There’s been something of a resurgence in popularity of the biopic in recent years. And following huge financial and Oscar-winning success, it may come as little surprise that Freddie Mercury movie Bohemian Rhapsody is the UK’s favourite. Showcase Cinemas polled 2000 Brits and 28% of them voted for the Queen-centric movie. Just behind was Schindler’s List and The King’s Speech. Here’s the full top 10:
THE UK’S TOP 10 BIOPICS OF ALL TIME
1. Bohemian Rhapsody – Freddie Mercury (28%)
2. Schindler’s List – Oskar Schindler (18%)
3. The King’s Speech – King George VI (12%)
4. The Theory of Everything – Stephen Hawking (11%)
5. Braveheart – William Wallace (9%)
6. Darkest Hour – Winston Churchill (6%)
7. Lawrence of Arabia – TE Lawrence (5%)
8. Diana – Princess Diana (4%)
9. Stan & Ollie – Laurel and Hardy (4%)
10. Mary Queen of Scots – Mary Stuart (3%)
THE UK’S MOST WANTED BIOPICS
1. David Attenborough (19%)
2. Barack Obama (13%)
3. George Michael (11%)
4. Bob Marley (10%)
5. Albert Einstein (10%)
6. Amy Winehouse (9%)
7. Marilyn Monroe (8%)
8. Marie Curie (8%)
9. Frank Sinatra (6%)
10. Vincent Van Gogh (6%)