Movies recognized by major awards & festivals, 2021–2026
Biographical films released in 2023 with an Oscar Best Picture or BAFTA Best Film nomination, or Cannes, Venice or Berlin main competition selection, including winners in 2021–2026. Ranked by audience ratings, critics’ scores and award recognition.
2023 is the release year; 2021–2026 is the recognition period. 7 films in this collection.
| # | Movie | Watch | Year | Total ~ | Audience | Critics | Award Score | Recognition | Genre | Runtime |
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| 1 | O Christopher Nolan · United States; United Kingdom | 2023 | 96.7 | 83.0 | 91.7 | 96.6 | 🏆BAFTA 2024🏆OSCAR 2024 | Biography, Drama, History | 180 min | |
| 2 | M Bradley Cooper · United States | 2023 | 91.6 | 67.4 | 79.5 | 87.5 | ●VENICE 2023●OSCAR 2024 | Biography, Drama, History | 129 min | |
| 3 | B Matt Johnson · Canada | 2023 | 89.0 | 75.1 | 84.5 | 70.0 | ●BERLIN 2023 | Biography, Comedy, Drama | 120 min | |
| 4 | P Sofia Coppola · United States | 2023 | 88.2 | 69.0 | 82.2 | 70.8 | ●VENICE 2023 | Biography, Drama, Music | 113 min | |
| 5 | F Michael Mann · United States | 2023 | 87.4 | 67.5 | 75.7 | 70.8 | ●VENICE 2023 | Biography, Drama, History | 130 min | |
| 6 | IB Margarethe von Trotta · Switzerland; Austria; Germany; Luxembourg | 2023 | 86.0 | 65.4 | 65.1 | 70.0 | ●BERLIN 2023 | Biography, Drama, History | 111 min | |
| 7 | C Edoardo De Angelis · Italy | 2023 | 85.3 | 70.3 | 48.3 | 70.8 | ●VENICE 2023 | Biography, Drama, History | 120 min |
This collection contains 7 biographical films released in 2023 with an Oscar Best Picture or BAFTA Best Film nomination, or Cannes, Venice or Berlin main competition selection, including winners during 2021–2026. The Biography label comes from the catalogue genres; a film can belong to more than one genre. Release year and recognition year are separate: a film can receive recognition at a later ceremony or festival.
Oppenheimer leads this Total Score ranking with 96.7. Oppenheimer has one of the highest Audience scores in the selection (83.0). Oppenheimer has one of the highest known Critics scores (91.7). Comparing these separate scores can help you choose between the films.
Christopher Nolan · 2023 · 180 min
Audience 83.0 · Critics 91.7 · Total 96.7
BAFTA 2024: Winner (Best Film)
Oscar 2024: Winner (Best Picture)
Bradley Cooper · 2023 · 129 min
Audience 67.4 · Critics 79.5 · Total 91.6
Venice 2023: Main Competition
Oscar 2024: Nominee (Best Picture)
Matt Johnson · 2023 · 120 min
Audience 75.1 · Critics 84.5 · Total 89.0
Berlin 2023: Main Competition
Total combines 40% audience ratings, 30% critic ratings and 30% original award points, with a bonus for recognition by additional institutions. Scores shown to one decimal place can be tied while their unrounded ranking differs. A Critics score marked ~ is estimated from the catalogue median; its Total is provisional. Recognition years refer to ceremonies and festival editions, not necessarily release dates.