Midas Man

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Meet Brian Epstein, a man who lived a thousand lives in a few short years, a visionary who transformed music history. From running a Liverpool record store to shaping the sound of a generation, Epstein's journey is a rollercoaster of ambition, passion, and relentless pursuit of greatness. Jacob Fortune-Lloyd stars as the mastermind behind The Beatles' meteoric rise, navigating a whirlwind of unprecedented fame, cultural revolution, and personal demons. But behind the glitz and glamour lies a man seeking acceptance and love in a world not ready. Midas Man peels back the curtain on the swinging '60s, revealing the triumphs, heartbreaks, and secrets of the man who changed the face of music forever. Step into Brian's world, where every touch turns to gold, but the most precious treasure remains just out of reach.

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Kenneth Womack

Salon.com

Unfortunately, "Midas Man" feels like a missed opportunity to get at the heart of this tragic figure, the visionary architect of Beatlemania.

Jan 27, 2025

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David Browne

Rolling Stone

For Beatlemaniacs, though, little if any of this will be breaking news, and the film’s often dreary look hobble Midas Man as much as its decline-by-numbers narrative.

Jan 23, 2025

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Owen Gleiberman

Variety

Midas Man is never less than watchable, and it does capture something about Brian Epstein that’s honest and affecting.

Jan 22, 2025

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Brandon Judell

Brandon Judell (Medium)

A wry biopic of the man who discovered the Beatles, transforming them from a scraggly quartet into the most consequential band. Here's a never-less-than-engaging look at not totally surviving the sixties, a perfect Brit counterpart to A Complete Unknown.

Feb 6, 2025

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Aidan Kelley

Collider

Midas Man does occasionally fall into familiar biopic pitfalls, but it still manages to tell a decently admirable tale even without your favorite Beatles songs.

Rated: 6/10

Jan 23, 2025

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Gary M. Kramer

Philadelphia Gay News

As Epstein, Jacob Fortune-Lloyd is charming even when he breaks the fourth wall...or conveys his excitement as his career reaches dizzying heights....[An] enjoyable portrait of a man whom Paul McCartney once dubbed, “the fifth Beatle.”

Jan 22, 2025

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Jeff

If your a Beatles Fan or have been to Liverpool this is a must see about the life of Brian Epstein (he has a large statue thre).

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

03/26/25

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Jill

This film was EXCELLENT

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

03/22/25

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Al P

Worth watching. But not something I'll watch again for a while

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

03/23/25

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Thomas S

Best film I’ve seen about Brian Epstein and The Beatles. Really authentic and a great insight into this tragic figure. The music is amazing

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

03/06/25

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Rachael H

A well-written, loving depiction of the man behind the Beatles. It’s such an incredible story of how, with no prior experience, Epstein discovers then manages the biggest band in history. You can’t help but fall in love with Brian’s naive yet charming character and your heart then breaks at the immense struggles in his personal life. Jacob Fortune-Lloyd does a great job. A must-watch.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

03/02/25

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Debbie C

Came for the epic music. Stayed for the incredible story. Brilliant cast that drew me in to a back story that I just wasn’t that familiar with. New found respect for the building of a band.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/26/25

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Meet Brian Epstein, a man who lived a thousand lives in a few short years, a visionary who transformed music history. From running a Liverpool record store to shaping the sound of a generation, Epstein's journey is a rollercoaster of ambition, passion, and relentless pursuit of greatness. Jacob Fortune-Lloyd stars as the mastermind behind The Beatles' meteoric rise, navigating a whirlwind of unprecedented fame, cultural revolution, and personal demons. But behind the glitz and glamour lies a man seeking acceptance and love in a world not ready. Midas Man peels back the curtain on the swinging '60s, revealing the triumphs, heartbreaks, and secrets of the man who changed the face of music forever. Step into Brian's world, where every touch turns to gold, but the most precious treasure remains just out of reach.

Director: Joe Stephenson
Creator: Brigit Grant
Producer: Trevor Beattie, Jeremy Chatterton
Screenwriter: Brigit Grant, Jonathan Wakeham
Distributor: Menemsha Films
Production Co: Fourth Culture Films, Trevor Beattie Films, StudioPOW
Genre: Biography, Drama, Music
Original Language: British English
Release Date (Theaters): Mar 21, 2025, Limited
Runtime: 2h 20m