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The 25 Best Biopics To Stream Right Now

From the early beginnings of filmmaking, focusing on a real-life subject has always been a popular form of movie. In 1939, Henry Fonda portrayed Abraham Lincoln in Young Mr. Lincoln, and the '60s brought Elizabeth Taylor as Cleopatra in a remake of the original Cleopatra from 1934. As the years carried on, the fascination with exploring the depths of people never faltered. These 25 biopics span a wide range of genres, from iconic musicians and politicians to especially defining moments in history.

1. "Lincoln"

Watch on HBO Max

2. "12 Years a Slave"

Watch on Prime Video

3. "Lawrence of Arabia"

Watch on Prime Video

4. "The King's Speech"

Watch on Prime Video

5. "Hidden Figures"

Watch on Prime Video

6. "Schindler's List"

Watch on Hulu

7. "Julie & Julia"

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8. "Goodfellas"

Watch on Prime Video

9. "The Social Network"

Watch on Hulu

10. "Erin Brockovich"

Watch on Peacock

11. "Capote"

Watch on Hulu

12. "The Queen"

Watch on Hulu

13. "I, Tonya"

Watch on Hulu

14. "The Post"

Watch on Prime Video

15. "Can You Ever Forgive Me?"

Watch on Prime Video

16. "The Iron Lady"

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17. "Malcolm X"

Watch on HBO Max

18. "The Wolf of Wall Street"

Watch on Prime Video

19. "Ray"

Watch on Prime Video

20. "Rocketman"

Watch on Prime Video

21. "Florence Foster Jenkins"

Watch on Hulu

22. "The Runaways"

Watch on Netflix

23. "Selena"

Watch on HBO Max

24. "Bohemian Rhapsody"

Watch on Hulu

25. "Spencer"

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