A Hard Day's Night (1964)
Kernel Score: 82% · 728 ratings · Rated G
Genres: Comedy, Music
Released: 1964-07-07
Runtime: 88 minutes
Where to watch A Hard Day's Night
- Stream: HBO Max, Cinemax Apple TV channel
- Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
US availability, updated 2026-10-22.
Overview
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.
A Hard Day's Night parents' guide: all ages
Parents need to know that A Hard Day's Night is a G-rated Beatles comedy following the band through a whirlwind, family-friendly day.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official G rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Director
Richard Lester
Cast
- John Lennon as John
- Paul McCartney as Paul
- George Harrison as George
- Ringo Starr as Ringo
- Wilfrid Brambell as Grandfather
- Norman Rossington as Norm
- John Junkin as Shake
- Victor Spinetti as T.V. Director
- Anna Quayle as Millie
- Deryck Guyler as Police Inspector
A Hard Day's Night FAQ
Is A Hard Day's Night good?
A Hard Day's Night has an 82% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 728 audience ratings.
Where can I watch A Hard Day's Night?
In the US you can stream A Hard Day's Night on HBO Max and Cinemax Apple TV channel and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is A Hard Day's Night OK for kids?
A Hard Day's Night is rated G. Fresh Kernels suggests all ages. Parents need to know that A Hard Day's Night is a G-rated Beatles comedy following the band through a whirlwind, family-friendly day.
What movies are like A Hard Day's Night?
If you liked A Hard Day's Night, try Miss Americana, Top Secret!, The Boat That Rocked and The Last Waltz.