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A Hard Day's Night

Play trailer2:35Poster for A Hard Day's NightGReleased Aug 11, 19641h 23mMusicalComedyPlay Trailer Watchlist
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The Beatles in their feature film debut, one of the greatest rock-and-roll comedy adventures ever. The film has a fully restored negative and digitally restored soundtrack. The film takes on the just-left-of-reality style of mock-documentary, following "a day in the life" of John, Paul, George, and Ringo as fame takes them by storm.
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A Hard Day's Night, despite its age, is still a delight to watch and has proven itself to be a rock-and-roll movie classic.

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Mike McGrady Newsday [Hard Day's Night] adds up to a breathless, sometimes funny film maybe even worth a squeal or two. Jan 4, 2018 Full Review Jonathan Romney Film Comment Magazine This re-release offers a refreshed glimpse of a long-lost English Atlantis-and a farewell to it. Sep 18, 2014 Full Review Rafer Guzman Newsday The movie never feels like a nostalgia trip. It moves, breathes and sings with life. Rated: 4/4 Jul 17, 2014 Full Review Sean Axmaker Stream on Demand It’s like a collision of French New Wave freedom, pop-culture satire, and a magazine photo shoot gone out of control, all set to a soundtrack of catchy rock tunes destined to become classics. Apr 26, 2025 Full Review Chance Solem-Pfeifer Willamette Week As an article of celebrity enshrinement, A Hard Day’s Night is a joyful paradox—myth making premised on winking demystification, and having a blast with both. Dec 31, 2024 Full Review Matt Brunson Film Frenzy This landmark film looks like a documentary, sounds like a musical, and feels like a comedy. Rated: 4/4 Dec 16, 2024 Full Review Read all reviews

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Carla B Its the Beatles! Whats not to like? Ive seen it many times at home. This was my first time in the big screen and it was fantastic! Rated 5 out of 5 stars07/25/24 Full Review Will G Great movie! I enjoyed The Beatles songs. The acting was nice too. All the Beatles band members are awesome. Nice cinematography. The part with a helicopter was cool. Rated 5 out of 5 stars01/12/25 Full Review William B Great film overall. Definitely enjoyable. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars11/22/24 Full Review Micah H Just a fun, hilarious movie with good humor and great music. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars11/05/24 Full Review Audience Member They were just as good as actors of their generation as is some are today. Also, for a lip sync musical it's fun and entertaining. 🍿🍿🍿🍿🍿 Rated 5 out of 5 stars10/27/24 Full Review Alejandro E Honoring the title, it is a typical day, or it seems so, in the usual routine of the Liverpool Fantastic Four, with songs included. A rockumental that has not aged, and it is never too late to appreciate it. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars09/29/24 Full Review Read all reviews
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Richard Lester

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The Beatles

The Beatles

Wilfrid Brambell

Grandfather

Norman Rossington

Norm

John Junkin

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Victor Spinetti

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SynopsisThe Beatles in their feature film debut, one of the greatest rock-and-roll comedy adventures ever. The film has a fully restored negative and digitally restored soundtrack. The film takes on the just-left-of-reality style of mock-documentary, following "a day in the life" of John, Paul, George, and Ringo as fame takes them by storm.
Director
Richard Lester
Producer
Walter Shenson
Screenwriter
Alun Owen
Distributor
Miramax Films
Production Co
Proscenium Films
Rating
G
Genre
Musical, Comedy
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Aug 11, 1964, Wide
Rerelease Date (Theaters)
Jul 4, 2014
Release Date (Streaming)
Jul 14, 2015
Runtime
1h 23m
Sound Mix
Stereo, Surround
Aspect Ratio
Flat (1.66:1)
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