10 Heartfelt Love Biopics You Can’t Miss

Description: This film captures the tumultuous life and love of Frida Kahlo, her marriage to Diego Rivera, and her affair with Leon Trotsky, all while dealing with physical and emotional pain.

Fact: Salma Hayek, who played Frida, was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Actress. The film was shot in Mexico, where Frida lived.

Description: While not strictly a love story, the film includes the poignant relationship between Władysław Szpilman and a German officer who helps him survive the Holocaust.

Fact: Adrien Brody lost 30 pounds for the role and learned to play the piano. He won an Oscar for Best Actor.

Description: This film tells the story of John Nash, a brilliant mathematician whose life is complicated by schizophrenia. His relationship with his wife Alicia is a testament to enduring love amidst adversity.

Fact: Russell Crowe was nominated for an Academy Award for his portrayal of John Nash. The real Alicia Nash was a consultant on the film.

Description: This film intertwines the lives of three women across different time periods, each connected by Virginia Woolf's novel "Mrs. Dalloway," exploring themes of love, loss, and identity.

Fact: Nicole Kidman won an Academy Award for her portrayal of Virginia Woolf, complete with a prosthetic nose.

Description: The life of Ray Charles, focusing on his music career and his complex relationship with his wife, Della Bea Robinson, amidst his personal struggles.

Fact: Jamie Foxx won an Oscar for Best Actor for his role as Ray Charles. The film was praised for its accurate portrayal of Charles's music and life.

Description: Johnny Cash's life story, focusing on his relationship with June Carter, their music, and their love that transcended personal and professional challenges.

Fact: Both Joaquin Phoenix and Reese Witherspoon performed their own singing in the film. Witherspoon won an Oscar for her role as June Carter.

Description: Based on the memoir by Jean-Dominique Bauby, this film explores his life after a massive stroke, focusing on his love for his family and his determination to communicate.

Fact: The film was shot from Bauby's perspective, with the camera often representing his limited field of vision. Mathieu Amalric, who played Bauby, was nominated for a César Award.

Description: While primarily about King George VI's struggle with his stutter, the film also showcases his supportive relationship with his wife, Queen Elizabeth, the Queen Mother.

Fact: The film won the Academy Award for Best Picture. The real Queen Elizabeth, the Queen Mother, was known for her support of her husband during his reign.

Description: Alan Turing's life story, highlighting his work during WWII and his secretive relationship with Joan Clarke, showcasing a different kind of love story.

Fact: Benedict Cumberbatch was nominated for an Oscar for his role as Alan Turing. The film was criticized for historical inaccuracies but praised for its performances.

Description: The biopic of Stephen Hawking, focusing on his relationship with his first wife, Jane, as they navigate his motor neuron disease and his groundbreaking work in physics.

Fact: Eddie Redmayne won an Oscar for Best Actor for his role as Stephen Hawking. The film was adapted from Jane Hawking's memoir.