biopic

noun

bio·​pic ˈbī-(ˌ)ō-ˌpik How to pronounce biopic (audio)
: a biographical movie

Examples of biopic in a Sentence

We watched a biopic about Beethoven.
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The result is an eclectic main competition mix that ranges from surrealist biopics from China to Moroccan eco-dramas and German absurdist comedies. Marcus Lim, Variety, 15 June 2026 Seyfried was set to play Mitchell in a biopic about the singer and Elliot Roberts, Mitchell’s manager and co-founder of Asylum Records. Cheyenne Roundtree, Rolling Stone, 15 June 2026 The movie debuted to a massive $97 million at the domestic box office in April, setting a new record for biggest opening weekend for a musical biopic of all time. Brendan Morrow, USA Today, 14 June 2026 Per Deadline, Michael has also set a number of other records, including securing the largest global opening weekend sales ever for a music biopic. Hattie Lindert, Pitchfork, 14 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for biopic

Word History

Etymology

bi- entry 2 + pic entry 1

First Known Use

1946, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of biopic was in 1946

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“Biopic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/biopic. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.

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