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Marty, Life Is Short (UA-13+)

English | 1h 41min | 12 May 2026 (OTT)

Marty Life Is Short

Documentary | Comedian

Martin Short, Lawrence Kasdan, Steve Martin, Eugene Levy

Biography, Documentary, Comedy

Netflix
The definitive documentary on beloved comedian Martin Short, using beautiful, intimate, never-before-seen archive footage alongside exclusive interviews with some of the most established and beloved stars. The film takes a look at one of the most influential comedians of a generation, from his breakout success on SCTV and Saturday Night Live to scene-stealing roles in iconic films and a Tony-winning run on Broadwa
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André Is an Idiot, The Pursuit of Happyness
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Michael (UA-13+)

English | 2h 10min | 09 Jun 2026 (OTT)

Michael

1980s | Joyful

Jaafar Jackson, Colman Domingo, Nia Long, Juliano Krue Valdi

Biography, Music, Drama

Prime Video
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Apple TV Plus
This biographical film provides an in-depth portrayal of the brilliant yet complicated man who became known as the King of Pop. The movie will explore Michael Jackson's life and career, from his beginnings as a child star in The Jackson 5 to his rise as a global music icon, showcasing his most iconic performances and giving insight into his artistic process and personal life.
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The Rise of the Red Hot Chili Peppers: Our Brother, Hillel, Back to Black
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Untold: Chess Mates (UA-16+)

English | 07 Apr 2026 (OTT)

Untold: Chess Mates

Chess | Chess Champion

Magnus Carlsen, Hans Niemann, Danny Rensch, Erik Allebest

Biography, Documentary, Sport

Netflix
Magnus Carlsen, widely regarded as the greatest chess player of all time, is challenged by rising star Hans Niemann, who capitalizes on the meteoric growth of online chess. Niemann's ascension culminates in an epic, controversy-shrouded victory over Carlsen at the 2022 Sinquefield Cup, eventually leading to allegations of cheating. Determined to clear his name, Niemann fights his way back to the top of the che
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Untold UK: Vinnie Jones, Queen of Chess
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The Rise of the Red Hot Chili Peppers: Our Brother, Hillel (A)

English | 1h 33min | 20 Mar 2026 (OTT)

The Rise of the Red Hot Chili Peppers: Our Brother Hillel

Music Documentary | Band

Hillel Slovak, Anthony Kiedis, Flea, Alain Johannes

Biography, Music, Documentary

Netflix
This documentary provides an in-depth look at the gritty formative years of the Red Hot Chili Peppers and the singular vision of original guitarist Hillel Slovak. Featuring interviews with bandmates Flea and Anthony Kiedis, along with others close to Slovak, the film explores the band's early evolution on the LA music scene and the deep bond of their childhood friendship. The film traces the band's journey
Similar To:
Matter of Time, Barack Obama: His Story
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Queen of Chess

English | 1h 33min | 06 Feb 2026 (OTT)

Queen of Chess

Chess | Prodigy

Judit Polgar, Garry Kasparov, Judit Polgar

Biography, Documentary, Sport

Netflix
A Hungarian girl dreams of conquering the world of international men's chess. After a 15-year battle against world champion Garry Kasparov, Judit Polgár revolutionizes the sport's patriarchal culture to become one of the greatest chess prodigies in history and the greatest woman chess player of all time.
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Untold: Chess Mates, Untold UK: Vinnie Jones
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Born Hungry (PG)

English | 1h 17min | 28 Nov 2025 (OTT)

Born Hungry

Chef | Documentary

Sash Simpson, Shipra Khanna, Thomas Zacharias, Mark McEwan

Biography, Drama, Documentary

JioHotstar
An inspiring true story, 'Born Hungry' is a gritty yet life-affirming human drama about a young Indian boy who finds himself abandoned by his family in rural India, lost on trains and thousands of miles from home. Ultimately rescued and adopted by a Canadian family, Sash Simpson, now a Toronto-based celebrity chef, returns to India armed with only blurry memories to find his lost family and reclaim his Indian roots.
Similar To:
Searching For Sheela, The Pursuit of Happyness
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Back to Black (UA-16+)

English | 2h 3min | 17 Nov 2024 (OTT)

Back to Black

Biography | Addiction

Marisa Abela, Jack O'Connell, Eddie Marsan, Lesley Manville

Biography, Musical, Drama

Netflix
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JioHotstar
The extraordinary story of Amy Winehouse’s early rise to fame from her early days in Camden through the making of her groundbreaking album, Back to Black that catapulted Winehouse to global fame. Told through Amy’s eyes and inspired by her deeply personal lyrics, the film explores and embraces the many layers of the iconic artist and the tumultuous love story at the center of one of the most legendary alb
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Selena, The Pianist
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Better Man (A)

