A Hard Day's Night

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A Hard Day's Night

G

Released Aug 11, 1964

1h 23m

Musical

Comedy

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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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Critics Consensus

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

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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

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Rafer Guzman

Newsday

The movie never feels like a nostalgia trip. It moves, breathes and sings with life.

Rated: 4/4

Jul 17, 2014

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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

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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

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Penelope Gilliatt

Observer (UK)

A Hard Day's Night has no plot. What it has instead, which is plenty, is invention, good looks and a lot of larky character.

Mar 6, 2024

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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 stars

07/25/24

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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 stars

01/12/25

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William B

Great film overall. Definitely enjoyable.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

11/22/24

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Micah H

Just a fun, hilarious movie with good humor and great music.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

11/05/24

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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 stars

10/27/24

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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 stars

09/29/24

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Synopsis

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.

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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