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Paul McCartney: Man on the Run

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What happens when you wake up the morning after leaving the most important rock band of all time? In April 1970, Paul released his first solo album, McCartney, alongside a shocking press release that announced the beloved band had split. When asked what he'd do next, he said his only plan... was to grow up. Man on the Run captures Paul's transformative decade in the wake of The Beatles' break-up. Through stunning archival footage, Linda McCartney's exceptional photographs, and interviews with Mick Jagger, Chrissie Hynde, Sean Ono Lennon, Mary and Stella McCartney, all the living Wings members, and of course Paul himself, the film examines this time through a uniquely vulnerable lens.
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Peter Bradshaw Guardian 2h
4/5
You may find yourself wondering why we are going over this ground again, but it's an engaging film, and there is always something mesmeric in McCartney's face: cherubic, and yet sharp and watchful. Go to Full Review Mick LaSalle San Francisco Chronicle 1d
4/4
I’ve been fascinated by McCartney for decades, and “Man on the Run” made me feel like I was getting closer to understanding the real guy. Go to Full Review Neil McCormick Daily Telegraph (UK) 2d
5/5
Watching McCartney performing with such pleasure and power, Man on the Run reveals itself to be a story of a man finding his way back home. Go to Full Review Russ Simmons KKFI-FM (Kansas City) 28m
4/5
Interviews with McCartney, his family as well as folks like Mick Jagger, Chrissie Hynde and Sean Lennon, make "Man on the Run" an enlightening and entertaining overview. Go to Full Review Roger Friedman Showbiz 411 1d
3.7/4
it’s those first 40 minutes or so where director Neville constructs a disarming, intimate account of the Beatles’ demise and Paul’s rebirth as an artist. Go to Full Review Jordan Bassett NME (New Musical Express) 2d
4/5
Rock doc stalwart Morgan Neville has gathered an impressive cast of interviewees (including Macca himself) for this persuasive account of the musical genius’ helter skelter ‘70s Go to Full Review Read all reviews
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Morgan Neville

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Paul McCartney

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Morgan Neville

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Chloe Simmons

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Meghan Walsh

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Scott Rodger

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Synopsis What happens when you wake up the morning after leaving the most important rock band of all time? In April 1970, Paul released his first solo album, McCartney, alongside a shocking press release that announced the beloved band had split. When asked what he'd do next, he said his only plan... was to grow up. Man on the Run captures Paul's transformative decade in the wake of The Beatles' break-up. Through stunning archival footage, Linda McCartney's exceptional photographs, and interviews with Mick Jagger, Chrissie Hynde, Sean Ono Lennon, Mary and Stella McCartney, all the living Wings members, and of course Paul himself, the film examines this time through a uniquely vulnerable lens.
Director
Morgan Neville
Producer
Morgan Neville, Chloe Simmons, Meghan Walsh, Scott Rodger, Ben Chappell, Michele Anthony, David Blackman
Distributor
Trafalgar Releasing
Production Co
Tremolo Productions
Rating
R
Genre
Documentary, Biography, Music
Release Date (Theaters)
Feb 19, 2026, Limited
Release Date (Streaming)
Feb 27, 2026
Runtime
2h 7m