Better Man

2024, 2h 15min, Biography, Fantasy, Music

Directors: Michael Gracey

Stars: Robbie Williams, Jonno Davies, Steve Pemberton

An inventive biographical musical that follows British pop star Robbie Williams from his working-class childhood to chart-topping fame, seen through the eyes of a CGI chimp version of himself. As this wisecracking alter ego guides viewers through boyband auditions, explosive success with Take That and the temptations of a solo career, the story balances glossy stage numbers with raw moments of anxiety, addiction and self-doubt. The tone blends dark humor, emotional honesty and surreal fantasy, turning a familiar rise-and-fall arc into a candid look at how fame reshapes identity.