The best biopics of 1978

3 biopics from 1978, ranked by a 0–100 score from IMDb ratings, critics, major awards and box office, compared with every film from the same year.

1. Midnight Express Score 74.2 · IMDb 7.5 · Tomatometer 90% · Metascore 59 · Drama, Crime
2. The Buddy Holly Story Score 58.4 · IMDb 7.2 · Tomatometer 100% · Metascore 78
3. The Last Waltz Score 55.0 · IMDb 8.1 · Tomatometer 98% · Metascore 84 · Documentary, Music