Beatles '64

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Beatles '64

2024

1h 46m

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On February 7, 1964, The Beatles arrived in New York City to unprecedented excitement and hysteria. From the instant they landed at Kennedy Airport, met by thousands of fans, Beatlemania swept New York and the entire country. Their thrilling debut performance on The Ed Sullivan Show captivated more than 73 million viewers, the most watched television event of its time. Beatles '64 presents the spectacle, but also tells a more intimate behind the scenes story, capturing the camaraderie of John, Paul, George, and Ringo as they experienced unimaginable fame.

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Critics Consensus

Excavating priceless footage of the Fab Four at the peak of their popularity, Beatles '64 places audiences directly into an unforgettable flashpoint in cultural history.

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Craig Mathieson

The Age (Australia)

It’s episodic and somewhat jumbled... but it’s difficult to deny the energy and engagement that emerges from David Tedeschi’s documentary.

Dec 13, 2024

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David Bianculli

NPR

By collecting the footage, gathering the stories and presenting very generous samples of the songs, "Beatles '64" makes it clear why the Beatles made such an impact and why the group and its music continue to not only be remembered but revered.

Dec 6, 2024

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Chris Richards

Washington Post

For those yearning to feel the happy warmth of American Beatlemania in its earliest days, it’s all here.

Dec 4, 2024

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Bill Brioux

Brioux.tv

...Beatles ’64 is not about the [Albert and David] Maysles but it would be about 20 minutes long without their amazing footage.

Jan 28, 2025

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Jack Walters

Loud and Clear Reviews

"Beatles ‘64 is a refreshing look into The Beatles’ short-lived time on the road, dissecting their fame with first-hand accounts from their biggest fans."

Rated: 4/5

Jan 18, 2025

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Aaron Neuwirth

We Live Entertainment

The results are effective, as you are put back in a moment that undeniably stood out in the realm of cultural history.

Rated: 7/10

Jan 8, 2025

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Eleanor W

Not quite up to the sky high standard of Jackson’s incredible ‘Get Back’ but thoroughly enjoyable.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

06/13/25

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Tom F

Much better than this sort of thing usually is.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

05/09/25

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Joaquim M

The beatles are the greatest so its always nice to see old footage . Great doc

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

03/08/25

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Chris V

Filled with pointless talking heads that offer unimportant opinions and experiences and are nothing more than filler. Then there is the strange opening sequence with JFK as if to connect the Beatles to him, which uh, they may have been from the same era, but they aren't connected in any way, shape or form. The Beatles history is already mined and there's nothing left, making this a waste of time.

Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars

12/22/24

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Zara F

Disappointing - not sure if this film knew what it was trying to do. Is it about the tour in Feb 64? I didn't leave with a clear sense of what those 2 weeks looked like, anyway. The '64 trip is the hook, but the film doesn't seem to nail that. A general overview of why the Beatles were special? Kind of, but nothing you've probably not heard or thought yourself (if you're watching this). How many Ed Sullivan appearances were there - 2 plus one recorded for later transmission, I think, but not at all clear in the film - I'd imagined these would be the centrepiece. A bit confused by references to songs that came later. And Ringo's wardrobe from mid/late 60s etc etc?! Some really really great, fantastic, footage but assembled in a disjointed, clunky way. Lots of interesting suggestions that don't go anywhere.

Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars

12/16/24

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Shankar K

Absolutely mind-blowing...

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

12/06/24

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On February 7, 1964, The Beatles arrived in New York City to unprecedented excitement and hysteria. From the instant they landed at Kennedy Airport, met by thousands of fans, Beatlemania swept New York and the entire country. Their thrilling debut performance on The Ed Sullivan Show captivated more than 73 million viewers, the most watched television event of its time. Beatles '64 presents the spectacle, but also tells a more intimate behind the scenes story, capturing the camaraderie of John, Paul, George, and Ringo as they experienced unimaginable fame.

Director: David Tedeschi
Producer: Martin Scorsese, Margaret Bodde, Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr, Olivia Harrison, Sean Ono Lennon, Jonathan Clyde, Mikaela Beardsley
Distributor: Disney+
Genre: Biography, Documentary, History, Music
Original Language: English
Release Date (Streaming): Nov 29, 2024
Runtime: 1h 46m

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