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The 28 greatest biopics in cinema history

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12 Years a Slave (2013)

2013’s “12 Years a Slave” is the kind of film that couldn’t possibly fail. From its outstanding cast (Chiwetel Ejiofor, Michael Fassbender, Lupita Nyong'o, Sarah Paulson, Paul Dano, Benedict Cumberbatch, Paul Giamatti, and Brad Pitt) to its director (Steve McQueen) to its screenplay (by John Ridley) to its music (courtesy of Hans Zimmer), “12 Years a Slave” succeeded in every aspect and won three Oscars. Although the film isn't that old, it's based on a memoir of the same name that was written all the way back in 1853 by Solomon Northup.

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A Beautiful Mind (2001)

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Based on the life of Nobel Laureate John Nash and a 1998 book of the same name by Sylvia Nasar, “A Beautiful Mind” explores the battle that was fought within Nash’s own head, which pitted his brilliance aga

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Movies inspired by and based on true stories.

View trailers, reviews, films, and facts about medical films. Discover the facts vs. fiction, history vs. Hollywood.

Most films included are highly rated on Rotten Tomatoes and the Internet Movie Database (IMDb). They have at least a 70% rating from critics and audiences alike, many with 80% or above. Enjoy the best true story films about medical conditions.

Explore the best films inspired by and based on true stories about medical topics and health care, including mental health, behavioral health, and physical health. These medical drama movies involve medical research, medical conditions, medicine, medical drugs, doctors, physicians, patients, disabilities, disorders, illnesses, and treatment. These great films also inspire meaningful consideration of ethics, psychology, history, and social issues. Discover the real facts and reel facts behind the films.

Medical films in alphabetical order:

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Stormy Weather
1943
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Directed by: Andrew L. Stone
"Really celebrated the top of Black talent, music, and dance — and showcased it." -- Whoopi Goldberg, actress
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Gaslight
1944
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Directed by: George Cukor
"Mamma [Ingrid Bergman] won the first of the three Academy Awards with this role. The film deals with a subject still very present in today's social debate: female abuse, in particular psychological abuse." -- Isabella Rossellini, actress
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Gilda
1946
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Directed by: Charles Vidor
"Rita Hayworth had it all. As a young lady in Pozzuoli, I would marvel at how she moved, how she danced, how beautiful she was, but always in control of her destiny. When I met her one of the first times I came to Hollywood, inom told her what an beundrare I was and she was very gracious. I loved Gilda because Rita was strong and powerful in it and yet showed a lot of fragility." -- Sophia Lo