biopic
noun
a biographical movie or TV show.
biopics
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pluralof biopic.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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There is no wall up, no layer of artifice between the musician and the actor plaguing modern biopics.
From Salon ● Jul. 8, 2026
“Michael” earned around $218 million opening weekend, handily beating past music films and even general-interest biopics like “Oppenheimer.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 30, 2026
The four-part project was officially announced by Sony two years ago, with Sir Sam revealing the four stars of The Beatle biopics at CinemaCon in April 2025.
From BBC ● Feb. 16, 2026
During interviews about “A Complete Unknown,” Mangold defended biopics against charges of formularism.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 30, 2025
Most rock biopics have a similar rise-and-fall-and-rise arc; it’s a cliché that works, like plugging “Sweet Caroline” into a bar’s jukebox.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 23, 2025
