The best biopics of 1987

8 biopics from 1987, 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 Last Emperor Score 88.3 · IMDb 7.7 · Tomatometer 86% · Metascore 76 · Drama, History
  2. Good Morning, Vietnam Score 70.5 · IMDb 7.3 · Tomatometer 90% · Metascore 67 · Comedy, Drama, War
  3. La Bamba Score 61.3 · IMDb 7.0 · Tomatometer 83% · Metascore 65 · Drama, Music
  4. Cry Freedom Score 57.5 · IMDb 7.4 · Tomatometer 73% · Metascore 59 · Drama
  5. 84 Charing Cross Road Score 51.0 · IMDb 7.4 · Tomatometer 85%
  6. Prick Up Your Ears Score 47.0 · IMDb 7.1 · Tomatometer 92% · Metascore 72
  7. The Story of Hachikō Score 39.7 · IMDb 7.9
  8. Walker Score 27.2 · IMDb 6.7 · Tomatometer 44%