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5.5

♡ 11

47%

Richard Lester Director

Kenneth Colley as 2nd Replacement

John Lennon as Gripweed

Michael Crawford as Lt. Goodbody

Richard Pearson as Old Man at Alamein

An inept British WWII commander leads his troops to a series of misadventures in North Africa and Europe.

Pawn Sacrifice

2014

7.0

♡ 81

73%

Edward Zwick Director

Tobey Maguire as Bobby Fischer

John Lennon as Himself

John Kennedy Jr. as Himself

Al Dubois as NBC Reporter

American chess champion Bobby Fischer prepares for a legendary match-up against Russian Boris Spassky.

American Masters Jimi Hendrix: Hear My Train a Comin'

2013

7.6

♡ 14

Bob Smeaton Director

John Lennon as Self

Billy Gibbons as Self

Dweezil Zappa as Self

Michelle Phillips as Self

An account of the short life of genius musician Jimi Hendrix (1942-70), probably the most talented and influential guitarist of the twentieth century: his humble beginnings in Seattle, his time in New York, his rise to fame in swinging London… Live fast, love hard, die young.

Imagine: John Lennon

1988

7.8

♡ 16

91%

Andrew Solt Director

George Harrison as Self

Eric Clapton as Self

Jack Palance as Self

John Lennon as Self / Narration

The biography of former Beatle, John Lennon—narrated by Lennon himself—with extensive material from Yoko Ono's personal collection, previously unseen footage from Lennon's private archives, and interviews with David Bowie, his first wife Cynthia, second wife Yoko Ono and sons Julian and Sean.

I Wanna Hold Your Hand

1978

6.9

♡ 21

90%

75%

based on a true story

Robert Zemeckis Director

Claude Earl Jones as Al

John Lennon as Himself

Marc McClure as Larry Dubois

Read Morgan as Peter's Father

If they missed Beatles' first appearance in the U.S.A. they would hate themselves for the rest of their lives! So four young girls from New Jersey set off even though they don't have tickets for the show! The journey is full of surprises and misfortunes but the young ladies are determined to reach their idols.

Of Time and the City

2008

7.2

♡ 5

93%

Terence Davies Director

John Lennon as Self

George Harrison as Self

Jack Hawkins as Self

Terence Davies as Self - Narrator

British director Terence Davies reflects on his birthplace of Liverpool - his memories of growing up there and how it has changed in the years since - in the process meditating on the internal struggles and conflicts that have wracked him throughout his life and the history of England during the second half of the 20th century.

Zappa

2020

7.5

♡ 35

96%

Alex Winter Director

John Lennon as Self

Kathie Lee Gifford as Self

Regis Philbin as Self

Vinnie Colaiuta as Self

With the help of more than 10,000 dedicated Zappa fans, this is the long-awaited definitive documentary project of Alex Winter documenting the life and career of enigmatic groundbreaking rock star Frank Zappa. Alex also utilizes in this picture thousands of hours of painstakingly digitized videos, photos, audio, writing, and everything in between from Zappa's private archives. These chronicles have never been brought to a public audience before, until now.

The Bee Gees: How Can You Mend a Broken Heart

2020

8.1

♡ 27

96%

Frank Marshall Director

John Lennon as Self

Merv Griffin as Self

John Travolta as Self

Noel Gallagher as Self - Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds / Oasis

The story of the triumphs and hurdles of brothers Barry, Maurice, and Robin Gibb, otherwise known as the Bee Gees. The iconic trio, who found early fame in the 1960s, went on to write over 1,000 songs and have 20 No. 1 hits throughout their career, transcending more than five decades of changing tastes and styles.

Ali & Cavett: The Tale of the Tapes

2018

7.2

78%

Robert S. Bader Director

John Lennon as Self

Stevie Wonder as Self

Al Sharpton as Self - Radio and Television Host

Larry Merchant as Self - Sportswriter, Boxing Analyst

The life and times of Muhammed Ali shown through the lens of his numerous appearances on The Dick Cavett Show. The film features new interviews with Dick Cavett, Rev. Al Sharpton, and Larry Merchant, as well as archival material from the Cavett Show.

