Better Man (2024)
Kernel Score: 84% · 798 ratings · Rated R
Genres: Music, Drama
Released: 2024-12-06
Runtime: 135 minutes
Where to watch Better Man
- Stream: Prime Video, Fubo, Paramount+, Philo, MGM+
- Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
Follow Robbie Williams' 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.
Better Man parents' guide: ages 15+
Parents need to know that Better Man is an R-rated musical biopic depicting drug addiction, self-harm, and the dark side of fame.
- Violence & scariness: Some — Includes scenes of self-harm and emotional distress tied to the subject's struggles.
- Drinking, drugs & smoking: Strong — Depicts significant drug addiction and substance abuse as central to the singer's turbulent rise to fame.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official R rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Director
Cast
- Robbie Williams as Robbie Williams (voice)
- Jonno Davies as Robbie Williams
- Steve Pemberton as Peter
- Alison Steadman as Betty
- Kate Mulvany as Janet
- Frazer Hadfield as Nate
- Damon Herriman as Nigel Martin-Smith
- Raechelle Banno as Nicole Appleton
- Tom Budge as Guy Chambers
- Jake Simmance as Gary Barlow
Better Man FAQ
Is Better Man good?
Better Man has an 84% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 798 audience ratings.
Where can I watch Better Man?
In the US you can stream Better Man on Prime Video, Fubo, Paramount+, Philo and MGM+ and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is Better Man OK for kids?
Better Man is rated R. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 15+. Parents need to know that Better Man is an R-rated musical biopic depicting drug addiction, self-harm, and the dark side of fame.
What movies are like Better Man?
If you liked Better Man, try Rocketman, Beautiful Boy, Straight Outta Compton and The Way Home.