19 Best Biography Movies on Apple TV Plus 2026
Explore 18 standout Apple TV Plus biography movies, from The Wolf of Wall Street and Tetris to Still and Napoleon, plus fresh 2025 releases.
If you want a strong watchlist of real-life stories, Apple TV Plus has plenty of films that mix drama, comedy, crime, and history without feeling repetitive. From the sharp rise-and-fall energy of The Wolf of Wall Street to the inventive nostalgia of Tetris, the service offers biographies that feel personal, stylish, and surprisingly varied. You can also go darker with Napoleon, more reflective with Still: A Michael J. Fox Movie, or more intimate with Bono: Stories of Surrender and Stiller & Meara: Nothing Is Lost. With 18 titles on this page, it’s easy to find a great starting point whether you want a famous name, a true-crime edge, or a heartfelt portrait.
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The Wolf of Wall Street
5 Oscar nominations Best Actor (2014)
biography · comedy · crime · drama
A New York stockbroker refuses to cooperate in a large securities fraud case involving corruption on Wall Street, corporate banking world and mob infiltration. Based on Jordan Belfort's autobiography.
Directed by Martin ScorseseCast Leonardo DiCaprio, Jonah Hill, Margot Robbie, Matthew McConaughey, Kyle ChandlerApple TV PlusParamount PlusMore details on IMDb → -
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The Banker
biography · drama
In the 1960s, two entrepreneurs hatch an ingenious business plan to fight for housing integration—and equal access to the American Dream.
Directed by George NolfiCast Anthony Mackie, Samuel L. Jackson, Nicholas Hoult, Nia Long, Scott Daniel JohnsonApple TV PlusMore details on IMDb → -
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Tetris
biography · drama · history · thriller
In 1988, American video game salesman Henk Rogers discovers the video game Tetris. When he sets out to bring the game to the world, he enters a dangerous web of lies and corruption behind the Iron Curtain.
Directed by Jon S. BairdCast Taron Egerton, Mara Huf, Miles Barrow, Rick Yune, Nikita EfremovApple TV PlusMore details on IMDb → -
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American Gangster
2 Oscar nominations Best Supporting Actress (2008)
biography · crime · drama
Loosely based on the criminal career of Frank Lucas, a gangster from La Grange, North Carolina, who smuggled heroin into the United States on American service planes returning from the Vietnam War, before being detained by a task force led by Newark Detective Richie Roberts.
Directed by Ridley ScottCast Denzel Washington, Russell Crowe, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Josh Brolin, Lymari NadalApple TV PlusMore details on IMDb → -
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Stiller & Meara: Nothing Is Lost
documentary · biography
Ben Stiller tells the story of his parents—comedy icons Jerry Stiller and Anne Meara—exploring their impact on popular culture and at home, where the lines between creativity, family, life, and art often blurred.
Directed by Ben StillerCast Jerry Stiller, Anne Meara, Ben Stiller, Amy Stiller, Ella StillerApple TV PlusMore details on IMDb →
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The Lost Bus
1 Oscar nomination
biography · drama · history · thriller
A determined father risks everything to rescue a dedicated teacher and her students from a raging wildfire.
Directed by Paul GreengrassCast Matthew McConaughey, America Ferrera, Yul Vazquez, Ashlie Atkinson, Kimberli FloresApple TV PlusMore details on IMDb → -
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Bono: Stories of Surrender
1 Emmy nomination
documentary · biography · drama · music
Through words, music, and mischief, Bono pulls back the curtain on his deeply personal experiences that have shaped him as a son, father, husband, activist, and U2 frontman.
Directed by Andrew DominikCast BonoApple TV PlusMore details on IMDb → -
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Napoleon
3 Oscar nominations
action · adventure · biography · drama · history · war
An epic that details the chequered rise and fall of French Emperor Napoleon Bonaparte and his relentless journey to power through the prism of his addictive, volatile relationship with his wife, Josephine.
Directed by Ridley ScottCast Joaquin Phoenix, Vanessa Kirby, Tahar Rahim, Rupert Everett, Mark BonnarApple TV PlusMore details on IMDb → -
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Who Are You, Charlie Brown?
documentary · animation · biography
Lupita Nyong'o narrates a documentary about Peanuts and its creator, Charles M. Schulz. Famous fans—including Drew Barrymore, Kevin Smith, and Al Roker—share its influence on them, and a new animated story finds Charlie Brown on a quest.
Directed by Michael BonfiglioCast Tyler James Nathan, Terry McGurrin, Isabella Leo, Holly Gorski, Hattie KragtenApple TV PlusMore details on IMDb → -
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Still: A Michael J. Fox Movie
Won 4 Emmys 7 nominations
documentary · biography
A short kid from a Canadian army base becomes the international pop culture darling of the 1980s—only to find the course of his life altered by a stunning diagnosis. What happens when an incurable optimist confronts an incurable disease?
