A Hard Day's Night movie poster

A Hard Day's Night

"The Beatles, starring in their first full-length, hilarious, action-packed film!"

July 7, 1964 1h 28m 7.3/10 (723 votes)

Originally released in 1964. A Hard Day's Night is a comedy/music film. directed by Richard Lester. At just 88 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.

Starring John Lennon, Paul McCartney, and George Harrison

Synopsis

Capturing John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison and Ringo Starr in their electrifying element, 'A Hard Day's Night' is a wildly irreverent journey through this pastiche of a day in the life of The Beatles during 1964. The band have to use all their guile and wit to avoid the pursuing fans and press to reach their scheduled television performance, in spite of Paul's troublemaking grandfather and Ringo's arrest.

Quick Facts

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Release Date July 7, 1964 61 years ago
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Runtime 1h 28m 88 minutes total
User Rating 7.3/10 Great (723 votes)
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Budget $560K Production budget
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Box Office $11M 19.6x return
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Language English Original language
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Country United Kingdom Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN
Budget
$560,000
Revenue
$11,000,000

Production Companies

  • Proscenium Films
  • Walter Shenson Films

Frequently Asked Questions

What is A Hard Day's Night about?

Capturing John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison and Ringo Starr in their electrifying element, 'A Hard Day's Night' is a wildly irreverent journey through this pastiche of a day in the life ...

Who directed A Hard Day's Night?

A Hard Day's Night was directed by Richard Lester.

How long is A Hard Day's Night?

A Hard Day's Night has a runtime of 1 hours and 28 minutes (88 minutes total).

When was A Hard Day's Night released?

A Hard Day's Night was released on July 7, 1964 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in A Hard Day's Night?

The main cast of A Hard Day's Night includes John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, Ringo Starr, Wilfrid Brambell.

Is A Hard Day's Night worth watching?

A Hard Day's Night has a user rating of 7.3/10 based on 723 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.