Where to Watch 'Better Man' Online: Is the Robbie Williams Biopic Streaming or in Theaters?

The Robbie Williams movie Better Man opens wide in theaters in the U.S. this weekend, which means that Americans can finally learn who the heck Robbie Williams is.

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Better Man, a musical biopic about British artist Robbie Williams, offers various viewing options. Directed by Michael Gracey, known for The Greatest Showman, the film has received high praise as a recent musical biopic. However, it may be less familiar to U.S. audiences, as Robbie Williams did not achieve significant success in the American market. This makes Better Man's portrayal of Williams' life an intriguing experience for domestic viewers.

One of the most fascinating aspects of Better Man is its unique portrayal of Robbie Williams as a CGI ape throughout the story. This creative choice adds thematic depth and dramatic flair to the musical sequences, resonating with Williams' life as one of Britain's top-selling artists. This distinctive element sets Better Man apart from other upcoming musical biopics, making it a must-watch, whether in theaters or on streaming platforms.

Better Man Release Date

In North American markets, Better Man is being distributed by Paramount Pictures. The studio initially listed the film for release the weekend of MLK Day 2025, before moving up its release. Now, Better Man releases in theaters on January 10, 2025. From this date onwards, audiences will have to rush to their local theaters to see the film, with no other options being found until its release on digital and streaming platforms. As such, checking out local showtimes for Better Man is the only way to discover how and where the film can be viewed shortly after its debut.

Is 'Better Man' Streaming?

At the moment, Better Man has yet to announce its future streaming date. Considering that the movie is under Paramount Pictures, it is highly likely that the Williams flick will make its way to Paramount+ following its theatrical run. T

This was the case for previous Paramount movies, such as Smile 2, which became available to stream on December 3, 2024 - less than two months after its initial theatrical release on October 18, 2024.

Is 'Better Man' In Theaters?

Better Man is scheduled for a global, theatrical release on January 10, 2025. Previously, the movie was released in select cinemas on December 25, 2024. Better Man made its official premiere at the Telluride Film Festival, followed by a screening at the Toronto International Film Festival on 10 September 2024.

When Will Better Man Release On Digital?

Digital releases often come earlier than streaming releases for most major Hollywood films of late. Where Paramount releases are concerned, digital dates tend to come around a month after their theatrical debut, offering audiences the chance to watch the film at home for a usually standard price of $19.99. With that in mind, Better Man will likely be released on digital in early February, around three to four weeks after its theatrical debut on January 10, 2025.

Is Robbie Williams' Better Man movie streaming on Netflix or Prime Video?

Better Man is not streaming on Netflix or Prime Video, and likely will not be on Netflix any time soon, due to the fact that the film is a Paramount Pictures release in North America. Almost all Paramount movies go to Paramount's streaming platform, Paramount+, and not to Netflix.

You will be able to purchase Better Man on Prime Video eventually, when the movie becomes available to buy and rent on digital, but you will not be able to stream Better Man on Prime Video free with a Prime subscription any time soon. If you want to watch Better Man movie at home, you'll have to wait for the film to be available to buy or rent on digital platforms, or wait for it to stream on Paramount+.

When will the Better Man movie be streaming on Paramount+?

The Better Man Paramount+ streaming date has not yet been announced. Right now, the movie is only in theaters. That said, we do expect to see Better Man streaming on Paramount+ eventually, but we're not sure when. Another recent Paramount film, Smile 2, was released in theaters on October 18; released on digital platforms one month after opening in theaters, on November 19; and began streaming on Paramount+ a little less than two months after opening in theaters, on December 3.

If Better Man follows a similar release pattern, you might see the movie on digital around early February 2025, and streaming on Paramount+ around March 2025.

Better Man cast

Robbie Williams is set to voice himself in Better Man, though you won't immediately recognize him the character of Robbie will appear in the movie as a monkey via motion-capture technology (performed by Jonno Davies). This isn't Williams' first acting gig, as he has previously acted in an episode of The Keith and Paddy Picture Show and the TV movie Gangsta Granny. As for why Williams will appear in the movie as a monkey, they discuss that in this behind-the-scenes feature:

The rest of the (human) cast of Better Man includes Steve Pemberton (Inside No. 9), Damon Herriman (The Bikeriders), Raechelle Banno (Home and Away), Alison Steadman (Here We Go), Kate Mulvaney (The Clearing), Frazer Hadfield (Frayed), Tom Budge (The Artful Dodger) and Anthony Hayes (Total Control).