Better Man
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Better Man is based on the true story of the meteoric rise, dramatic fall, and remarkable resurgence of British pop superstar Robbie Williams, one of the greatest entertainers of all time. Under the visionary direction of Michael Gracey (The Greatest Showman), the film is uniquely told from Williams’ perspective, capturing his signature wit and indomitable spirit. It follows Robbie’s journey from childhood, to being the youngest member of chart-topping boyband Take That, through to his unparalleled achievements as a record-breaking solo artist – all the while confronting the challenges that stratospheric fame and success can bring.
Cast
- Damon Herriman
- Robbie Williams
- Steve Pemberton
- Alison Steadman
- Kate Mulvany
- Jonno Davies
- Jake Simmance
- Raechelle Banno
- Karina Banno
- Anthony Hayes
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- Feb 11, 2025
goes unnecessarily hard. looks AMAZING, songs slap. whole thing is buzzing with energy. the monkey stuff, i could go an hour on that. please don’t make me watch the greatest showman (i will)
KarstenSep 10, 2024At long last, a movie where a cgi monkey pounds cocaine, gets jerked off, and hangs with Oasis
Chris FeilJan 10, 2025It's me, The Guy Who Does Not Like Music Biopics here to report that this contains every music biopic cliche I hate and yet somehow it works. I will be yelling about this movie to anyone within earshot for the next year but the most important things about it to me…
Patrick Willems - Dec 28, 2024
made me cry over a cgi monkey (twice)
bella 🍰Dec 28, 2024we actually got a planet of the apes musical before gta 6
frejaoneillJan 2, 2025rock dj scene altered my brain chemistry
em ୨୧ - Jan 10, 2025
Should not work but is batshit and honest enough to avoid the sickening pastiness of dull biopics like ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’. Long in the tooth and overstimulating but entertaining all the way through. Would be curious what non-brits take from it…
Alex IHEDec 28, 2024i was indeed entertained
aaronJan 15, 2025No… no, it’s fine… it’s just I didn’t think it’d be British
ConnorEatsPants
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- Ethan Taylor lovedBetter Man
This movie amazed me. I came into the theatre never expecting what would come. The story, the acting, the choreography, everything was great! I would love to watch this film again.
Marshall Scott is "meh" onBetter ManNot terrible and is creative but bro nobody outside of the UK give a flying f#€£ about Robbie Williams. Just a boring film through and through.
Pooooo dislikedBetter Manits robbie williams but he is a monkey
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Hamilto likedBetter ManCould be a love if I had any baseline idea of who Robbie Williams was. CGI very well done on the ape and using it gave them some more freedom in storytelling. More entertaining than other musical biopics I’ve seen even though I didn’t know the guy.
AlmondTea lovedBetter ManI’m biased as hell because I’ve been a Robbie fan since Take That. But beyond that…this movie is a masterpiece even if you aren’t aware of who Robbie Williams is.
EDB likedBetter Manthe unexpected Henny Noosh Chief Flittle movie night 🔥
- Matt Jones lovedBetter Man
10/10 no notes
zxki lovedBetter ManWas not expecting to cry at this at all, but somehow I couldn't stop. The older Robbie gets, the more of a fan I become. Listening to his discography, it's clear where his hurt and healing lie, but to see it intertwined with insane visuals like this? It's heartbreak amplified through stage…
Ariel lovedBetter Man10/10 honestly i didnt know who robbie williams was so i wasn’t expecting anything when my bf put this on. its all amazing the song numbers, cinematography, the cgi, the storyline, the writing i really loved it and the whole monkey metaphor was so unique and incredible done
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- SGSteven Graves
I loved it. I am not really a fan of musicals but this one form the start had me hooked. Form the beginning of childhood to adulthood you will ever learn more about this man then whatever book or tv-show can ever provide you with. It's a movie worth watching and learning…
SPSean ParkerWanted to like it, walked out an hour in. For someone who’s not a great singer the ego is insane, not funny either
THTayne Hunsakerthe music was epic the story was heartfelt and so poignant. loved it!
- AAAda Alozie
Takes all the typical biopic beats and makes them less of a cliche. Such an original film
JCJames Alphonse Gericho CastilloWill buy or download into My personal collection
YRYami Rosas - NRNick RitterJJJORGECASTANEDA JORGECASTANEDATHTaylor Howard
Metacritic
Dec 21, 2024
Better Man is a triumph of cheek and imagination. Gracey attempts much but actually manages to accomplish all that he set out to do.
Brad Wheeler
The Globe and Mail (Toronto)
Dec 21, 2024
The unexpected advantage here is that, when Williams wants to be truly upfront about his struggles, that veneer of fantasy shields us from the more harrowing details of his life, so that we can confront them yet still enjoy that “right f***ing entertaining”.
Clarisse Loughrey
The Independent
Dec 21, 2024
Dodgy depictions of real-life celebs (such as Liam Gallagher) clash with the film’s fantastical tone, which itself can’t support Gracey’s attempt to address serious topics.
Jordan Bassett
NME
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Better Man (2024) family-friendly?
The movie has been rated as R, meaning that Under 17 requires an adult accompaniment.
How long is Better Man (2024)?
The movie is 2hr 15min long.
What's Better Man (2024) about?
Better Man is based on the true story of the meteoric rise, dramatic fall, and remarkable resurgence of British pop superstar Robbie Williams, one of the greatest entertainers of all time. Under the visionary direction of Michael Gracey (The Greatest Showman), the film is uniquely told from Williams’ perspective, capturing his signature wit and indomitable spirit. It follows Robbie’s journey from childhood, to being the youngest member of chart-topping boyband Take That, through to his unparalleled achievements as a record-breaking solo artist – all the while confronting the challenges that stratospheric fame and success can bring.
Who's the cast of Better Man (2024)?
- Damon Herriman as Nigel
- Robbie Williams as Robbie Williams
- Steve Pemberton as Peter
- Alison Steadman as Betty
- Kate Mulvany as Janet
- Jonno Davies as Robbie
- Jake Simmance as Gary Barlow
- Raechelle Banno as Nicole Appleton
- Karina Banno as Natalie Appleton
- Anthony Hayes as Chris
Who's the director behind Better Man (2024)?
Michael Gracey directed Better Man (2024).
Who produced Better Man (2024)?
Paul Currie, Jules Daly and Coco Xiaolu Ma produced Better Man (2024).
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