Midas Man

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Midas Man

2025

2h 20m

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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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Critics Consensus

Carried by a compassionate central performance, Midas Man is a warm and nostalgic celebration of the man behind the Beatles' rise.

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Kenneth Womack

Salon.com

01/27/2025

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

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David Browne

Rolling Stone

01/23/2025

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.

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Owen Gleiberman

Variety

01/22/2025

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

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Alistair Lawrence

Common Sense Media

06/11/2025

This slight but affectionate biopic of The Beatles' famed manager Epstein is carried by a charismatic turn from Fortune-Lloyd as the successful but troubled entrepreneur.

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Rachel Ho

Exclaim!

05/14/2025

7/10

The fast pacing does come at the cost of truly diving into a character study of Epstein.

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Brandon Judell

Brandon Judell (Medium)

02/06/2025

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.

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Jeff

03/26/2025

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).

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Jill

03/22/2025

This film was EXCELLENT

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Nigel J

@NwJC24 3d

As a big Beatle fan I was excited to see this movie. Very, very disappointed. Many inaccuracies in the story telling and choice of songs. By half way through I was looking forward to the movie being over.

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Dermot H

@Dermot Dec 4

Really enjoyable movie, if you are a beatles fan then it a must watch. Jacob Fortune-Lloyd's is excellent in his role which brings the movie to life. The lack of the beatles music didn't really impact the film as it was made to tell a story and as a result the story is front and centre. Got a few hours to chill then put this on. Feet up and relax.

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M L

@Enigo Oct 26

This was an entertaining, charming, funny, and thoughtful film

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Tim P

@RT01980070 Sep 27

I feel the ratings for this are too high. It's not terrible, but a huge missed opportunity to really dive into Mr. Epstein's life and influence on The Beatles. The acting is fine, not great. It glosses over some major events and milestones, while running with obscure and unconfirmed stories. There are some things that happened in his life and around The Beatles that are up for debate. This firmly chooses a side on those to present as fact. That just rubs me the wrong way. There is plenty of drama, excitement, scandal, and mystery around The Beatles and Brian without the need to make up more. I really was looking forward to this movie, as I feel Brian's life and impact on The Beatles is so overlooked and underrated. It didn't life up to my expectation. So a decent movie left me feeling more "meh" than anything else. P.S. The absense of Beatles music in a Beatles movie is quite noticeable.

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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