English | 2h 15min | 29 Aug 2025 (OTT)

Better Man

Boy Band | Based On Real Person

Robbie Williams, Jonno Davies, Steve Pemberton, Alison Steadman

Biography, Musical, Fantasy

Lionsgate Play
Follow Robbie Williams’ journey from childhood, to being the youngest member of chart-topping boyband Take That, through to his unparalleled achievements as a record-breaking solo artist – all the while confronting the challenges that stratospheric fame and success can bring.
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Buddy Guy: The Blues Chase The Blues Away, Billie Eilish: The World's a Little Blurry
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One Life (U)

IMDb 7.5

English | 1h 51min | 25 Jul 2024 (OTT)

One Life

Jewish Community | Biopic

Anthony Hopkins, Johnny Flynn, Lena Olin, Romola Garai

Biography, History, Drama

Prime Video
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BookMyShow
British stockbroker Nicholas Winton visits Czechoslovakia in the 1930s and forms plans to assist in the rescue of Jewish children before the onset of World War II, in an operation that came to be known as the Kindertransport.
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Oppenheimer, Lincoln
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Oppenheimer (UA)

IMDb 8.3

English | 3h 1min | 22 Nov 2023 (OTT)

Oppenheimer

Communism | Prometheus

Cillian Murphy, Emily Blunt, Matt Damon, Robert Downey Jr.

Biography, History, Drama

Netflix
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Google Play
A feature documentary that investigates the impact of one man's intellect, arrogance, and unshakable drive on the growth of warfare, which resulted in the loss of hundreds of thousands of lives and global panic.
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Lincoln, Schindler's List
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Dharmaveer: Mukkam Post Thane 2 (UA-16+)

Marathi | 2h 37min | 25 Oct 2024 (OTT)

Dharmaveer: Mukkam Post Thane 2

Biography

Prasad Oak, Kshitish Date, Makakarand Date, Snehal Tarde

Biography, Drama

Zee5
Explores Anand Dighe's life, tracing his political journey and capturing the essence of his impactful legacy as a prominent figure.
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Swargandharva Sudhir Phadke, Dharmaveer
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Raghuveer

Marathi | 2h 5min | 23 Aug 2024

Raghuveer

Biography, Drama

Me Vasantrao,Dharmaveer: Mukkam Post Thane 2

Raghuveer is a Marathi movie starring Vikram Gaikwad and Rujuta Deshmukh in prominent roles.
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Shakeela (A)

Hindi | 2h 6min | 26 Jun 2024 (OTT)

Shakeela

Biography | Bollywood

Richa Chadda, Pankaj Tripathi, Richa Chadha, Rajeev Ravindranathan

Biography, Drama

Prime Video
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ShemarooMe
Shakeela is a biographic film directed by Indrajit Lankesh. Pankaj Tripathi, Richa Chadha, Rajeev Pillai are playing in the lead roles.
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Chandu Champion, Maidaan
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Swargandharva Sudhir Phadke (U)

Marathi | 2h 48min | 01 May 2024

Swargandharva Sudhir Phadke

Sunil Barve, Adish Vaidya, Mrinmayee Deshpande, Apurva Modak

Biography, Drama, Musical

Prime Video
A biography of the esteemed Indian singer-composer Sudhir Phadke.
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Me Vasantrao, Super Duperr
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Rush (A)

IMDb 8.1

English | 2h 3min | 28 Nov 2025 (OTT)

Rush

Car Race | World Champion

Chris Hemsworth, Daniel Brühl, Olivia Wilde, Alexandra Maria Lara

Biography, Drama, Action

Lionsgate Play
A biographical drama centered on the rivalry between Formula 1 drivers James Hunt and Niki Lauda during the 1976 Formula One motor-racing season.
Similar To:
American Sniper, Moneyball
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Phule (U)

Hindi | 2h 9min | 25 Apr 2025

Phule

Bollywood

Pratik Gandhi, Patralekhaa

Biography, Romance, History

Jodhaa Akbar,'83

A biopic on Jyotiba and Savitribai Phule, considered to be a pioneering couple in India’s societal history. They are often credited for underlining the importance of the girls’ education and self-dependence.
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Chandu Champion (UA-13+)

Hindi | 2h 22min | 26 Jul 2024 (OTT)

Chandu Champion

Sports | Boxing

Kartik Aaryan, Vijay Raaz, Bhuvan Arora, Rajpal Yadav

Biography, Drama, Action

Prime Video
A man who faced one adversary after another with an undying spirit. His unwavering zeal and never-give-up attitude led to India's first individual gold medal in any form of the Olympics.
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Maidaan, Crakk - Jeetegaa Toh Jiyegaa!
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Sam Bahadur (UA)

