31. O.J.: Made in America
Year of Release: 2016
Overall Rating: 3.5 out of 4 stars
Language: English
Genre: Documentary/Biography
MPAA Rating: NR
Director: Ezra Edelman
Actors: O.J. Simpson, Marcia Clark, Mark Fuhrman, Ron Shipp, Carl E. Douglas, Yolanda Crawford
Plot: This Five-Part Documentary explores the life, trail and aftermath of O.J. Simpson. From his college days, to pro football star, Hertz advertising star, budding actor, Brentwood resident to suspected murderer. While the 1994 trail takes center stage, the documentary explores how race and celebrity played a part in the proceedings. Features interviews with many involved including Marcia Clark, F. Lee Bailey, Ron Shipp, Mark Fuhrman, Ron Goldman and two of the jurors among many others.
32. Blow
Year of Release: 2001
Overall Rating: 2.9 out of 4 stars
Language: English
Genre: Biography/Drama
MPAA Rating: R
Director: Ted Demme
Actors: Johnny Depp, Penélope Cruz, Paul Reubens, Franka Potente, Rachel Griffiths, Ray Liotta
Plot: A small time guy becomes a big time drug dealer in California. Based on the true story of George Jung who brought cocaine to the forefront of Hollywood.
33. The Hurricane
Year of Release: 1999
Overall Rating: 2.9 out of 4 stars
Language: English
Genre: Biography/Drama
MPAA Rating: R
Director: Norman Jewison
Actors: Denzel Washington, Vicellous Reon Shannon, Deborah Kara Unger, Liev Schreiber, John Hannah, Dan Hedaya
Plot: Academy Award winner Denzel Washington plays Rubin "Hurricane" Carter, a man who, in the prime of his boxing career finds himself wrongfully convicted of murder. Sentenced to life in prison, Carter's published memoir, 'The Sixteenth Round', inspired a teenager from Brooklyn and three Canadian activists who believed in the truth, to join forces with Carter to prove his innocence. Their extraordinary efforts ultimately secure his release, leaving "Hurricane" to sum up his 20 years in prison for a crime he didn't commit by simply stating, "Hate got me into this place, love got me out." Don't miss the movie Rolling Stone called, "A stirring fight for freedom! Denzel Washington at his powerful, poignant best!"
34. High Fidelity
Year of Release: 2000
Overall Rating: 3.0 out of 4 stars
Language: English
Genre: Biography/Romance
MPAA Rating: R
Director: Stephen Frears
Actors: John Cusack, Jack Black, Catherine Zeta-Jones, Tim Robbins, Joan Cusack, Iben Hjejle
Plot: A record store owner has trouble with relationships as he recalls his last 5 break ups.
35. Persepolis
Year of Release: 2007
Overall Rating: 3.1 out of 4 stars
Language: French
Genre: Animation/Biography
MPAA Rating: PG-13
Director: Vincent Paronnaud
Actors: Catherine Deneuve, Chiara Mastroianni, Danielle Darrieux, Simon Abkarian, Gabrielle Lopes, François Jerosme
Plot: An animation story told of an young Iranian girl growing up just after the Islamic Revolution.
36. Monster
Year of Release: 2003
Overall Rating: 2.9 out of 4 stars
Language: English
Genre: Biography/Drama
MPAA Rating: R
Director: Patty Jenkins
Actors: Charlize Theron, Christina Ricci, Annie Corley, Marc Macaulay, Tim Ware, Bruce Dern
Plot: Based on the life of the Female Serial Killing Prostitute who terrorized truck drivers on the east coast.
37. Girl, Interrupted
Year of Release: 1999
Overall Rating: 2.9 out of 4 stars
Language: English
Genre: Drama/Biography
MPAA Rating: R
Director: James Mangold
Actors: Angelina Jolie, Clea DuVall, Brittany Murphy, Winona Ryder, Jared Leto, Whoopi Goldberg
Plot: Based on a true story about a young woman's time spent in a mental institute in the 1960's.
38. The Theory of Everything
Year of Release: 2014
Overall Rating: 3.1 out of 4 stars
Language: English
Genre: Biography/Drama
MPAA Rating: PG-13
Director: James Marsh
Actors: Eddie Redmayne, Felicity Jones, Emily Watson, David Thewlis, Harry Lloyd, Maxine Peake
Plot: The life of one of the world's most brilliant physicists, Stephen Hawking, with emphasis on the relationship he shares with his wife, Jane.
39. The Straight Story
Year of Release: 1999
Overall Rating: 3.0 out of 4 stars
Language: English
Genre: Adventure/Biography
MPAA Rating: G
Director: David Lynch
Actors: Richard Farnsworth, Sissy Spacek, Joseph A. Carpenter, Jane Galloway Heitz, Joseph A. Carpenter, Donald Wiegert
Plot: An old man takes a trek across the country on a lawn mower to visit his dying brother.
40. The Favourite
Year of Release: 2018
Overall Rating: 3.2 out of 4 stars
Language: English
Genre: Biography/Historical
MPAA Rating: R
Director: Yorgos Lanthimos
Actors: Emma Stone, Rachel Weisz, Nicholas Hoult, Joe Alwyn, Olivia Colman, Mark Gatiss
Plot: In early 18th century England, a frail Queen Anne is on the throne while war rages with the French. Her devoted friend, Sarah Churchill, governs the country in her stead while trying to keep the queen's health and temper under control The arrival of a new servant, Abigail, soon changes the dynamics as she at first endears herself to Sarah, and later, the queen herself.
