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A Hard Day's Night

  • 19641964
  • GG
  • 1h 27m
IMDb RATING
7.6/10
45K
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Paul McCartney, John Lennon, George Harrison, Ringo Starr, and The Beatles in A Hard Day's Night (1964)
A 'typical' day in the life of the Beatles, including many of their famous songs.
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  • Comedy
  • Musical
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.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.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.
IMDb RATING
7.6/10
45K
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Richard Lester
  • Writer
    • Alun Owen(original screenplay)
  • Stars
    • John Lennon
    • Paul McCartney
    • George Harrison
Top credits
  • Director
    • Richard Lester
  • Writer
    • Alun Owen(original screenplay)
  • Stars
    • John Lennon
    • Paul McCartney
    • George Harrison
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 270User reviews
    • 103Critic reviews
    • 96Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Nominated for 2 Oscars
      • 2 wins & 7 nominations total

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    Photos147

    Paul McCartney, John Lennon, Wilfrid Brambell, George Harrison, Ringo Starr, and The Beatles in A Hard Day's Night (1964)
    Paul McCartney, John Lennon, George Harrison, Victor Spinetti, Ringo Starr, and The Beatles in A Hard Day's Night (1964)
    Paul McCartney, John Lennon, George Harrison, John Junkin, Norman Rossington, Victor Spinetti, and The Beatles in A Hard Day's Night (1964)
    Paul McCartney, Richard Lester, and The Beatles in A Hard Day's Night (1964)
    Paul McCartney, John Lennon, George Harrison, Norman Rossington, Ringo Starr, and The Beatles in A Hard Day's Night (1964)
    Paul McCartney, John Lennon, Wilfrid Brambell, George Harrison, Ringo Starr, and The Beatles in A Hard Day's Night (1964)
    Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr, and The Beatles in A Hard Day's Night (1964)
    Anna Quayle in A Hard Day's Night (1964)
    Paul McCartney, John Lennon, George Harrison, Ringo Starr, and The Beatles in A Hard Day's Night (1964)
    Wilfrid Brambell, Ringo Starr, and The Beatles in A Hard Day's Night (1964)
    Paul McCartney, John Lennon, George Harrison, Ringo Starr, and The Beatles in A Hard Day's Night (1964)
    John Lennon, Anna Quayle, and The Beatles in A Hard Day's Night (1964)

    Top cast

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    John Lennon
    John Lennon
    • Johnas John
    Paul McCartney
    Paul McCartney
    • Paulas Paul
    George Harrison
    George Harrison
    • Georgeas George
    Ringo Starr
    Ringo Starr
    • Ringoas Ringo
    The Beatles
    The Beatles
    • The Beatlesas The Beatles
    Wilfrid Brambell
    Wilfrid Brambell
    • Grandfatheras Grandfather
    Norman Rossington
    Norman Rossington
    • Normas Norm
    John Junkin
    John Junkin
    • Shakeas Shake
    Victor Spinetti
    Victor Spinetti
    • T.V. Directoras T.V. Director
    Anna Quayle
    Anna Quayle
    • Millieas Millie
    Deryck Guyler
    Deryck Guyler
    • Police Inspectoras Police Inspector
    Richard Vernon
    Richard Vernon
    • Man on Trainas Man on Train
    Edward Malin
    • Hotel Waiteras Hotel Waiter
    • (as Eddie Malin)
    Robin Ray
    • T.V. Floor Manageras T.V. Floor Manager
    Lionel Blair
    Lionel Blair
    • T.V. Choreographeras T.V. Choreographer
    Alison Seebohm
    • Secretaryas Secretary
    David Janson
    David Janson
    • Young Boyas Young Boy
    • (as David Jaxon)
    Lewis Alexander
    • Casino Patronas Casino Patron
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Richard Lester
    • Writer
      • Alun Owen(original screenplay)
    • All cast & crew
    • See more cast details at IMDbPro

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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      John Lennon's written answer to the female reporter asking him if he has any hobbies is the word "tits".
    • Goofs
      Whilst the closing credits say that all the songs were written by Lennon and McCartney, the soundtrack includes "Don't Bother Me," written by George Harrison.
    • Quotes

      George: That's not your grandfather!

      Paul: It is, you know.

      George: But I've seen your grandfather! He lives in your house!

      Paul: Oh, that's my other grandfather, but he's my grandfather, as well.

      John: How do you reckon that one out?

      Paul: Well, everyone's entitled to two, aren't they?

    • Crazy credits
      The opening credits are set to a sequence of the Beatles running from a mob of fans.
    • Alternate versions
      The 1981 re-release opens with a short prologue set to "I'll Cry Instead", a number originally recorded for the film but not used. The reissue also features a new stereo soundtrack.
    • Connections
      Edited into The Beatles: She Loves You - A Hard Day's Night Version (1964)
    • Soundtracks
      A Hard Day's Night
      (1964) (uncredited)

      Written by John Lennon, usually credited to John Lennon and Paul McCartney

      Performed by The Beatles

      Published by Capitol Records

    User reviews270

    Review
    Top review
    One of the funniest and best films ever made.
    "A Hard Days Night" has got to be one of the funniest movies of all time, firmly holding its place with such classics as "Annie Hall" and "Duck Soup". It is also one of my top five favorite films of all time. The film proved that the Beatles could not only write and perform incredible songs, but that they could act as well. They are assisted in no small part by the extraordinary screenplay by Alun Owen. His dialogue is so unreasonable witty that even Groucho Marx himself would be impressed.

    In "A Hard Days Night", we not only see the Beatles as great characters, but we also get some other outstanding characters, such as Paul's mischevious grandfather (Wilfred Brambell) and the dim-witted Norm and Shake (Norman Rossington and John Junkin).

    This is a great film with great music and a great screenplay. I recommend this not only to avid Beatles fans, but to movie fans in general.
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    • glassorange
    • Apr 12, 2002

    FAQ5

    • Is this movie set (A Hard Days Night), where George Harrison met his future wife Patty Boyd (Jean, in the movie) ?
    • What is "A Hard Day's Night" about?
    • Is "A Hard Day's Night" based on a book?

    Details

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    • Release date
      • July 7, 1964 (United Kingdom)
    • Country of origin
      • United Kingdom
    • Languages
      • English
      • German
      • French
    • Also known as
      • Yeah Yeah Yeah
    • Filming locations
      • Les Ambassadeurs Club, Hamilton Place, Mayfair, London, England, UK
    • Production companies
      • Walter Shenson Films
      • Proscenium Films
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $560,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $1,480,356
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $50,445
      • Dec 3, 2000
    • Gross worldwide
      • $2,360,561
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 27 minutes
    • Color
      • Black and White
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.66 : 1

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