Beyond Bob Marley: 5 international biopics to watch now

Played by the actor Kingsley Ben-Adir and directed by Reinaldo Marcus Green, Bob Marley: One Love hits theaters on February 15th, the biopic tells the story of Marley, portraying the difficulties he and his family went through throughout his career, prejudices and his strong preaching for peace, love and the Rastafarian faith. But besides this, check out five other biopics of other great artists who were successful and marked history with their talent.

Elvis

The biopic of Elvis Presley explores the life of the legendary rock ‘n’ roll icon, from his childhood in Tupelo, Mississippi, to becoming the King of Rock, exploring his musical influence and cultural impact. The author Austin Butler takes on the role of Elvis in this production alongside Tom Hanksinterpreting Colonel Parkerbusinessman Elvis. The film was directed by Baz Luhrmann and debuted in July 2022.

Synopsis: The biopic of Elvis Presley will follow decades of the artist’s life (Austin Butler) and his rise to fame, based on the singer’s relationship with his controlling businessman “Colonel” Tom Parker (Tom Hanks). The story delves into the dynamic between the singer and his manager of over 20 years of partnership, using the ever-evolving US landscape and his loss of innocence. Elvis over the years as a singer. In the midst of your journey and career, Elvis you will find Priscilla Presley (Olivia DeJonge)source of his inspiration and one of the most important people in his life.

The film is available on platforms Amazon Prime Video It is HBO Max or for rent in Google Play It is Apple TV.

Bohemian Rhapsody (Freddie Mercury & Queen)

The history of the legendary band queen and its iconic vocalist Freddie Mercuryfrom the formation of the band to the iconic performance at Live Aid in 1985. Freddie Mercury was played by the actor Rami Malekand the other members of the band were respectively interpreted: Brian May per Gwilyn Lee, Roger Taylor per Ben Hardy It is John Deacon per Joseph Mazzello. The film premiered in October 2018 and was directed by Bryan Singer.

Synopsis: Freddie Mercury (Rami Malek) and his companions Brian May (Gwilyn Lee), Roger Taylor (Ben Hardy) and John Deacon (Joseph Mazzello) change the world of music forever by forming the band queenduring the 1970s. However, when the extravagant lifestyle of Mercury begins to get out of control, the band has to face the challenge of reconciling fame and success with their increasingly complicated personal lives.

The film is available on the platform Star+.

The Doors

The biopic portrays the rise and fall of the band The Doorswith greater focus on the life of the leader Jim Morrison and exploring its influence on 60s psychedelic rock, its relationship with drug use, and its relationship with Pamela Courson. Jim Morrison is interpreted by Val Kilmer. Released in March 1991, the film was directed by Oliver Stone.

Synopsis: 60s. The rise of Jim Morrison (Val Kilmer)lead singer of the rock band The Doors. Amid success and indiscriminate drug use, Morrison relates to Pamela Courson (Meg Ryan) and with the journalist Patricia Kennealy (Kathleen Quinlan)an older woman who adopts sadomasochism.

The film is available to rent on Google Play and Apple TV.

Rocketman (Elton John)

The musical biopic of Elton John tells the story of the pop star from his days as a musical prodigy in London to his transformation into one of music’s most flamboyant figures; and continues to shine to this day, reinventing his career and partnering with artists such as Dua Lipa and Claptone. With Taron Egerton in the role of Elton and direction of Dexter Fletcherthe film premiered in May 2019.

Synopsis: The trajectory of how the shy Reginald Dwight (Taron Egerton) turned into Elton John, pop music icon. Since his complicated childhood, the result of his father’s disregard for his family, his life story is told through the reinterpretation of the superstar’s songs, including the singer’s relationship with the composer and professional partner Bernie Taupin (Jamie Bell) and the businessman and the ex-lover John Reid (Richard Madden)) (via I love cinema).

The film is available on platforms Amazon Prime Video, Netflix and Telecine.

Walk The Line – Johnny & June (Johnny Cash)

The tumultuous life and career of the legendary country musician Johnny Cash are portrayed, from his youth to his rise to fame and his relationship with June Carter. Joaquin Phoenix interprets Johnny Cashwith Reese Witherspoon as June Carter. The film was released in September 2005 and is directed by James Mangold.

Synopsis: The singer’s story Johnny Cash (Joaquin Phoenix)from his youth on a cotton farm to his early success in Memphis, where he recorded with Elvis Presley, Johnny Lee Lewis and Carl Perkins. His marginal personality and tumultuous childhood make him Johnny enter a path of self-destruction, from which only June Carter (Reese Witherspoon)the great love of your life, can save.

The film is available on the platform Star+.

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• Bob Marley: One Love (February 12)
• Madame Teia (February 14)
• Ferrari (February 22)
• Dune: Part 2 (February 29)
• All of Us Unknown (March 7)
• Civil War (April 18)
• Rivals (April 26)
• Planet of the Apes: Reign (May 23)
• Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga (May 23)
• Deadpool 3 (July 25)
• A Quiet Place: Day One (June 28)
• Joker 2 (October 4)