The Beatles - Definition of Great Music.

by alexanderdavies-99382 | created - 20 Jan 2021 | updated - 22 Jan 2021 | Public

The Fab Four need no introduction, they have earnt their place in music history, for all time.

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1. The Beatles Anthology (1995–1996)

TV-14 | 67 min | Documentary, Music

An autobiographical documentary of the greatest of the rock bands.

Stars: Paul McCartney, George Harrison, Ringo Starr, George Martin

Votes: 9,433

Still the definitive documentary.

2. A Hard Day's Night (1964)

G | 87 min | Comedy, Musical

96 Metascore

Over two "typical" days in the life of The Beatles, the boys struggle to keep themselves and Sir Paul McCartney's mischievous grandfather in check while preparing for a live TV performance.

Director: Richard Lester | Stars: John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, Ringo Starr

Votes: 48,116 | Gross: $13.78M

Great fun all the way!

3. Help! (1965)

G | 92 min | Adventure, Comedy, Musical

58 Metascore

Sir Ringo Starr finds himself the human sacrifice target of a cult, and his fellow members of The Beatles must try to protect him from it.

Director: Richard Lester | Stars: John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, Ringo Starr

Votes: 21,128 | Gross: $13.08M

4. Magical Mystery Tour (1967 TV Movie)

Not Rated | 55 min | Comedy, Fantasy, Musical

50 Metascore

The Beatles charter a special bus for a surreal mystery tour.

Directors: George Harrison, John Lennon, Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr, Bernard Knowles | Stars: John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, Ringo Starr

Votes: 7,905

5. Yellow Submarine (1968)

G | 85 min | Animation, Adventure, Comedy

79 Metascore

The Beatles agree to accompany Captain Fred in his yellow submarine and go to Pepperland to free it from the music-hating Blue Meanies.

Director: George Dunning | Stars: Paul McCartney, George Harrison, Ringo Starr, John Lennon

Votes: 28,045 | Gross: $0.99M

6. Let It Be (1970)

G | 81 min | Documentary, Music

69 Metascore

The filmed account of The Beatles' attempt to recapture their old group spirit by making a back to basics album, which instead drove them further apart.

Director: Michael Lindsay-Hogg | Stars: John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, Ringo Starr

Votes: 6,586 | Gross: $1.06M

7. The Beatles: Eight Days a Week - The Touring Years (2016)

Not Rated | 106 min | Documentary, History, Music

72 Metascore

A compilation of found footage featuring music, interviews, and stories of The Beatles' 250 concerts from 1963 to 1966.

Director: Ron Howard | Stars: The Beatles, John Lennon, George Harrison, Paul McCartney

Votes: 13,842 | Gross: $2.93M

Excellent documentary about their touring days.

8. Meeting the Beatles in India (2020)

82 min | Documentary, Music

Director Paul Saltzman returns to India as he reminiscences his time with the Beatles while they were on a spiritual retreat under the mentorship of Maharishi Mahesh Yogi in 1968.

Director: Paul Saltzman | Stars: Morgan Freeman, Lewis Lapham, Jodi Lascar, Devyani Saltzman

Votes: 86

9. The Beatles: Get Back (2021)

PG-13 | 156 min | Documentary, Biography, Music

In January 1969, The Beatles set out to write and record new songs for their first live show in more than two years, culminating in an impromptu concert atop their Savile Row studio.

Votes: 28,141

10. The Beatles: Strawberry Fields Forever (1967 Music Video)

4 min | Short, Music

The Beatles' innovative music video for "Strawberry Fields Forever".

Director: Peter Goldmann | Stars: The Beatles, George Harrison, John Lennon, Paul McCartney

Votes: 470

11. The Beatles: I Am the Walrus (1967 Music Video)

4 min | Short, Music

Video promo for The Beatles: I Am the Walrus.

Directors: The Beatles, George Harrison, John Lennon, Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr | Stars: The Beatles, George Harrison, John Lennon, Paul McCartney

Votes: 229

12. The Beatles: Hey Jude (1968 Music Video)

8 min | Short, Music

The Beatles hired Michael Lindsay-Hogg to shoot a promotional clip for "Hey Jude", after he had previously directed a clip for "Paperback Writer" in 1966. They settled on the idea of ... See full summary »

Director: Michael Lindsay-Hogg | Stars: The Beatles, George Harrison, John Lennon, Paul McCartney

Votes: 509

13. The Beatles: Rain (1966 Music Video)

3 min | Short, Music

The Beatles created three promotional films for "Rain" which are considered among the early precursors of music videos.The films were directed by Michael Lindsay-Hogg. One features the ... See full summary »

Director: Michael Lindsay-Hogg | Stars: The Beatles, George Harrison, John Lennon, Paul McCartney

Votes: 202

14. The Beatles: Yellow Submarine (1968 Music Video)

PG-13 | 3 min | Animation, Short, Music

The Beatles agree to accompany Captain Fred in his Yellow Submarine and go to Pepperland to free it from the music hating Blue Meanies.

