The best biopics of 1973

6 biopics from 1973, ranked by a 0–100 score from IMDb ratings, critics, major awards and box office, compared with every film from the same year.

1. Serpico Score 71.2 · IMDb 7.7 · Tomatometer 93% · Metascore 83 · Crime, Drama, History
2. Papillon Score 67.2 · IMDb 8.0 · Tomatometer 74% · Metascore 58 · Crime, Drama
3. Walking Tall Score 47.0 · IMDb 6.9 · Tomatometer 77% · Metascore 60
4. Pat Garrett & Billy the Kid Score 44.1 · IMDb 7.2 · Tomatometer 60% · Metascore 53
5. Dillinger Score 37.0 · IMDb 6.9 · Tomatometer 93% · Metascore 58
6. Ludwig Score 34.4 · IMDb 7.5 · Tomatometer 33%