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 streams globally on Prime Video from February 27, 2026.
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.
Here’s everything you need to know about the upcoming 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. Through unprecedented access to previously unseen footage and rare archival materials, the documentary captures Paul’s transformative post-Beatles era through a uniquely vulnerable lens.
Who directed 'Man On The Run'?
Man On The Run is directed and produced by Morgan Neville, the Oscar-winning filmmaker behind acclaimed documentaries including 20 Feet From Stardom and Won't You Be My Neighbor? Neville brings his signature intimate storytelling style to McCartney's tale, revealing the human side of a musical legend.
McCartney himself serves as an executive producer.
How to watch 'Man On The Run' on Prime Video
Man On The Run will be available to stream on Prime Video in over 240 countries and territories from February 27, 2026.
Prime Video is included with an Amazon Prime membership, which costs $14.99 monthly or $139 annually in the US. Discounted memberships are also available for young adults and qualifying government assistance recipients at 50% off. Check your local Amazon website for information on Prime membership pricing in your region.
What else is streaming on Prime Video?
If you enjoy documentaries like Man On The Run, Prime Video offers plenty of other titles that explore real life stories, such as Finding Harmony: A King’s Vision which looks at how the current British monarch, King Charles III, pioneered early environmentalism.
Prime Video is a first-stop entertainment destination offering customers a vast collection of premium programming in one app available across thousands of devices. Prime members can customize their viewing experience, finding their favorite movies, series, documentaries, and live sports events.
This includes Amazon Original series like The Boys, Fallout, and The Lord Of The Rings: The Rings Of Power.
All customers, regardless of whether they have a Prime membership, can access programming such as Apple TV, HBO Max, Crunchyroll, MGM+, Peacock Premium Plus, and FOX One via Prime Video subscriptions, plus over 800 free FAST Channels.
Customers can also go behind the scenes of their favorite movies and series with exclusive X-Ray access. They can also watch and shop their favorite titles with the fan-fueled shopping experience ‘Shop The Show’.
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