The best biopics of 1981

4 biopics from 1981, ranked by a 0–100 score from IMDb ratings, critics, major awards and box office, compared with every film from the same year.

1. Reds Score 85.7 · IMDb 7.3 · Tomatometer 90% · Metascore 76 · Drama, History, Romance
2. Chariots of Fire Score 84.8 · IMDb 7.1 · Tomatometer 84% · Metascore 78 · Drama, History
3. Christiane F. Score 52.9 · IMDb 7.5 · Tomatometer 80% · Metascore 55
4. Mommie Dearest Score 42.1 · IMDb 6.7 · Tomatometer 50% · Metascore 55