Director: George Dunning | Stars: The Beatles, John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison

Votes: 227

15. The Beatles: Hello, Goodbye (1967 Music Video)

3 min | Short, Music

The first of the three promotional clips for "Hello, Goodbye", showing the Beatles in their Sgt. Pepper uniforms, accompanied by female hula dancers.

Director: Paul McCartney | Stars: The Beatles, George Harrison, John Lennon, Paul McCartney

Votes: 359

16. The Beatles: We Can Work It Out (1965 Music Video)

2 min | Short, Music

On Tuesday 23 November 1965 The Beatles were in Twickenham Film Studios to film some promotional videos for their new single We Can Work It Out/Day Tripper. Three versions of We Can Work It... See full summary »

Director: Joseph McGrath | Stars: The Beatles, George Harrison, John Lennon, Paul McCartney

Votes: 263

17. The Beatles: A Day in the Life (1967 Music Video)

5 min | Short, Music

Music video for The Beatles: A Day in the Life.

Director: The Beatles | Stars: The Beatles, Pattie Boyd, Donovan, Mal Evans

Votes: 342

18. The Beatles: Twist and Shout (1963 Music Video)

3 min | Short, Music

Recorded at Studio Four, Granada TV Centre, Manchester, England, 14 August 1963.

Stars: The Beatles, George Harrison, John Lennon, Paul McCartney

Votes: 90

19. The Beatles: All You Need Is Love (1967 Music Video)

4 min | Short, Music

The Beatles were seated on high stools, accompanied by a thirteen-piece orchestra. The band were surrounded by friends and acquaintances seated on the floor, who sang along with the refrain during the fade-out.

Director: Derek Burrell-Davis | Stars: The Beatles, Eric Clapton, Marianne Faithfull, George Harrison

Votes: 83

20. The Beatles: Something (1969 Music Video)

3 min | Short, Music

The promo video for "Something" featuring The Beatles with their wives.

Director: Neil Aspinall | Stars: The Beatles, Pattie Boyd, George Harrison, John Lennon

Votes: 316

21. The Beatles First Live American Concert in 1964

Documentary | Announced

The Beatles first live American concert. February 11th 1964, 5 days that changed the world.

22. The Beatles: 1 (2015 Video)

Music

Compilation of almost all The Beatles' music videos, with other television appearances and live performances.

Stars: The Beatles, Jane Asher, Pattie Boyd, Eric Clapton

Votes: 521

23. The Beatles at Shea Stadium (1966 TV Movie)

TV-PG | 48 min | Documentary, Music

Documentary film of The Beatles classic August 15, 1965 New York concert.

Director: Robert Precht | Stars: John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, Ringo Starr

Votes: 511

25. The Beatles: Revolution (1968 Music Video)

3 min | Short, Music

Video promo for The Beatles: Revolution.

Director: Michael Lindsay-Hogg | Stars: The Beatles, George Harrison, John Lennon, Paul McCartney

Votes: 270

26. The Compleat Beatles (1982 Video)

119 min | Documentary, Music

The history of the great British rock band.

Director: Patrick Montgomery | Stars: John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, Ringo Starr

Votes: 1,194

27. The Beatles: Get Back (1969 Music Video)

3 min | Short, Music

Filmed on 30 January 1969, at the Beatles' rooftop concert at Apple in London. Footage used in the film Let It Be. The Beatles' rooftop concert was the final public performance of the ... See full summary »

Director: Michael Lindsay-Hogg | Stars: The Beatles, George Harrison, John Lennon, Paul McCartney

Votes: 365

28. The Beatles: Paperback Writer (1966 Music Video)

3 min | Short, Music

On 20 May, another colour film was made at Chiswick House in west London.The Beatles mimed to the song, and they were shown in and around the conservatory in the grounds of the house. The ... See full summary »

Director: Michael Lindsay-Hogg | Stars: The Beatles, George Harrison, John Lennon, Paul McCartney

Votes: 325

29. The Beatles: We Can Work It Out - Version 2 (1965 Music Video)

2 min | Short, Music

Alternate promotional film. Filmed at Twickenham Film Studios, Middlesex, England, 23 November 1965.

