A Hard Day's Night

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"The Beatles, starring in their first full-length, hilarious, action-packed film!"
  • G
  • 1964
  • 1 hr 27 min
  • 7.5  (47,382)
  • 96

A Hard Day's Night is a classic musical comedy adventure film that features the iconic British rock band, The Beatles. Directed by Richard Lester, the film follows the band as they deal with the pressures of fame and try to get to a television performance on time. The film stars John Lennon as himself, Paul McCartney as himself, George Harrison as himself, and Ringo Starr as himself.

The film begins with the band traveling by train to London, where they are scheduled to perform on a television broadcast. As they make their way to the station, the band is surrounded by screaming fans and chased by the media. The band members are constantly pursued by photographers and reporters, which makes it nearly impossible for them to relax and enjoy themselves. The opening scene of the film features the band performing the title track, "A Hard Day's Night."

Throughout the film, The Beatles are seen cracking jokes and engaging in playful banter with one another. The film showcases the band's wit, charm, and camaraderie. The band members are shown as being very different from one another, with John being the witty one, Paul being the sentimental one, George being the serious one, and Ringo being the quiet one. Despite their differences, the band members have a strong bond and work well together.

As the band makes their way to the television studio, they are followed by Paul's grandfather (Wilfrid Brambell), who has escaped from his nursing home. Paul's grandfather causes mischief and hilarity throughout the film, but also brings out a more sentimental side to the band members. The band is forced to hide in various locations to evade screaming fans and reporters, leading to several comedic moments.

The music in the film is a major highlight. In addition to the title track, the film features several other classic Beatles songs, including "Can't Buy Me Love," "I Should Have Known Better," "If I Fell," and "And I Love Her." The music is not only enjoyable to listen to, but also drives the action of the film forward.

One of the most memorable scenes in the film features the band performing "Can't Buy Me Love" in a field. The scene is shot in a unique way, with the camera following the band as they run and jump around the field. The scene is a perfect showcase of the band's energy and charisma.

A Hard Day's Night is a fun and lighthearted film that showcases The Beatles at the height of their fame. The film captures the band's playful spirit and their enduring musical legacy. The film's humor, music, and memorable characters have made it a beloved classic that continues to be enjoyed by audiences today.

A Hard Day's Night is a 1964 comedy with a runtime of 1 hour and 27 minutes. It has received outstanding reviews from critics and viewers, who have given it an IMDb score of 7.5 and a MetaScore of 96.

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  • Release Date
    1964
  • MPAA Rating
    G
  • Runtime
    1 hr 27 min
  • Language
    English
  • IMDB Rating
    7.5  (47,382)
  • Metascore
    96
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