How to watch Paul McCartney’s new documentary ‘Man on the Run’

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A new documentary about Paul McCartney’s life after the Beatles is available to stream today.

Paul McCartney: Man on the Run, by Oscar-winning documentarian Morgan Neville, is currently available on Prime Video.

The film uses rare archival materials and never-before-seen footage to explore McCartney’s reinvention when he formed the band Wings with his wife Linda in the early 1970s. Since its premiere at the Telluride Film Festival in August 2025, Man on the Run has received generally positive reviews from critics.

In addition to the documentary’s premiere on February 27, an accompanying soundtrack album was released on both CD and vinyl. The soundtrack includes “deep cuts and fan favorites from McCartney’s post-Beatles career,” as well as several previously unreleased songs.

“Paul McCartney: Man on the Run” release date

Paul McCartney’s new documentary “Man on the Run” was released today, February 27th, exclusively on Prime Video.

How to watch the documentary “Man on the Run” for free

The only way to watch “Paul McCartney: Man on the Run” is if you have an Amazon Prime or Prime Video membership.

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“Paul McCartney: Man on the Run” Trailer

The new documentary, Man on the Run, will be released in conjunction with McCartney’s November 2025 book, Wings: The Story of a Band on the Run.

The 576-page New York Times bestseller was released in November and is currently available in hardcover, e-book, and audiobook.

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