The biography, or "biopic", is a genre that portrays the life story of a real person, often a notable individual or historical figure. They aim to provide a depiction of the subject's personal history, achievements, challenges, and impact on society.

Ben Kingsley, Rohini Hattangadi, and Geraldine James in Gandhi (1982)

The documentary is a form of non-fiction storytelling that aims to present factual information, insights, and perspectives on real-world subjects, events, issues, or people. Documentaries can cover a wide range of topics, including history, science, culture, social issues, nature, biographies, and more.

Dziga Vertov in Man with a Movie Camera (1929)

The drama genre is a broad category that features stories portraying human experiences, emotions, conflicts, and relationships in a realistic and emotionally impactful way. Dramas delve into the complexities of human life, often exploring themes of love, loss, morality, societal issues, personal growth, with the aim to evoke an emotional response from the audience by presenting relatable and thought-provoking stories.

Mahershala Ali and Alex R. Hibbert in Moonlight (2016)

The mystery genre features the investigation and solving of a puzzle, typically a crime or an enigmatic event. Mysteries are known for their suspenseful narratives, intricate plots, and the challenge they present to readers or viewers to piece together clues and solve the central mystery alongside the characters.

Jack Nicholson, Faye Dunaway, and Kelvin Harrison Jr. in Chinatown (1974)

The sport genre features the world of sports, capturing the excitement, competition, and personal journeys of athletes, coaches, and teams. The stories cover a wide range of sports and activities, each with its own unique characteristics and themes.

Brad Pitt and Jonah Hill in Moneyball (2011)

A bilateral amputee who lost her legs at 21 sets out to make history by crawling to Kilimanjaro's peak. During her grueling journey, she finds healing and friendship with local guides while pushing the limits of human endurance.

The Biggest Movies and TV Coming in September

See which big screen releases you can watch from the comfort of your couch.

Theatrical Releases Coming to Streaming

Get a closer look at these actors from their many TV and streaming series roles.

Streaming Stars, Then and Now

Miguel Pérez, Stephen Buchanan, and Anisha Adusumilli in The Ascent (2017)

Bruce Willis, Willow Shields, Edward Drake, and Jack Kilmer in Detective Knight: Independence (2023)

Bruce Willis and Frank Grillo in Cosmic Sin (2021)

Vincent Spano, Rachel Ward, Ben Cross, and Tony Lo Bianco in The Ascent (1994)

Bruce Willis, Lochlyn Munro, and Jimmy Jean-Louis in Detective Knight: Rogue (2022)

Christina Ricci and Kevin James in Guns Up (2025)

Robert Christgau in The Last Critic (2026)

Mandy Horvath, Edward Drake, Scott Veltri, Yvette Zhuang, and Francis Cronin at an event for The Ascent (2026)

Mandy Horvath at an event for The Ascent (2026)

Scott Veltri at an event for The Ascent (2026)

Edward Drake at an event for The Ascent (2026)

Yvette Zhuang at an event for The Ascent (2026)

Francis Cronin at an event for The Ascent (2026)

The Ascent

Videos1

Photos7

Top Cast4

User reviews

More like this

Related interests

Storyline

Did you know

Top picks

Details

Contribute to this page

More to explore

Recently viewed