Man on the Run

Man on the Run

Directed by Morgan Neville

Produced by MPL Communications, Polygram Entertainment

2026127 min7.5 / 10

An intimate archival portrait of Paul McCartney's creative rebirth through Wings, centered on his partnership with Linda and the music they made together in the 1970s.

Paul McCartney forms new band Wings after Beatles breakup. Archival home footage shows his life with Linda, who influenced his music. The film follows Wings from formation through the 1970s, during which McCartney wrote hit songs.

Questions people ask

  • Is Man on the Run violent? No. Less violent than 92% of films.

  • Is Man on the Run scary? Barely. Less frightening than 84% of films.

  • Is Man on the Run easy watching? Yes. More comforting than 82% of films.

  • Does Man on the Run end with hope? Yes. More hopeful than 81% of films.

  • Is Man on the Run sad? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

These describe how the film comes across, measured across the whole film and compared with other well-known films. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked scene by scene, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.

74/ 100

Cinnamon Score

How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

Distinctly its own thing.

Rarity52

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise85

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love88

How much audiences actually like it

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Ensemble

Like Man on the Run

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as Man on the Run

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like Man on the Run, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like Man on the Run, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like Man on the Run, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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