The best biopics of 1979

2 biopics from 1979, ranked by a 0–100 score from IMDb ratings, critics, major awards and box office, compared with every film from the same year.

1. Escape from Alcatraz Score 66.8 · IMDb 7.5 · Tomatometer 97% · Metascore 76 · Drama, Thriller
2. My Brilliant Career Score 45.9 · IMDb 7.1 · Tomatometer 86% · Metascore 77