A Hard Day's Night

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A Hard Day's Night

G

1964

1h 23m

Musical

Comedy

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112 Reviews

89%

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50,000+ Ratings

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

01/04/2018

[Hard Day's Night] adds up to a breathless, sometimes funny film maybe even worth a squeal or two.

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Jonathan Romney

Film Comment Magazine

09/18/2014

This re-release offers a refreshed glimpse of a long-lost English Atlantis-and a farewell to it.

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Rafer Guzman

Newsday

07/17/2014

4/4

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

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Sean Axmaker

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Apr 26

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.

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Chance Solem-Pfeifer

Willamette Week

12/31/2024

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.

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Matt Brunson

Film Frenzy

12/16/2024

4/4

This landmark film looks like a documentary, sounds like a musical, and feels like a comedy.

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07/25/2024

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!

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Nick S

Oct 19

The fact that the Popcornmeter for this iconic piece of cinema history sits at 89% explains why Hollywood wont take risks anymore.

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Mitch B

Jul 10

This is such a fun and enjoyable movie. Sure to chase the blues away. Great job all around.

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Stephen C

@bob25009 Jun 7

Success for The Beatles in just 1 hour and 23 minutes!!!!!!!! It's their debut movie!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Filmed in 1964 in color and black and white versions!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Dubbed and subtitled in worldwide studios!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Will G

01/12/2025

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.

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William B

11/22/2024

Great film overall. Definitely enjoyable.

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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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