe of young comedians and writers changed television forever. This is the story of what happened behind the scenes in the 90 minutes leading up to the first broadcast of Saturday Night Live.

Chat show hosted by Terry Wogan, featuring live studio interviews with famous and notable personalities.

A young Donald Trump, eager to make his name as a hungry scion of a wealthy family in 1970s New York, comes under the spell of Roy Cohn, the cutthroat attorney who would help create the Donald Trump we know today. Cohn sees in Trump the perfect protégé—someone with raw ambition, a hunger for success, and a willingness to do whatever it takes to win.

During World War II, Oskar Schindler, a German businessman and opportunist member of the Nazi party, becomes concerned for his Jewish workforce and works to save them from persecution and death by the Nazis. Through bribery and cunning, Schindler acquires a factory and employs Jewish workers, keeping them safe from concentration camps. As the war comes to an end, Schindler must flee with his wife, leaving behind the people he saved. Despite feeling he could have done more, Schindler is hailed as a righteous person and his actions are remembered by the survivors.

In the midst of the Auschwitz concentration camp, Rudolf Höss, the commandant, and his wife Hedwig, work to create a perfect life for their family in a house and garden adjacent to the camp. They face the horrors of the Holocaust alongside the constant struggle for normalcy and happiness.

Henry Hill, a young boy from a predominantly Italian neighborhood, idolizes the local Mafia gangsters and joins their ranks. He forms close ties with his mob partners Jimmy Conway and Tommy DeVito, but as they engage in more dangerous activities, Henry's marriage deteriorates and he becomes involved in drug dealing. When things spiral out of control, Henry decides to become an informant for the FBI and enters the Witness Protection Program. Ultimately, his criminal associates are imprisoned, and he is left to live a new, ordinary life.

In 19th Century Victorian England, Dr. Frederick Treves rescues a heavily disfigured man, The Elephant Man, who is mistreated as a side-show freak. Treves realizes that behind his monstrous appearance, the man possesses kindness, intelligence, and sophistication.

Barely 17 yet, Frank is a skilled forger who has passed as a doctor, lawyer and pilot. FBI agent Carl becomes obsessed with tracking down the con man, who only revels in the pursuit. Frank eludes Carl with his clever deceptions and continues to live a life of luxury, fooling people and stealing millions of dollars. While Frank attempts to reconcile his divorced parents and settle down, Carl is relentless in his pursuit. In the end, Frank is caught, but manages to turn his skills to help the FBI identify other forgers.

The movie tells the story of Elvis Presley, from his humble beginnings in Mississippi to his rise to stardom and his tumultuous relationship with his manager, Colonel Tom Parker. It explores how Presley's music and style were influenced by African American culture and how Parker exploited him for financial gain. The plot also delves into Presley's personal life, including his relationships with his family, his wife Priscilla, and the struggles he faced due to his fame and addiction. Ultimately, it showcases Presley's lasting impact on the music industry and his enduring legacy.

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.

During an attack on a U.S. compound in Libya, a security team struggles to make sense out of the chaos. After being stopped by militants in the streets, two CIA contractors are allowed to leave. At the CIA safehouse called The Annex, the team confronts their Chief over not letting them go in to help. They meet the rest of the team and go on a task with two undercover CIA officers. As the attack on the compound begins, the team heads to Special Mission to help, but one of their members dies from smoke inhalation. The team defends the compound against the militants and calls for backup from a G.R.S. officer. More militants attack The Annex and launch a mortar strike. Two team members are killed, but they are later rescued by men from the Libyan army and brought to an airfield. The bodies of those who died in the attack are recovered, and the surviving members retire to be with their families.

Told through the voice of former KGB agent Viktor Petrovich, whose life becomes inextricably linked with Ronald Reagan's when Reagan first caught the Soviets’ attention as an actor in Hollywood, Reagan overcomes the odds to become the 40th president of the United States.

NHK's 102nd morning drama depicts the life of a famous composer. Koyama Yuichi with his wife Oto. They meet each other through music and overcome hardships together. Yuichi composes songs that became "Yells" for people all over Japan in the Showa Era (1926-1989) in which radical changes were going on.