10 Biopics About Personal Transformation

Description: Will Hunting, a genius janitor, undergoes a profound personal transformation through therapy, learning to embrace his potential and overcome his past.

Fact: The screenplay was written by Matt Damon and Ben Affleck, who also star in the film, and they won an Oscar for Best Original Screenplay.

Description: Erin Brockovich's transformation from a struggling single mother to a legal advocate who takes on a major corporation is both inspiring and empowering.

Fact: Julia Roberts won an Academy Award for Best Actress for her role, and the real Erin Brockovich made a cameo in the film.

Description: This film chronicles the life of John Nash, a mathematical genius who battles schizophrenia, showing how his mind and life transform through his struggle and eventual acceptance of his condition.

Fact: The film was based on Sylvia Nasar's biography of Nash, and Russell Crowe gained weight for the role to portray Nash's later years more accurately.

Description: Johnny Cash's life, focusing on his rise to fame, his struggles with addiction, and his transformation through love and music, is a captivating journey.

Fact: Joaquin Phoenix and Reese Witherspoon performed all their own singing in the film, with Witherspoon winning an Oscar for her role as June Carter.

Description: Truman Capote's life changes as he becomes engrossed in the research for his book "In Cold Blood," leading to a transformation in his personal and professional life.

Fact: Philip Seymour Hoffman won an Academy Award for Best Actor for his portrayal of Capote, and the film was shot in black and white for some scenes to reflect Capote's perspective.

Description: Jean-Dominique Bauby's story of adapting to life after a stroke that left him with locked-in syndrome, using only his left eye to communicate, is a profound tale of transformation.

Fact: The film was shot from Bauby's perspective, with the camera often representing his limited field of vision.

Description: Chris Gardner's story of perseverance and hope, where he transforms from a homeless salesman to a successful stockbroker, is a testament to the power of determination and self-belief.

Fact: Will Smith and his son Jaden played father and son in the film, mirroring their real-life relationship. The film's title misspelling is intentional, reflecting the misspelling on the mural in the movie.

Description: Michael Oher's transformation from a homeless teen to an NFL star, with the help of a caring family, showcases the power of love and support in changing one's life.

Fact: Sandra Bullock won an Academy Award for Best Actress for her role, and the film was based on the book "The Blind Side: Evolution of a Game" by Michael Lewis.

Description: King George VI's struggle with a stammer and his transformation through speech therapy to deliver a wartime speech to his nation is both moving and uplifting.

Fact: Colin Firth won an Oscar for his role, and the film was the first to be allowed to film in Westminster Abbey since the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II.

Description: Stephen Hawking's life is depicted, focusing on his relationship with his wife Jane and his battle with motor neuron disease, showcasing his intellectual and personal transformation.

Fact: Eddie Redmayne won an Oscar for his portrayal of Hawking, and the film was shot in chronological order to reflect Hawking's physical deterioration.