Lady You Shot Me: Life and Death of Sam Cooke

2017

6.2

♡ 1

David Czarnetzki Director

John Lennon as Self

Malcolm X as Self

Michelle Obama as Self

Steve Allen as Self

Sam Cooke died at the age of 33 on December 11, 1964, at the Hacienda Motel, at 9137 South Figueroa Street, in Los Angeles, California. Answering separate reports of a shooting and of a kidnapping at the motel, police found Cooke's body, clad only in a sports jacket and shoes but no shirt, pants or underwear. He had sustained a gunshot wound to the chest, which was later determined to have pierced his heart. The motel's manager, Bertha Franklin, said she had shot Cooke in self-defense after he broke into her office residence and attacked her. Her account was immediately questioned and disputed by acquaintances.

Filmworker

2017

7.4

♡ 17

95%

Tony Zierra Director

Marisa Berenson as Herself

John Lennon as Himself

Tom Cruise as Himself

Arliss Howard as Himself

The story of Leon Vitali, who surrendered his promising acting career to become Stanley Kubrick's devoted right-hand man.

Arena Produced by George Martin

2011

7.6

♡ 3

Francis Hanly Director

John Lennon as Self

Burt Bacharach as Self

Sophia Loren as Self

Bernard Cribbins as Self

A profile of Sir George Martin, Britain's most celebrated record producer, from his early days at EMI/Parlophone to his work with The Beatles.

Chuck Berry

2018

6.8

♡ 6

78%

Jon Brewer Director

John Lennon as Self

Dave Grohl as Self

Nile Rodgers as Self

Nils Lofgren as Self

Story of Chuck Berry told by his relatives and friends.

Grass

1999

7.2

♡ 6

74%

Ron Mann Director

Woody Harrelson as Narrator

John Lennon as Self

Nancy Reagan as Self

Dwight D. Eisenhower as Self

Marijuana is the most controversial drug of the 20th Century. Smoked by generations to little discernible ill effect, it continues to be reviled by many governments on Earth. In this Genie Award-winning documentary veteran Canadian director Ron Mann and narrator Woody Harrelson mix humour and historical footage together to recount how the United States has demonized a relatively harmless drug.

Sound City

2013

7.8

♡ 6

100%

los angeles, california

Dave Grohl Director

John Lennon as Self

Dave Grohl as Self

Tony Bennett as Self

Barry Manilow as Self

The history of Sound City and their huge recording device; exploring how digital change has allowed 'people that have no place' in music to become stars. It follows former Nirvana drummer and Foo Fighter David Grohl as he attempts to resurrect the studio back to former glories.

John Lennon: Love Is All You Need

2010

6.2

♡ 9

23%

Biography

Alan Byron Director

John Lennon as Self

George Harrison as Self Sting

Sting as Self

Delbert McClinton as Self

This incredible documentary features in-depth contributions from wives Yoko Ono and Cynthia Lennon, son Julian Lennon and many previously unseen interviews with John himself. Through rare footage, we learn of his rise to fame with the Beatles, his divorce from Cynthia, his first meeting with Yoko, split-up of the band, and his decision to become a solo artist and advocate for world peace.

The South Bank Show The Making of Sgt. Pepper

1992

8.0

♡ 9

Alan Benson Director

John Lennon as Self

George Harrison as Self

Paul McCartney as Self

Phil Collins as Self

This was an official documentary shown on television featuring George Martin taking us through the album tracks and Paul, George and Ringo giving us their memories of the sessions. The Making Of Sgt. Pepper was transmitted in the UK on ITV on 14th June 1992 and featured separate interviews with Paul (filmed on 9th April 1992), George (12th April) and Ringo (19th April). The show also features George Martin playing some unreleased Sgt. Pepper's recordings directly off the original studio 4-track master tapes.

Count Me In

2021

6.8

♡ 4

75%

Mark Lo Director

John Lennon as Self

Dave Grohl as Self Sting

Sting as Self

Pete Townshend as Self

An exhilarating celebration of the art of rock drumming, featuring some of the best drummers ever to have graced the drumkit. The viewer is taken on a uplifting journey through some of the most iconic music ever created, focusing on the women and men with the sticks, their passions, culture and awe-inspiring energy.

Jimi Plays Monterey

1986

8.1

♡ 8

concert film