Paul McCartney: Back in the U.S. (2002): cast, story & where to watch

Released in 2002, Paul McCartney: Back in the U.S. is a music and documentary film directed by Mark Haefeli, running about 180 minutes. “For the first time from Paul McCartney: BACK IN THE U.S., a rock 'n' road movie.” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. In 2002, a 60-year old McCartney refocused the attention on his musicianship, staging a massive live concert in Cleveland, Ohio. The superstar, who went on to form the popular rock group Wings and had several hit records as a solo artist, performs a track list that covers all three phases of his long and prolific career, including the hits "Eleanor Rigby," "Live And Let Die," "Blackbird," "The Long And Winding Road," and "Mother Nature's Son." In addition to the 30 tunes that McCartney enthusiastically performs, seemingly immune to the ravages of time and aging, BACK IN THE U.S.A LIVE also includes candid behind-the-scenes footage of the rocker backstage and on the road.

Who’s in it. Paul McCartney: Back in the U.S. stars Paul McCartney as Self, Paul Wickens as Self (keyboards/vocals), Rusty Anderson as Self and Abraham Laboriel Jr. as Self (drums/vocals), among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, Paul McCartney: Back in the U.S. has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Paul McCartney: Back in the U.S. page.

If you liked it. Fans of Paul McCartney: Back in the U.S. tend to enjoy Whiplash, Coco, Green Book and The Legend of 1900.