A Hard Day's Night

Name: A Hard Day's Night
Genre: Comedy, Music, Musical
Released: August 11, 1964
Duration: 87 min
Rating: 96
Cast: Anna Quayle, George Harrison, John Junkin, John Lennon, Norman Rossington

1964

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United Artists | Release Date: August 11, 1964 | G

Starring: Anna Quayle, George Harrison, John Junkin, John Lennon, Norman Rossington, Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr, The Beatles, Victor Spinetti, Wilfrid Brambell

Summary: Meet the Beatles! Just one month after they exploded onto the U.S. scene with their Ed Sullivan Show appearance, John, Paul, George, and Ringo began working on a project that would bring their revolutionary talent to the big screen. A Hard Day’s Night, in which the bandmates play cheeky comic versions of themselves, captured the astonishingMeet the Beatles! Just one month after they exploded onto the U.S. scene with their Ed Sullivan Show appearance, John, Paul, George, and Ringo began working on a project that would bring their revolutionary talent to the big screen. A Hard Day’s Night, in which the bandmates play cheeky comic versions of themselves, captured the astonishing moment when they officially became the singular, irreverent idols of their generation and changed music forever.… Expand

Director: Richard Lester

Genre(s): Comedy, Music, Musical

Rating: G

Runtime: 87 min

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100

Steven Rea

It's inspired fun.

100

TV Guide Magazine Frank Lovece

Refreshing, innovative and immensely funny. Read full review

100

Stephanie Zacharek

It's 85 minutes of screen time that represents one crystallized moment not in the Beatles' career per se but in the parallel career they forged inside all of us, the one that will last beyond any breakup, retirement or death. Read full review

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Michael Wilmington

One of the most excitingly contemporary musicals ever made.

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David Sterritt

Wit, joy, imagination, and sensational mid-'60s music. Read full review

David Segal

Still a marvel of verve and bone-dry wit, the movie has been treated kindly by time.

J. Hoberman

No previous rocksploitation film had ever done so splendid a job of selling its performers. Read full review

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LincLink

Feb 8, 2008

WOW!! Hilarious, amazing music...just one of my favorite films of all-time. I actually prefer "Help"(I like both the movie & music better), but comparing the two very different films is certainly an "apples and oranges" sort of exercise. If you haven't seen this, do yourself a favor WOW!! Hilarious, amazing music...just one of my favorite films of all-time. I actually prefer "Help"(I like both the movie & music better), but comparing the two very different films is certainly an "apples and oranges" sort of exercise. If you haven't seen this, do yourself a favor and enjoy!!! Blessings!!!… Expand

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BladeLover2049

Sep 7, 2018

The sweet taste of success is here the main axis of the story. A historical document of the cultural phenomenon of the last century: beatlemania. And a fun glorification to rock, to fellowship and to all things that shine without the need for colors. A classic from the 60s.

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Aldemir_L

Oct 24, 2021

A must-see for any Beatles, and/or 60's, and/or film history fans. Many consider it a Master Piece.

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amheretojudge

May 2, 2018

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A Hard Day's Night As much as light and breezy the concept is, the characters are chewed off way too much that just as the premise, the audience too starts to feel the heat of this hectic day that the characters are having. Alyn Owen's gripping screenplay keeps thedid you find america..

A Hard Day's Night

As much as light and breezy the concept is, the characters are chewed off way too much that just as the premise, the audience too starts to feel the heat of this hectic day that the characters are having. Alyn Owen's gripping screenplay keeps the audience engaged for around 90 minutes where the art works not only just for the fans but for general viewers too. The director; Richard Lester, has done an amazing job on depicting the "behind the stage" drama and the work that goes through in here. The performance is something that could have improved a lot but still the actors have done quite a nice job even though isn't justified to the script. A Hard Day's Night is a writer's feature for if not the fans of The Beetles, the only thing the viewers will take home from it, is its witty conversation and humorous lines.… Expand

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JamesH.

Jan 4, 2010

Rather revolutionary in 1964, it showcases The Beatles at their madcap best. It is a typical day in their lives, screaming fans and wild adventures. I admire the uniqueness of the film and the dry British humor. Very well edited, great music and a must for anyone interested in Fab Four.

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zachpacreviews

Feb 8, 2022

A classic comedy, starring The Beatles, with some catchy tunes that are ruined by repetitive usage of some songs. Imagine, you go into a film starring Queen, and they just repeat Bohemian Rhapsody three times throughout the film. This film is no doubt flawed, and is most certainly not aA classic comedy, starring The Beatles, with some catchy tunes that are ruined by repetitive usage of some songs. Imagine, you go into a film starring Queen, and they just repeat Bohemian Rhapsody three times throughout the film. This film is no doubt flawed, and is most certainly not a masterpiece, but it is every sense of the word: iconic.… Expand

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Habibiehakim

Feb 16, 2022

At in the end it's they're own music that helped the most in the movie, the story and the performances is the biggest flaws in A Hard Day's Night, i think the story could've been better, and the performances is it is what it is, The Beatles acting performances was not awful but they're notAt in the end it's they're own music that helped the most in the movie, the story and the performances is the biggest flaws in A Hard Day's Night, i think the story could've been better, and the performances is it is what it is, The Beatles acting performances was not awful but they're not great too and so do the other, i really like the whole scene related to the music, especially the whole concert scene was great, and i really like the first 15 minutes of the film, after that i was just like following they're sillyness and all that stuff with just straight expression, and if there was a song sequence i'm back at it again, and on and on, so overall A Hard Day's Night the movie is not as great as the album but it's still an ok one.… Expand

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