The Beatles
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1. Self-Portrait (1969)
42 min | Documentary, Short
A film consisting of a single 42 minute shot of the anatomy of John Lennon
Directors: John Lennon, Yoko Ono | Star: John Lennon
Votes: 70
2. Rape (1969 TV Movie)
77 min | Drama, Thriller
This film is from the point of view of a cameraman following a young woman through the streets of a city. He chases her down an alley and knocks her over, in a symbolic form of video assault. No dialogue.
Directors: John Lennon, Yoko Ono | Stars: Nicholas D. Knowland, Eva Majlath
Votes: 103
3. Bed Peace (1969)
61 min | Documentary
This a short documentary of John and Yoko's "Bed-in for Peace", filmed in their hotel room in Amsterdam, 1969, during their honeymoon.
Directors: John Lennon, Yoko Ono | Stars: Murray the 'K', Al Capp, Kyoko Ono Cox, Allen Ginsberg
Votes: 89
4. Imagine (1972 TV Movie)
70 min | Documentary, Music
A surreal, half-fiction, half real life footage of a day in the life of John Lennon and Yoko Ono, composed to music from John's historic 'Imagine' album and Yoko's 'Fly'.
Directors: John Lennon, Yoko Ono | Stars: Fred Astaire, John Lennon, Yoko Ono, Dick Cavett
Votes: 847
5. A Hard Day's Night (1964)
G | 87 min | 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.
Director: Richard Lester | Stars: John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, Ringo Starr
Votes: 48,091 | Gross: $13.78M
6. Help! (1965)
G | 92 min | Adventure, Comedy, Musical
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: 21,119 | Gross: $13.08M
7. Magical Mystery Tour (1967 TV Movie)
Not Rated | 55 min | Comedy, Fantasy, Musical
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: 7,899
8. Yellow Submarine (1968)
G | 85 min | Animation, Adventure, Comedy
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: 28,039 | Gross: $0.99M
9. Let It Be (1970)
G | 81 min | Documentary, Music
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: 6,581 | Gross: $1.06M
10. The Beatles: Eight Days a Week - The Touring Years (2016)
Not Rated | 106 min | Documentary, History, Music
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: 13,837 | Gross: $2.93M
11. Imagine: John Lennon (1988)
R | 100 min | Documentary, Biography, Music
A biography of the rock music star.
Director: Andrew Solt | Stars: John Lennon, Yoko Ono, Paul McCartney, George Harrison
Votes: 5,180 | Gross: $3.75M
12. 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: 9,429
13. George Harrison: Living in the Material World (2011)
Not Rated | 208 min | Documentary, Biography, Music
Filmmaker Martin Scorsese examines the life of musician George Harrison, weaving together interviews, concert footage, home movies and photographs.
Director: Martin Scorsese | Stars: George Harrison, Harry Harrison, Peter Harrison, Paul McCartney
Votes: 12,628
14. 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: 28,095
15. Sgt Pepper's Musical Revolution with Howard Goodall (2017 TV Movie)
59 min | Documentary, Music
With visually striking elements and never-heard-before recording session outtakes, award-winning composer and music historian Howard Goodall looks back at the creation and ongoing influence of "Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band".
Director: Francis Hanly | Stars: Howard Goodall, The Beatles, Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr
Votes: 311
16. John & Yoko: Above Us Only Sky (2018 TV Movie)
90 min | Documentary, Biography, Music
Film telling the untold story of John Lennon's 1971 album Imagine, exploring the creative collaboration between Lennon and Yoko Ono and featuring interviews and never-seen-before footage.
Director: Michael Epstein | Stars: John Lennon, Diana Robertson, Ray Connolly, Julian Lennon
Votes: 1,919
17. The Family Way (1966)
Approved | 115 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance
Compassionate look at the troubles of two young newlyweds, whose marriage has yet to be consummated.
Directors: John Boulting, Roy Boulting | Stars: Hayley Mills, Hywel Bennett, Avril Angers, John Comer
Votes: 1,877
18. Wonderwall (1968)
TV-MA | 92 min | Drama
Eccentric professor Oscar Collins lives completely secluded in his chaotic apartment. When model Penny Lane and her photographer boyfriend move in next to him, he becomes fascinated with ... See full summary »
Director: Joe Massot | Stars: Jack MacGowran, Jane Birkin, Irene Handl, Richard Wattis
Votes: 913
19.
American Masters (1985– )
Episode:
LennoNYC
(2010)
Not Rated | 115 min | Documentary, Biography, History
A look at the period of time musician John Lennon and his family spent living in New York City during the 1970s.
Director: Michael Epstein | Stars: John Lennon, Roy Cicala, Earl Slick, Andy Newmark
Votes: 684
20. Nowhere Boy (2009)
R | 98 min | Biography, Drama, Music
A chronicle of John Lennon's first years, focused mainly in his adolescence and his relationship with his stern aunt Mimi, who raised him, and his absentee mother Julia, who re-entered his life at a crucial moment in his young life.
Director: Sam Taylor-Johnson | Stars: Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Kristin Scott Thomas, Anne-Marie Duff, David Threlfall
Votes: 38,880 | Gross: $1.45M
21. The U.S. vs. John Lennon (2006)
PG-13 | 99 min | Documentary, Biography, Music
A documentary on the life of John Lennon, with a focus on the time in his life when he transformed from a musician into an antiwar activist.
Directors: David Leaf, John Scheinfeld | Stars: John Lennon, Yoko Ono, Stew Albert, Tariq Ali
Votes: 5,689 | Gross: $1.10M
22.
Classic Albums (1997– )
Episode:
John Lennon: Plastic Ono Band
(2008)
Not Rated | 50 min | Documentary, Music
Examines in detail the creation of John Lennon's first solo album and the effect it had on music, and the people who created it.
Director: Matthew Longfellow | Stars: Arthur Janov, Richard Lush, Yoko Ono, Billy Preston
Votes: 126
23. Paul McCartney: In the World Tonight (1997 Video)
73 min | Documentary, Music
A look at Paul's work as he finishes his latest record, entitled Flaming Pie. Includes snippets from the tracks on the album, plus Paul gives a tour of his home recording studio. The best ... See full summary »
Director: Geoff Wonfor | Stars: Paul McCartney, Geoff Dunbar, Geoff Emerick, Jerry Hadley
Votes: 87
24. McCartney 3,2,1 (2021)
TV-14 | 30 min | Documentary, Biography, Music
2021 Six Episode Series on Hulu: Producer Rick Rubin interviews Paul McCartney on his work with the Beatles, Wings, and as a solo artist, including stories about his personal relationships that inspired his songwriting.
Stars: Paul McCartney, Rick Rubin
Votes: 3,546
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