A Hard Day's Night (1964) movie poster

A Hard Day's Night (1964)

"The Beatles, starring in their first full-length, hilarious, action-packed film!"
ThumbScore
๐Ÿ‘ 89%Google users liked it archived
Critics Score
๐ŸŽฌ 97% (RT: 98%, MC: 96) โ„น๏ธRT = Rotten Tomatoes (critic reviews). MC = Metacritic (weighted critic average). Critics Score is the average of both.
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Director
Runtime
1h 28m
Country
United Kingdom
Language
English
TMDB Rating
7.3/10 (728 votes)
Rotten Tomatoes
98%
Metacritic
96
Cast
John Lennon as John
George Harrison as George
Ringo Starr as Ringo
Wilfrid Brambell as Grandfather
John Junkin as Shake
Victor Spinetti as T.V. Director
Yes. 89% of real audiences liked it based on 728 votes. Critics agree, scoring it 97%.
Overview
Capturing John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison and Ringo Starr in their electrifying element, 'A Hard Day's Night' is a wildly irreverent journey through this pastiche of a day in the life of The Beatles during 1964. The band have to use all their guile and wit to avoid the pursuing fans and press to reach their scheduled television performance, in spite of Paul's troublemaking grandfather and Ringo's arrest. Wikipedia โ†—
Fun Facts
  • John Lennon spent months preparing for the role, heavily researching the subject matter.
  • The iconic poster for A Hard Day's Night was designed at the very last minute before marketing began.
  • Richard Lester cited several classic comedy films as the primary inspiration for the visual style.
Audience Consensus

A Hard Day's Night is a 1964 comedy, music film directed by Richard Lester. Capturing John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison and Ringo Starr in their electrifying element, 'A Hard Day's Night' is a wildly irreverent journey through this pastiche of a day in the life of The Beatles during 1964. The band have to use all their guile and wit to avoid the pursuing fans and press to reach their scheduled television performance, in spite of Paul's troublemaking grandfather and Ringo's arrest.

The film has been rated by 728 audiences on ThumbScore, reflecting its reach and engagement with viewers. As a comedy film, A Hard Day's Night delivers on the expectations of its genre while bringing its own distinctive perspective to the storytelling. The production showcases the creative vision of its filmmaking team, bringing together performances, cinematography, and narrative elements that have resonated with audiences.

A Hard Day's Night (1964) continues to find viewers through theatrical releases, streaming platforms, and home media, maintaining its place in the contemporary entertainment landscape. The film represents the kind of cinematic experience that has attracted a dedicated audience, with viewers appreciating its approach to the story and characters it presents.

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