biopic

[ bahy-oh-pik ]

noun

1. a biographical movie or TV show.

biopic

/ ˈbaɪəʊˌpɪk /

noun

1. informal.
   a film based on the life of a famous person, esp one giving a popular treatment

Word History and Origins

Origin of biopic¹

1950–55; bio(graphy) + (motion) pic(ture)

Word History and Origins

Origin of biopic¹

C20: from bio ( graphical ) + pic ( ture )

Example Sentences

The context of Burroughs writing “Queer” is unspeakably tragic and Guadagnino refers to those real-life details without making the film a biopic.

From Los Angeles Times

But through the uncertainty of whether the biopic was still happening, he and Robles stayed in touch and became close.

From Los Angeles Times

But she also felt good about the biopic of her life, for which Sahar is working to find backing alongside producer Anthony Hemingway.

From Los Angeles Times

Your film comes out at the same time as the Robbie Williams biopic Better Man, where he's played by a CGI monkey.

From BBC

Centered on the life of Robbie Williams, the movie differs from many of the recent biopics as the global pop star is portrayed through motion-capture CG in the form of a monkey.

From Los Angeles Times