Director: Joseph McGrath | Stars: The Beatles, George Harrison, John Lennon, Paul McCartney

Votes: 37

30. The Beatles: We Can Work It Out - Version 3 (1965 Music Video)

2 min | Short, Music

Another clip shows the group wearing the stage suits from their Shea Stadium performance on 15 August.

Stars: The Beatles, George Harrison, John Lennon, Paul McCartney

Votes: 34

31. The Beatles: Paperback Writer - Version 2 (1966 Music Video)

3 min | Short, Music

On the first day Michael Lindsay-Hogg recorded a colour performance at EMI Studios, for The Ed Sullivan Show, which was shown on 5 June.

Director: Michael Lindsay-Hogg | Stars: The Beatles, George Harrison, John Lennon, Paul McCartney

Votes: 39

33. The Beatles: Love Me Do (1963 Music Video)

G | 2 min | Short, Music

Excerpt from the BBC TV documentation "The Mersey Sound" featuring The Beatles performing their 1962 song "Love Me Do".

Directors: Don Haworth, Matthew Longfellow | Stars: The Beatles, George Harrison, John Lennon, Paul McCartney

Votes: 71

34. The Beatles: She Loves You - A Hard Day's Night Version (1964 Music Video)

3 min | Short, Music

Although not one of the new songs that predominated in their July 1964 film debut A Hard Day's Night, it was used as the finale of the concert that closes the movie.

Stars: The Beatles, George Harrison, John Lennon, Paul McCartney

Votes: 49

35. The Beatles: She Loves You - Live in Manchester (1963 Music Video)

2 min | Short, Music

A live recording of The Beatles performing She Loves You.

Stars: The Beatles, George Harrison, John Lennon, Paul McCartney

Votes: 53

37. What's Happening! The Beatles in the U.S.A. (1964 TV Movie)

81 min | Documentary, Music, News

A documentary following the Fab Four for five days in 1964. A humorous and freewheeling account of their first trip to America.

Directors: Albert Maysles, David Maysles | Stars: John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, Ringo Starr

Votes: 125

39. The Beatles: Here There and Everywhere (2009)

85 min | Documentary

The Beatles' arrival in America and the start of their US invasion. Paul McCartney's shocking and candid admission to taking LSD, a move which the UK press immediately seized upon. The ... See full summary »

Director: Alan Byron | Stars: The Beatles, John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison

Votes: 26

40. It Was Fifty Years Ago Today! The Beatles: Sgt. Pepper & Beyond (2017)

Not Rated | 114 min | Documentary, Music

A documentation of the influences that went on to help create the seminal album Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band.

Director: Alan G. Parker | Stars: John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, Ringo Starr

Votes: 689

41. Deconstructing The Beatles' Rubber Soul (2017)

Not Rated | 90 min | Documentary

In October 1965, The Beatles were faced with an impossible task: produce a new album of original music for a Christmas release. Within one month, the band emerged with what many consider to... See full summary »

Director: David Zellerford | Stars: Brian Ackerman, The Beatles, Scott Freiman, George Harrison

Votes: 7

42. Beatles Diary (1996 Video)

80 min | Documentary

Alf Bicknell, who was the Beatles' driver and road manager, shows footage, photographs and outtakes taken while he was employed by the Beatles.

Director: Jack Edwards | Stars: Alf Bicknell, Neil Aspinall, The Beatles, Jack Benny

Votes: 64

43. The Beatles and Beyond (1977)

140 min | Documentary, Music

Canadian documentary about The Beatles.

Director: Chris Ward | Stars: John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, Ringo Starr

Votes: 27

45. The Beatles: The Lost Concert (2012)

92 min | Documentary, Music

The Beatles first-ever U.S. concert performance from February 11, 1964 at D.C.'s Washington Coliseum.

Director: Steve Cole | Stars: John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, Ringo Starr

Votes: 22

46. Around the Beatles (1964 TV Special)

52 min | Comedy

The Beatles' first variety special.

Director: Rita Gillespie | Stars: The Beatles, John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison

Votes: 59

47. The Beatles: Rock Band (2009 Video Game)

T | Biography, Family, Music

A Rock Band (2007) spin-off that focuses on The Beatles.

Stars: John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, Ringo Starr

Votes: 474

48. The Beatles Story (1996)

Documentary, Musical

The biography of The Beatles in the 1960s is told and shown with old footage.

Director: Nigel Turner | Stars: Jane Asher, The Beatles, Pete Best, Jenny Boyd

Votes: 9

49. The Mersey Sound (1963 TV Movie)

30 min | Documentary, Music

A BBC television documentary that features the Liverpool sound by focusing on The Beatles & 2 unknown bands, The Undertakers & Group One.

