The best biopics of 1989

8 biopics from 1989, ranked by a 0–100 score from IMDb ratings, critics, major awards and box office, compared with every film from the same year.

1. Born on the Fourth of July Score 80.9 · IMDb 7.2 · Tomatometer 84% · Metascore 75 · Drama, War
2. Glory Score 80.2 · IMDb 7.8 · Tomatometer 95% · Metascore 78 · Drama, History, War
3. My Left Foot Score 77.7 · IMDb 7.8 · Tomatometer 98% · Metascore 97 · Drama
4. Henry V Score 66.0 · IMDb 7.4 · Tomatometer 98% · Metascore 83 · War, Drama, History
5. Lean on Me Score 57.0 · IMDb 7.4 · Tomatometer 71% · Metascore 58
6. Great Balls of Fire! Score 36.5 · IMDb 6.3 · Tomatometer 65% · Metascore 49
7. Fat Man and Little Boy Score 34.6 · IMDb 6.5 · Tomatometer 50% · Metascore 50
8. Communion Score 21.9 · IMDb 5.5 · Tomatometer 46%