Paul McCartney's Turbulent Post-Beatles Decade Revealed in New Documentary

In the upcoming documentary "Man on the Run," Oscar-winning filmmaker Morgan Neville takes viewers on a captivating journey through Paul McCartney's life in the 1970s, a decade that followed the breakup of The Beatles. The film, which premiered at the Telluride Film Festival this past fall and will be released in theaters on February 18, 2026, before streaming on Amazon Prime Video on February 27, offers a unique perspective on the iconic musician's personal and professional struggles during this pivotal period.

The documentary delves into McCartney's legal battle with American record producer Allen Klein over The Beatles' music and fortune, as well as the public perception that he was the one who broke up the band and the persistent rumors that he was actually dead. Neville also explores how McCartney navigated the transition from being a member of the world's most famous band to becoming a family man and building a new life with his first wife, Linda.

At the heart of the film, however, is the music. Neville takes viewers on a deep dive into McCartney's creative process, showcasing how he recorded his intimate, stripped-down solo albums like "McCartney" and "Ram," which were initially panned by critics but have since become beloved classics. The documentary also chronicles McCartney's resurgence to the top of the pop charts with his band Wings, with hits like "Band on the Run."