# How to watch the Paul McCartney documentary 'Man On The Run,' out now on Prime Video *Academy Award-winning director Morgan Neville chronicles Paul McCartney's transformative journey following the breakup of The Beatles and the formation of Wings.* --- ## Key takeaways - *Man On The Run* explores Paul McCartney's journey following the breakup of The Beatles. - Oscar-winning director Morgan Neville uses rare archival footage to document McCartney's post-Beatles transformation. - The documentary is available to watch now on Prime Video globally. --- The breakup of The Beatles marked the end of an era—but for Paul McCartney, it was just the beginning. *Man On The Run* offers an intimate look at one of music's most iconic figures as he navigated the challenges of starting over and creating a new sound that would define a decade. ![King Charles in suit smiling during interview setting](https://assets.aboutamazon.com/dims4/default/340cbae/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1352x901+124+0/resize/300x200!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fassets.aboutamazon.com%2F95%2F44%2F4ef063cb48e38b661c673f97f66f%2Fking-charles-inline-1600x900-1.jpg) - [How to watch Prime Video’s King Charles III documentary ‘Finding Harmony: A King’s Vision’ ](https://www.aboutamazon.com/news/entertainment/king-charles-documentary-finding-harmony-kings-vision-prime-video) Here’s everything you need to know about the new movie. ## What is 'Man On The Run' about? *Man On The Run* takes viewers on an intimate journey through Paul McCartney's extraordinary life following the breakup of The Beatles and the formation of Wings with his wife, Linda. From Academy Award-winning director Morgan Neville, the film chronicles the arc of McCartney's solo career as he faces down a myriad of challenges while creating new music to define a new decade. 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