Paul McCartney is no stranger to being on top. But even now, more than six decades after The Beatles scored their very first No. 1 with “Please Please Me” in the U.K., the man is still a chart giant.
His latest triumph comes in the form of a music film titled Paul McCartney: Man on the Run. Directed by Morgan Neville, the documentary, which chronicles the former Beatle’s musical journey after leaving the “most important rock band of all time,” is currently sitting at the top of Rotten Tomatoes’ Best New Movies of 2026.
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Following its successful film-festival run, the documentary received a two-day worldwide theatrical release beginning Feb. 19 before arriving on Prime Video Feb. 27. Picking up in the aftermath of The Beatles’ breakup, the film focuses on McCartney’s turbulent and transformative next chapter, specifically his emotional healing from the band’s breakup, his retreat to Scotland, and the rise of his new band, Wings.
“Man on the Run is more about the man than it is about his creative process,” NPR wrote in its review. “But his music runs all through the documentary, and it all adds up to an impressive, inspirational second act.”
“In Morgan Neville’s intimate and insightful musical doc, Paul McCartney finds his musical wings without the Beatles, but with wife Linda riding shotgun and teaching him about hard-to-reach places in the heart,” renowned fil critic Peter Trevers wrote.
“So this is really a movie for hard-core McCartney (or Wings) fans who want to see all of the rare archival footage—or, conversely, for curious newbies who want a fast-paced introduction to one of the most talented songwriters of all time,” The New York Times shared.
The film boasts a perfect 100% from critics. In comparison, audiences have given it a solid 83%, with raves for the film’s archival footage, Linda McCartney’s photography, and interviews with Mick Jagger, Chrissie Hynde, Sean Ono Lennon, and Paul himself.
“I don’t normally spend a lot of time looking back, but I was flattered when Morgan said he was interested in this period,” McCartney shared on his website about the film. “The first bit of Wings was quite hard work and not very rewarding, but eventually we got some songs under our belts that were hits. Morgan got me to think about stuff I hadn’t thought about for a long time. He was asking all the right questions, and I was happy to be transported back.”
Following The Beatles’ breakup in 1970, McCartney fell into a period of depression and heavy drinking before eventually launching his hugely successful solo and band career with Wings. He topped the charts with major hits like “Band on the Run,” “Live and Let Die,” and “Silly Love Songs.”
The legendary singer-songwriter continues to climb the charts to this day—on and off the screen. His latest music hit, “Days We Left Behind,” from his spring 2026 album, The Boys of Dungeon Lane, peaked at No. 17 on the U.K.’s Official Singles Downloads and No. 18 on its Official Singles Sales charts.
Its parent album reached No. 1 on the Official Albums Chart, giving McCartney his 24th U.K. No. 1 and extending his streak as the most successful act in Official Chart history. The only way is up with this guy.
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