Director: Don Haworth | Stars: Micheal Barton, The Beatles, Brian Epstein, Group One

Votes: 37

51. How the Beatles Changed the World (2017 Video)

TV-PG | 110 min | Documentary, History, Music

The history of The Beatles and their influence on everything from music, art, and culture to fashion and politics.

Director: Tom O'Dell | Stars: The Beatles, Jonathan Gould, Chris Ingham, Tony Bramwell

Votes: 1,538

52. The Beatles: The First U.S. Visit (1991 Video)

83 min | Documentary, Music

Maysles brothers documentary covering the first arrival of "Beatlemania" in the U.S., as well at the band's historical appearances on "The Ed Sullivan Show."

Directors: Kathy Dougherty, Susan Froemke, Albert Maysles, David Maysles | Stars: John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, Ringo Starr

Votes: 799

53. The Night That Changed America: A Grammy Salute to the Beatles (2014 TV Special)

150 min | Biography, Music

A tribute to the Beatles, airing at the exact time as their first appearance on "The Ed Sullivan Show" 50 years earlier.

Director: Gregg Gelfand | Stars: Maroon 5, Katy Perry, Stevie Wonder, Imagine Dragons

Votes: 206

54. The Beatles, The Long and Winding Road: The Life and Times (1994 TV Movie)

Not Rated | 63 min | Documentary, Music

Archive footage of the world's greatest musical group, The Beatles, at play, in interviews, on tour and off-stage.

Director: Dennis Pugsley | Stars: John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, Ringo Starr

Votes: 14

55. Stuart Sutcliffe: The Lost Beatle (2005 TV Movie)

60 min | Documentary, Biography, Music

The Beatles - John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison and Ringo Starr? But Lennon's artist roommate Stuart Sutcliffe was there at the start, playing bass. And his style forever shaped ... See full summary »

Director: Steve Cole | Stars: Horst Fascher, George Harrison, Astrid Kirchherr, Donald Kuspit

Votes: 55

56. The Beatles Revolution (2000 TV Movie)

120 min | Documentary, Music

Celebrities explain how The Beatles (who only appear in archival footage) and their music touched their lives.

Director: Rudy Bednar | Stars: Meredith Vieira, Tim Allen, Bono, David Bowie

Votes: 177

57. The Beatles: Made on Merseyside (2018)

87 min | Documentary, Music

The incredible story of how The Beatles emerged from post-war Liverpool and turned music on its head with their changes from skiffle to rock 'n' roll and the creation of the Mersey Beat sound.

Director: Alan Byron | Stars: Pete Best, Joe Flannery, Keith Altham, Alex McKechnie

Votes: 184

58. The Beatles... Off the Record: Newsreel Footage 1964-1966 (2001 TV Movie)

60 min | Documentary, Music

The early days of The Beatles are captured in this fascinating film. Featuring behind the scenes clips, it traces the Fab Four's start as Liverpool lads playing the local clubs to 'making ... See full summary »

Director: Ray Santilli | Stars: John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, Ringo Starr

Votes: 20

59. The Ed Sullivan Show (1948–1971)

TV-G | 60 min | Music, Talk-Show

The classic prime time variety show most famous for its vaudeville acts and rock music performances.

Stars: Ed Sullivan, The Ray Bloch Orchestra, Ray Bloch, Johnny Wayne

Votes: 1,561

60. Ready, Steady, Go! (1963–1966)

50 min | Music

London based British Rock/Pop tv show broadcast every Friday night during its run until 23/12/1966. Presented by Keith Fordyce & Cathy McGowan. Featuring many performances by The Beatles,Rolling Stones & The Who amongst other 60's greats.

Stars: Sandy Sarjeant, Cathy McGowan, Mick Jagger, Dusty Springfield

Votes: 79

61. The Beatles: Don't Let Me Down (1969 Music Video)

2 min | Short, Music

They performed "Don't Let Me Down" twice during their rooftop concert of 30 January 1969, one of which was included in the Let It Be (1970) film, directed by Michael Lindsay-Hogg.

