201. Invincible
Year of Release: 2006
Overall Rating: 2.7 out of 4 stars
Language: English
Genre: Biography/Sport
MPAA Rating: PG
Director: Ericson Core
Actors: Mark Wahlberg, Greg Kinnear, Elizabeth Banks, Kevin Conway, Michael Rispoli, Kirk Acevedo
Plot: Based on the true story of Vince Papale, a blue-collar everyman who decided to attend an open tryout for the Philadelphia Eagles and became a working-class hero to his home town.
202. We Jam Econo: The Story of the Minutemen
Year of Release: 2005
Overall Rating: 3.3 out of 4 stars
Language: English
Genre: Documentary/Biography
MPAA Rating: NR
Director: Tim Irwin
Actors: Mike Watt, George Hurley, D. Boon, Flea, Greg Ginn, Henry Rollins
203. A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood
Year of Release: 2019
Overall Rating: 2.9 out of 4 stars
Language: English
Genre: Biography/Drama
MPAA Rating: PG
Director: Marielle Heller
Actors: Tom Hanks, Matthew Rhys, Enrico Colantoni, Wendy Makkena, Chris Cooper, Sakina Jaffrey
Plot: Based on the true story of journalist Tom Junod and Fred Rogers: Tom is a jaded and cynical journalist who thinks nothing of the fluff piece to profile Fred Rogers, beloved creator and host of Mr. Roger's Neighborhood. But somewhere along the way, the empathy and kindness of Mr. Rogers reaches through his exterior and life-long friendship is born.
204. Pawn Sacrifice
Year of Release: 2015
Overall Rating: 2.9 out of 4 stars
Language: English
Genre: Biography/Drama
MPAA Rating: PG-13
Director: Edward Zwick
Actors: Liev Schreiber, Tobey Maguire, Peter Sarsgaard, Lily Rabe, Michael Stuhlbarg, Robin Weigert
Plot: American chess prodigy Bobby Fisher prepares to go up against legendary Russian Boris Spassky.
205. The Iron Claw
Year of Release: 2023
Overall Rating: 3.0 out of 4 stars
Language: English
Genre: Biography/Sport
MPAA Rating: R
Director: Sean Durkin
Actors: Zac Efron, Jeremy Allen White, Harris Dickinson, Maura Tierney, Holt McCallany, Lily James
206. Saturday Night
Year of Release: 2024
Overall Rating: 3.0 out of 4 stars
Language: English
Genre: Biography/Comedy
MPAA Rating: R
Director: Jason Reitman
Actors: Gabriel LaBelle, Rachel Sennott, Cory Michael Smith, Dylan O'Brien, Ella Hunt, Matt Wood
Plot: October 11th, 1975, 11:30pm was the premiere of Saturday Night Live - a
television show that would forever alter the landscape of comedy and late-
night programming. But leading up to this premiere was an anxious,
untested troupe and the people behind the scenes hoping everything would
come together.
207. A Brief History of Time
Year of Release: 1992
Overall Rating: 2.9 out of 4 stars
Language: English
Genre: Documentary/Biography
MPAA Rating: G
Director: Errol Morris
Actors: Stephen Hawking, Isobel Hawking, Janet Humphrey, Mary Hawking, Basil King, Roger Penrose
Plot: Examines the life and work of Stephen Hawking - a brilliant mind who, despite being struck with near paralysis - has made an indelible impact on the world.
208. Kill the Messenger
Year of Release: 2014
Overall Rating: 2.9 out of 4 stars
Language: English
Genre: Biography/Crime
MPAA Rating: R
Director: Michael Cuesta
Actors: Jeremy Renner, Mary Elizabeth Winstead, Paz Vega, Michael Sheen, Robert Patrick, Tim Blake Nelson
Plot: Based on the true story of reporter Gary Webb: When Webb uncovers a conspiracy involving the CIA and Nicaragua contra rebels and cocaine in California, he is targeted by a precise, vicious smear campaign that drives him to depression and near suicide.
209. Rob Roy
Year of Release: 1995
Overall Rating: 2.7 out of 4 stars
Language: English
Genre: Biography/Drama
MPAA Rating: R
Director: Michael Caton-Jones
Actors: Liam Neeson, Jessica Lange, John Hurt, Tim Roth, Eric Stoltz, Brian Cox
Plot: Follows the life of Rob Roy as he becomes a true "Robin Hood."
210. Gorillas in the Mist
Year of Release: 1988
Overall Rating: 2.7 out of 4 stars
Language: English
Genre: Biography/Drama
MPAA Rating: PG-13
Director: Michael Apted
Actors: Sigourney Weaver, Bryan Brown, Julie Harris, John Omirah Miluwi, Iain Cuthbertson, Constantin Alexandrov
Plot: A film version of the life of Dian Fossey and her study and protection of endangered mountain gorillas.
