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Man on the Run

2025 1 h 55 min Documentary · Music · Biography

A documentary built from archival footage captures Paul McCartney's life with Linda and their band Wings after the Beatles ended.

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About the film

What it’s about

After the Beatles broke up, Paul McCartney formed Wings with his wife Linda. The film draws on archival footage to show their life together and the music they made in the 1970s.

What hooks you

Morgan Neville directs this portrait made from archival material. Paul McCartney appears as himself, and Ringo Starr is seen in historical footage. The documentary covers a period when Wings achieved numerous hits.

Who it’s for

It is worth a look for anyone who enjoys music documentaries built from period footage rather than talking heads, and for those interested in how an artist rebuilt his career after a famous band ended.

Technical details
Countries
United States, United Kingdom
Year
2025
Genres
Documentary, Music, Biography
Running time
1h 55min
Age rating
17+
MPAA
R
World premiere
Aug 30, 2025
Box office (world)$103,739

Ratings

MOVIE․ONE · 120 votes
7.7 /10
IMDb
7.62,100
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Creative team

All 13
Director Morgan Neville
Starring
  1. 01 Paul McCartney plays himself
  2. 02 Ringo Starr plays himself, archive footage
  3. 03 John Lennon plays himself, archive footage
  4. 04 Denny Laine Self (archive footage)
  5. 05 George Harrison plays himself, archive footage
  6. 06 Denny Seiwell Self (archive footage)
  7. 07 Mick Jagger plays himself, voice
  8. 08 Henry McCullough Self (archive footage)
  9. 09 Jimmy McCulloch Self (archive footage)
  10. 10 The Beatles plays himself, archive footage
  11. 11 Chrissie Hynde plays herself, voice
  12. 12 Linda McCartney plays herself, archive footage

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