Director: Michael Lindsay-Hogg | Stars: The Beatles, George Harrison, John Lennon, Paul McCartney

Votes: 331

63. The Beatles: Lady Madonna - Version 1 (1968 Music Video)

2 min | Short, Music

Two promotional films were made for "Lady Madonna", which were syndicated to television broadcasting companies. The material was shot on 11 February 1968 in Abbey Road Studios and was ... See full summary »

Director: Tony Bramwell | Stars: The Beatles, George Harrison, John Lennon, Paul McCartney

Votes: 46

64. The Beatles: Lady Madonna - Version 2 (1968 Music Video)

3 min | Short, Music

Two promotional films were made for "Lady Madonna", which were syndicated to television broadcasting companies. The material was shot on 11 February 1968 in Abbey Road Studios and was ... See full summary »

Director: Tony Bramwell | Stars: The Beatles, George Harrison, John Lennon, Paul McCartney

Votes: 34

65. The Beatles: I Want to Hold Your Hand (1963 Music Video)

3 min | Short, Music

The music video is from Studio Four, Granada TV Centre, Manchester, England, 25 November 1963 filmed for Late Scene Extra, aired two days later.

Stars: The Beatles, George Harrison, John Lennon, Paul McCartney

Votes: 77

67. The Beatles: She Loves You (1963 Music Video)

Not Rated | 2 min | Short, Music

The DVD/BD track is from the Swedish television pop music show Drop In, recorded 30 October 1963, aired 3 November.

Director: Lasse Sari | Stars: The Beatles, George Harrison, John Lennon, Paul McCartney

Votes: 79

68. The Beatles: From Me to You (1963 Music Video)

2 min | Short, Music

The Beatles song From Me To You.

Directors: Robert Nesbitt, Bill Ward | Stars: The Beatles, George Harrison, John Lennon, Paul McCartney

Votes: 64

69. The Beatles: Please Please Me (1964 Music Video)

2 min | Short, Music

From The Ed Sullivan Show, recorded 9 February 1964 (at Studio 50, New York City, New York), aired 23 February.

Director: Tim Kiley | Stars: The Beatles, George Harrison, John Lennon, Paul McCartney

Votes: 56

70. The Beatles: Help! - Version 1 (1965 Music Video)

2 min | Short, Music

The Beatles filmed the title performance for the movie Help. on 22 April 1965. The same footage (without the darts and credits seen in the film sequence) was used as a clip to promote the ... See full summary »

Director: Richard Lester | Stars: The Beatles, George Harrison, John Lennon, Paul McCartney

Votes: 94

71. The Beatles: Help! - Version 2 (1965 Music Video)

2 min | Short, Music

The black-and-white clip shows the group miming to the song while sitting astride a workbench. Starr holds an umbrella overhead throughout the song, which becomes useful as fake snow falls during the final verse.

Director: Joseph McGrath | Stars: The Beatles, George Harrison, John Lennon, Paul McCartney

Votes: 66

73. The Beatles: The Long and Winding Road (1970 Music Video)

G | 4 min | Short, Music

The DVD track is from the film Let It Be, with footage being used from the same recording sessions as "Let It Be". The only exception with both videos is that the audio from the sessions ... See full summary »

Director: Michael Lindsay-Hogg | Stars: The Beatles, George Harrison, John Lennon, Paul McCartney

Votes: 50

75. The Beatles: Destination Hamburg (2007 Video)

60 min | Documentary, Biography, Music

From the formation of the Quarrymen in 1957, and The Beatles early years in Hamburg, this documentary uses contemporary film, and recently rediscovered and restored footage to tell the ... See full summary »

Stars: John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, Pete Best

Votes: 8

76. The Beatles: Yesterday (1965 Music Video)

2 min | Short, Music

Music video is from The Ed Sullivan Show, recorded 14 August 1965, aired 12 September.

Director: Tim Kiley | Stars: The Beatles, George Harrison, John Lennon, Paul McCartney

Votes: 84

78. Deconstructing the Beatles' White Album (2016)

87 min | Documentary

In Deconstructing The Beatles' White Album, composer/producer Scott Freiman takes Beatles fans young and old into the studio with The Beatles as they create their bestselling album, The ... See full summary »

Director: David Zellerford | Stars: Brian Ackerman, The Beatles, Eric Clapton, Scott Freiman

Votes: 12

79. Deconstructing Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band (2017)

95 min | Documentary

Scott Freiman, composer/producer and Beatles historian, shows audiences how the Beatles made their 1967 masterpiece album, Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Heart's Club Band, through long lost ... See full summary »

Director: David Zellerford | Stars: Brian Ackerman, The Beatles, Scott Freiman, George Harrison

Votes: 17

80. The Beatles: Eleanor Rigby (1968 Music Video)

2 min | Animation, Short, Music

The Music Video from Yellow Submarine (1968)

Stars: The Beatles, George Harrison, John Lennon, Paul McCartney

Votes: 81



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