Best Biography movies of 2025

Actors : Anne Meara, Jerry Stiller, Ben Stiller,
Directors : Ben Stiller,

Follows a tribute to the comedy duo and a personal exploration by Ben Stiller into his family's legacy.

Actors : Jason Isaacs, Maxine Peake, Ben Miles, Ciarán Hinds,
Directors : James Strong,

Journalist Anna Politkovskaya's brave crusade, fighting for an independent voice in Putin's Russia.

Actors : Dave Chappelle, Eddie Murphy, Jerry Seinfeld,
Directors : Angus Wall,

Follows a comprehensive look at Eddie Murphy's life and career.

Actors : Luna Wedler, Enzo Brumm, Tony Leung Chiu-wai,
Directors : Ildikó Enyedi,

Set in the botanical garden of a medieval town in Germany. Three epochs, three personalities, three sometimes clumsy but sincere attempts to free themselves and to create links with the plants and the world of the garden. An encounter.

Actors : Ned Chase, Peter Aaron, Chevy Chase,
Directors : Marina Zenovich,

Chevy Chase rose to fame on SNL before becoming a movie star in the 1980s. Known for physical comedy and deadpan delivery, his career later declined amid reports of difficult behavior.

Actors : James Brown, Harry Belafonte, Berry Gordy, Smokey Robinson, Ed Sullivan, The Beatles,
Directors : Sacha Jenkins,

Ed Sullivan broke barriers by booking Black artists on his Sunday night variety show. This documentary spotlights the TV pioneer's legacy of equality.

Actors : Mitch Martín, Llúcia Garcia, Tristán Ulloa,
Directors : Carla Simón,

With her mother's diary in hand, Marina's search for official documents for university leads her to her biological family on the Atlantic coast. What starts as an administrative quest reveals long-buried family secrets.

Actors : Dmitrijus Denisiukas, Anatoliy Beliy, Alexander Kuznetsov,
Directors : Sergey Loznitsa,

In the USSR in 1937, a newly appointed prosecutor discovers an undestroyed letter from a prisoner that reveals corruption in the secret police, the NKVD. His search for the truth becomes dangerous.

Actors : Damian Lewis, U Win Khine, George Orwell,
Directors : Raoul Peck,

An investigation into the life, work, and enduring influence of the writer George Orwell, connecting his ideas to the contemporary world.

Actors : Tam O'Shaughnessy, Sally Ride, Molly Tyson,
Directors : Cristina Costantini,

Sally Ride's groundbreaking journey as the first American woman in space concealed a deeply personal story. Her life partner, Tam O'Shaughnessy, unveils their covert 27-year romance and its accompanying sacrifices.

Actors : Amir El-Masry, Pierce Brosnan, Rocco Haynes, Connor Porter,
Directors : Rowan Athale,

Inspired by the real-life story of Prince Naseem "Naz" Hamed, a British-Yemeni boxer, and his journey from humble beginnings to becoming a world champion and his training under Brendan Ingle, who played a crucial role in his success.

Actors : Guru Randhawa, Babbu Mann, Guggu Gill, Vinícius Júnior,
Directors : Dheeraj Rattan, Emílio Domingos, Andrucha Waddington,

Vini Jr. has it all: talent, resilience and boldness. Follow his dancing, unpredictable feet on his inspiring journey to becoming a global soccer star.

Actors : Peter Kurth, Daniel Dongres, Jenovéfa Boková, Idan Weiss,
Directors : Agnieszka Holland,

It narrates the life of Czech writer Franz Kafka, from his birth to his death.

Actors : Alexander Scheer, Susanne Wolff, Mala Emde, John Magaro,
Directors : Ido Fluk,

Vera Brandes, who, in 1975 and at the age of 18, staged the famous Köln Concert by jazz musician Keith Jarrett.

Actors : Toby Jones, Lesley Manville, Harry Lawtey,
Directors : Marc Evans,

Wild schoolboy and son of an alcoholic miner, Rich Jenkins is mentored by teacher Philip Burton to transform into Richard Burton - Wales's greatest star.

Actors : Andriy Dubchak, Katie Couric, Lynsey Addario,
Directors : Jimmy Chin, Elizabeth Chai Vasarhelyi,

Oscar winners Vasarhelyi and Chin follow photographer Lynsey Addario capturing the Ukraine war while reflecting on her Pulitzer-winning career.

Actors : Gary Kemp, David Bowie, Goldie,
Directors : Jonathan Stiasny,

Follows David Bowie's final creative chapter, exploring his artistic resurrection and extraordinary creativity in his last decade, culminating in the release of his album Blackstar.

Actors : Cynthia McFadden, Barbara Walters, Katie Couric,
Directors : Jackie Jesko,

Exploring the pioneering career of Barbara Walters, this documentary delves into her influential role in broadcast journalism, shedding light on sexism, ambition, and the challenges women face in achieving success.

Actors : Akshay Kumar, Madhavan, Ananya Panday,
Directors : Karan Singh Tyagi,

After learning the truth behind the brutal massacre at the Jallianwala Bagh, C Sankaran Nair, a member of the Viceroy's Council, sets out to challenge the Crown and the military general responsible.

Actors : Anant Joshi, Troy Kotsur, Jess Alexander, Shayank Shukla, Johnny Sequoyah, Paresh Rawal,
Directors : Ravindra Gautam, Johannes Roberts,

Ajey: The Untold Story of a Yogi follows the journey of Ajay Singh Bisht, who becomes Yogi Adityanath-a Hindu monk and a powerful political leader.