With Andrew Garfield set to play Sam Altman in a biopic that's probably going to feature more boardroom tension than a season of Succession, we’re officially in the golden age of real-life storytelling. Biopics are no longer dry history lessons — they’re intense, emotional, stylish, and often more cinematic than fiction. Whether you're in the mood for a sports saga, a misunderstood genius, or a creative rebel, here's a line-up of true stories you can stream right now that go way beyond textbook summaries.
19 Best Biopics to Watch Right Now on Netflix, Prime Video, and More
The Social Network
Where to watch: SonyLIV
Still the sharpest takedown of tech egos. Bonus: Jesse Eisenberg’s Zuckerberg is more terrifying than any Bond villain.
The Founder
Where to watch: Apple TV (rent)
Watch how McDonald’s became the empire it is today, thanks to one very persistent and morally questionable milkshake machine salesman.
Bhaag Milkha Bhaag
Where to watch: Apple TV (rent)
An inspiring sprint through the life of Milkha Singh. Will make you want to lace up your running shoes for a hot minute.
BlackBerry
Where to watch: Netflix
A chaotic, hilarious, and surprisingly emotional look at the rise and fall of the world’s first addictive smartphone.
Steve Jobs
Where to watch: JioHotstar
Aaron Sorkin’s fast-talking take on the Apple co-founder’s messiah complex and marketing genius.
Manto
Where to watch: Apple TV (rent)
The razor-sharp writer who poked at Partition and paid the price. A must-watch for lovers of language and rebellion.
Straight Outta Compton
Where to watch: Netflix
The birth of N.W.A. and how they changed music, culture, and gave suburbia a panic attack.
Soorma
Where to watch: Netflix
A field hockey comeback story with heart, grit, and just the right amount of melodrama.
Rocketman
Where to watch: Prime Video (rent)
Elton John’s wild life gets a full-blown musical makeover. Feathers, pain, and piano keys galore.
Oppenheimer
Where to watch: Netflix
Nolan’s take on the father of the atomic bomb is heavy, hypnotic, and haunting in all the right ways.
Neerja
Where to watch: JioCinema
A powerful tribute to a young flight attendant’s heroic sacrifice during a hijacking. Short runtime, long emotional impact.
Lawrence of Arabia
Where to watch: Netflix
Sweeping deserts, epic moustaches, and Peter O’Toole’s stare that could split sand dunes. A classic for a reason.
Hidden Figures
Where to watch: JioHotstar
The untold story of NASA’s real MVPs. Smart, snappy, and the kind of film you’ll want to recommend to everyone.
Sarbjit
Where to watch: YouTube (rent)
A painful, powerful tale of wrongful imprisonment and a sister’s unrelenting fight for justice.
A Beautiful Mind
Where to watch: Prime Video
Russell Crowe goes full math-whiz with schizophrenia. Heartbreaking and uplifting at once.
Frida
Where to watch: Netflix
Salma Hayek brings Frida Kahlo’s colour, pain, and revolutionary fire to the screen with unflinching grace.
42
Where to watch: JioHotstar
Chadwick Boseman as Jackie Robinson. Sports history meets civil rights with emotional weight and swagger.
Shershaah
Where to watch: Prime Video
A slick, stirring tribute to Captain Vikram Batra. War film meets love story and delivers on both fronts.
Maidaan
Where to watch: Prime Video
Ajay Devgn steps into the shoes of Indian football coach Syed Abdul Rahim. Underdog patriotism done right.
