‘Better Man’ VOD Release Date Revealed

The VOD release date for Better Man has been revealed. The film will be available for purchase or rent on digital HD platforms such as Amazon Prime Video, iTunes, Vudu, and Google Play Movies & TV starting February 11, 2025.

Directed by Michael Gracey from a screenplay he co-wrote with Simon Gleeson and Oliver Cole, the film scored an 88% on Rotten Tomatoes, 7.7/10 on IMDb, and 3.7/5 on Letterboxd. Better Man chronicles the life of British singer Robbie Williams, who is portrayed as an anthropomorphic chimpanzee using computer-generated imagery (CGI). The character is performed by Jonno Davies through motion capture and voiced by both Williams and Davies.

Here’s the plot details for Better Man:

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 Robbie’s 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.

The film also stars Steve Pemberton as Peter Williams/Conway, Robbie’s father; Kate Mulvany as Janet Williams, Robbie’s mother; Alison Steadman as Betty Williams, Robbie’s grandmother; Damon Herriman as Nigel Martin-Smith, the band manager of Take That; Raechelle Banno as Nicole Appleton, a member of All Saints and Robbie’s fiancée; Jake Simmance as Gary Barlow, a member of Take That; Liam Head as Howard Donald, a member of Take That; Jesse Hyde as Mark Owen, a member of Take That; Chase Vollenweider as Jason Orange, a member of Take That; Tom Budge as Guy Chambers, Robbie’s songwriting partner; Leo Harvey-Elledge as Liam Gallagher, the lead singer of Oasis; Chris Gun as Noel Gallagher, Liam’s brother and a member of Oasis; Anthony Hayes as Chris Briggs; Frazer Hadfield as Nate; John O’May as Terry Swinton; Jack McMinn as Luke; and Jamie Condon as a paparazzi member.

Produced by Paul Currie, Michael Gracey, Coco Xiaolu Ma, Craig McMahon, and Jules Daly, with production handled by Sina Studios, Facing East Entertainment, Rocket Science, Lost Bandits, and Footloose Productions.

Better Man was released in the United States on December 25, 2024, and in Australia and the United Kingdom on December 26, 2024.

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