10 Longest Biopics Ever, Ranked by Runtime

By Meena

Martin Scorsese's tale of wealth and deceit. Jordan Belfort's wild rise in the financial world makes this 3-hour journey unforgettable.

10. The Wolf of Wall Street

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Nolan's 2023 magnum opus. Dive deep into the life of J. Robert Oppenheimer and witness the genesis of the atomic bomb.

9. Oppenheimer-3H

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8 Oscars won, 3h 11m runtime. Experience Mahatma Gandhi's fight against British oppression. A biopic of epic proportions.

8. Gandhi

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Oliver Stone's intimate look at Richard Nixon. From humble beginnings to a presidency shrouded in controversy. 3h 12m of riveting history.

7. Nixon

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3h 13m exploring the origins of the U.S. space program. Kaufman's ensemble cast recreates history with unparalleled authenticity.

6. The Right Stuff

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Witness Denzel Washington's Oscar-worthy portrayal of the Black Nationalist leader. A 3h 22m journey of transformation and legacy.

5. Malcolm X

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Scorsese's return to gangster cinema. Over 3h 30m, delve into the intertwined lives of Frank Sheeran, the Buffalino family, and Jimmy Hoffa.

4. The Irishman

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A 3h 42m cinematic masterpiece. Join T.E. Lawrence in uniting Arab tribes against the Turks in a World War I epic.

3. Lawrence of Arabia

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Costner's directorial debut. Nearly 4 hours watching Lt. John Dunbar's evolution as he discovers purpose amongst the Sioux during the Civil War.

2. Dances With Wolves 

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5h 30m of cinematic grandeur. Abel Gance's silent opus captures Napoleon's early years, a revolutionary masterpiece that stands the test of time.

1. Napoleon

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