Directed by Academy Award winner Morgan Neville, the intimate feature documentary ‘Man on the Run’ explores Paul McCartney’s creative rebirth and high-stakes reinvention following the dissolution of The Beatles. Set to premiere globally on Prime Video on February 27, 2026, the film chronicles McCartney’s journey through the 1970s, from his initial depression and legal dramas after the breakup to the formation of the legendary band Wings with his wife, Linda McCartney. Rather than a standard nostalgia package, the documentary offers a vulnerable portrait of an artist fighting to define a new decade on his own terms while balancing family life and global celebrity.
The film draws on unprecedented access to a never-before-seen archive of Paul and Linda’s home videos, photos, and rare archival materials provided through the musician’s direct involvement in the project. Interwoven with these historical documents are deeply personal new interviews with McCartney himself, along with contemporaries such as Denny Laine, Chrissie Hynde, and Sean Lennon. With a running time of 115 minutes and an R rating, the documentary captures a transformative era marked by family unity, artistic risk-taking, and the rise of one of the decade’s most successful touring acts.
‘Man on the Run’ serves as a centerpiece of a comprehensive new partnership among McCartney, Universal Music Group, and Amazon that includes exclusive merchandise and music releases. The film’s debut follows the release of McCartney’s book, ‘Wings: The Story of a Band on the Run’, and a comprehensive Wings anthology launched in late 2025. This definitive account of McCartney’s post-Beatles milestones brings to life the creative grind behind iconic hits like “Maybe I’m Amazed,” “Band on the Run,” and “Live and Let Die”.