The best biopics of 1956

5 biopics from 1956, ranked by a 0–100 score from IMDb ratings, critics, major awards and box office, compared with every film from the same year.

1. The King and I Score 83.5 · IMDb 7.4 · Tomatometer 93% · Metascore 72 · Romance, History, Drama
2. Somebody Up There Likes Me Score 60.0 · IMDb 7.5 · Tomatometer 86% · Drama
3. Anastasia Score 51.7 · IMDb 7.0 · Tomatometer 92% · Drama, Romance
4. Lust for Life Score 46.6 · IMDb 7.3 · Tomatometer 79% · Metascore 68 · Drama, History
5. Samurai III: Duel at Ganryu Island Score 45.1 · IMDb 7.5 · Action, Adventure, Drama