IMDb 8.3

Hindi | 2h 30min | 26 Jan 2024 (OTT)

Sam Bahadur

1970s | Based On True Story

Vicky Kaushal, Sanya Malhotra, Fatima Sana Shaikh, Mohammed Zeeshan Ayyub

Biography, Drama, History

Zee5
Sam now titled Sam Bahadur, is an upcoming Hindi movie directed by Meghna Gulzar of Raazi fame. Starring Vicky Kaushal as Field Marshal Sam Manekshaw. Produced by Ronnie Screwvala.
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Shershaah, Tubelight
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12th Fail (U)

IMDb 9.2

Hindi | 2h 26min | 29 Dec 2023 (OTT)

12th Fail

Based On Novel Or Book

Vikrant Massey, Medha Shankar, Anant Joshi, Anshumaan Pushkar

Biography, Drama

JioHotstar
Manoj Kumar Sharma, an IPS officer, fearlessly decides to resume his education and take command of his future by preparing for the difficult UPSC exam alongside millions of other applicants.
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Chandu Champion, Maidaan
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Hacksaw Ridge

IMDb 8.1

English | 2h 19min | 16 Dec 2016

Hacksaw Ridge

Gore | Japan

Andrew Garfield, Sam Worthington, Vince Vaughn, Teresa Palmer

Biography, Drama, History

Lionsgate Play
Hacksaw Ridge is a war thriller film, which shows the true story of Desmond Doss, a conscientious objector who becomes a hero during World War II through his own means. The cast has Andrew Garfield in the lead role, and the movie is known for its extremely raw portrayal of war and its aftereffects.
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One Life, Braveheart
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Sully

IMDb 7.4

English | 1h 36min | 02 Sep 2016

Sully

New York City | Based On Memoir Or Autobiography

Tom Hanks, Aaron Eckhart, Laura Linney, Anna Gunn

Biography, Drama

Netflix
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Google Play
On 15 January 2009, the world witnessed the 'Miracle on the Hudson' when Captain 'Sully' Sullenberger glided his disabled plane onto the frigid waters of the Hudson River, saving the lives of all 155 aboard. However, even as Sully was being heralded by the public and the media for his unprecedented feat of aviation skill, an investigation was unfolding that threatened to destroy his reputation and car
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One Life, I Can Only Imagine 2
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The Big Short

IMDb 7.8

English | 2h 10min | 22 Jan 2016

The Big Short

Financial Crisis | Bank

Christian Bale, Steve Carell, Ryan Gosling, Brad Pitt

Biography, Comedy, Drama

Netflix
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Google Play
Michael Burry, a Wall Street expert, predicts the subprime housing market's collapse and bets against it by investing $1 billion in credit default swaps, attracting the attention of other opportunistic bankers who seek to profit from the impending financial crisis.
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The Duke, Dream Horse
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The Wolf of Wall Street

IMDb 8.2

English | 3h | 25 Dec 2013

The Wolf of Wall Street

Con Artist | Corruption

Leonardo DiCaprio, Jonah Hill, Margot Robbie, Matthew McConaughey

Biography, Crime, Drama

Google Play
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iTunes
The Wolf of Wall Street is a biographical black comedy directed by Martin Scorsese. The movie follows the epic tale of Jordan Belfort, a stockbroker who builds a massive fortune through illegal means. With Leonardo DiCaprio and Margot Robbie and a controversial plot, full of explicit language and intense performances, The Wolf of Wall Street is a crazy ride.
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Casino, Wall Street
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The Pursuit of Happyness (UA)

IMDb 8

English | 1h 57min | 14 Mar 2008

The Pursuit of Happyness

Biography | San Francisco, California

Will Smith, Alexis Texas, Zhang Ziyi, Dana Andrews

Biography, Drama, Documentary

Netflix
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Prime Video
The Pursuit Of Happyness is a biographical drama film, which shows us the true story of Chris Gardner, a salesman who becomes homeless with his son but ends up landing an internship at a big stock brokerage firm. The cast includes names like Will Smith and his real-life son Jaden Smith, and the series is known for its storyline and acting performances.
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Marty, Life Is Short, My Own Man
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New Biography Movies List Available for Streaming (2026)

Movie Name IMDB Rating
Marty, Life Is Short NA
Michael NA
Untold: Chess Mates NA
The Rise of the Red Hot Chili Peppers: Our Brother, Hillel NA
Queen of Chess NA
Born Hungry NA
Back to Black 6.3/10
Better Man 7.5/10
One Life 7.5/10
Oppenheimer 8.3/10