Biographical films allow us an insight into the lives of the rich, famous, influential and powerful. They shine a light on historical figures, celebrities and even people in the public interest and use storytelling to explore their lives. Sometimes they’re entirely fictional, sometimes they’re almost documentarian – occasionally, they’re both. Frequently they can be a fascinating insight not just into people’s histories, but our own too.
To celebrate the release of Goodbye Christopher Robin, the latest biographical drama to hit cinemas, here are five other celebrated biographies of fascinating figures…