Midas Man

Midas Man is a historical music drama that follows Brian Epstein, a furniture salesman who discovers the Beatles at the Cavern Club in 1961. Driven by a desire to succeed after a lifetime of feeling like an outsider, Epstein takes on the role of manager for the then-unknown group. He works to transform the four musicians into a global sensation while navigating societal pressures and his own internal struggles with loneliness and identity. The story explores his rise to prominence and the personal toll of managing one of the most influential acts in pop culture history.

Directed by Joe Stephenson, this is the second film in his career following Agatha and the Midnight Murders. The movie was written by Jonathan Wakeham and produced by Trevor Beattie, Jeremy Chatterton, and Perry Trevers. Jacob Fortune-Lloyd stars as Brian Epstein, supported by Eddie Marsan and Emily Watson. The cast also includes Blake Richardson, Jonah Lees, and Leo Harvey-Elledge as the members of the band. Produced in the United Kingdom by Trevor Beattie Films, the production featured a credited crew of 141 and a cast of 38. Audience reception is moderate, with a 6.4 rating on IMDb based on 2,100 votes and a 6.3 rating on TMDB from 33 votes.