10 Best Film Biopics About Politicians

10. The Iron Lady

The Iron Lady solely makes the cut for its strong leading performance. Meryl Streep completely embodies the longest-serving British Prime Minister of the 20th century and the first woman to do so in a performance that won Streep her third Academy Award.

Streep carries the film on her back as an elderly Thatcher struggles with the death of her husband Dennis, while reminiscing about her time running the UK.

The film itself is a rather safe and uncontroversial biopic of a divisive figure that does more to deify her than delve into the consequences of her actions. It is a shame that one of the most contested leaders in Britain's history - who was both loved and despised is approached from such a one-sided perspective.

Regardless, Streep is the standout here and is the only reason you need to see The Iron Lady. She nails the representation of a woman who is often imitated without devolving into parody.