Directed by Davis GuggenheimCast Danny Irizarry, Hannah Galway, Miles Meacham, Kai Kreinman, Sherry KlassenApple TV PlusMore details on IMDb → -
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Stephen Curry: Underrated
documentary · biography · sport
The remarkable coming-of-age story of Stephen Curry—one of the most influential, dynamic, and unexpected players in basketball history—and his rise from an undersized college player to a four-time NBA champion.
Directed by Peter NicksCast Kevin Blackistone, Patrick Ewing, Mike Krzyzewski, Doc Rivers, Charlie RoseApple TV PlusMore details on IMDb → -
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Bruce Springsteen's Letter to You
1 Emmy nomination
documentary · biography · music
A tribute to The E Street Band, rock 'n' roll, and the way music has shaped Bruce Springsteen's life, this documentary captures Bruce reflecting on love and loss while recording with his full band for the first time since Born in the U.S.A.
Directed by Thom ZimnyCast Bruce Springsteen, Roy Bittan, Nils Lofgren, Patti Scialfa, Garry TallentApple TV PlusMore details on IMDb → -
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Sidney
documentary · biography
This revealing documentary honors the legendary Sidney Poitier—iconic actor, filmmaker, and civil rights activist. Featuring interviews with Denzel Washington, Spike Lee, Halle Berry, and more.
Directed by Reginald HudlinCast Sidney Poitier, Harry Belafonte, Halle Berry, Nelson George, Louis Gossett Jr.Apple TV PlusMore details on IMDb → -
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Louis Armstrong's Black & Blues
documentary · biography · music
Never-before-heard personal recordings and archival footage tell the story of Louis Armstrong's life from his perspective. From musical phenom to civil rights activist to world-renowned artist, this illuminating film shows sides of Armstrong few have seen.
Directed by Sacha JenkinsCast Louis Armstrong, Nas, Wynton Marsalis, Dwight D. Eisenhower, Orson WellesApple TV PlusMore details on IMDb → -
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Beastie Boys Story
5 Emmy nominations
documentary · biography · music
Here's a little story they're about to tell... Mike Diamond and Adam Horovitz share the story of their band and 40 years of friendship in a live documentary experience directed by friend, collaborator, and their former grandfather, Spike Jonze.
Directed by Spike JonzeCast Michael Kenneth Williams, Bad Brains, Full Force, Run-D.M.C.Apple TV PlusMore details on IMDb → -
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Selena Gomez: My Mind & Me
1 Emmy nomination
documentary · biography
After years in the limelight, Selena Gomez achieves unimaginable stardom. But just as she reaches a new peak, an unexpected turn pulls her into darkness. This uniquely raw and intimate documentary spans her six-year journey into a new light.
Directed by Alek KeshishianCast Mia F. Campagna, Christian ClassenApple TV PlusMore details on IMDb → -
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The Pigeon Tunnel
documentary · biography
Spans six decades as le Carré gives his final and most personal interview, interrupted with rare archival footage and dramatic anecdotes. It is set against the stormy Cold War backdrop that extends into the present day.
Directed by Errol MorrisCast Jake Dove, Charlotte Hamblin, Garry Cooper, Simon Harrison, Arlo DodgsonApple TV PlusMore details on IMDb → -
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Cherry
biography · crime · drama
Cherry drifts from college dropout to army medic in Iraq—anchored only by his one true love, Emily. But after returning from the war with PTSD, his life spirals into drugs and crime as he struggles to find his place in the world.
Directed by Anthony Russo, Joe RussoCast Tom Holland, Ciara Bravo, Jack Reynor, Michael Rispoli, Jeff WahlbergApple TV PlusMore details on IMDb → -
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Billie Eilish: The World's a Little Blurry
4 Emmy nominations
documentary · biography · drama · music
This documentary offers a deeply intimate look at extraordinary teenager Billie Eilish. Award-winning filmmaker R.J. Cutler follows her journey on the road, onstage, and at home with her family as the writing and recording of her debut album changes her life.
Directed by R.J. CutlerCast Billie Eilish, FINNEAS, Maggie Baird, Patrick O'Connell, Claudia SulewskiApple TV PlusMore details on IMDb →
Wrapping Up
This roundup is built to help you find the strongest biography films and documentaries on Apple TV Plus without wasting time scrolling. Whether you’re after ambition, comedy, history, or a more emotional character study, the lineup offers something worth adding to your queue. Bookmark this page and come back when you want a fresh recommendation, because the list is updated regularly as new releases arrive and the catalog changes.
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