How the Beatles Changed the World(2017)
How the Beatles Changed the World Synopsis
The fascinating story of the cultural, social, spiritual, and musical revolution ignited by the coming of the Beatles. Tracing the impact that these four band members had, first in their native Britain and soon after worldwide, it reappraises the band and follows their path from young subversives to countercultural heroes. Featuring fresh, revealing interviews with key collaborators as well as a wealth of rarely-seen archival footage, this is a bold new take on the most significant band in the history of music and their enduring impact on popular culture.
How the Beatles Changed the World (2017) is a documentary and music film directed by Tom O'Dell, released on October 23, 2017 with a runtime of 1h 49m. It stars John Lennon, George Harrison, Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr. Viewers rate it 7.2 out of 10 across 51 ratings.
- Director:
- Tom O'Dell
- Writers:
- Tom O'Dell
- Production:
- Symettrica Entertainment
- Status:
- Released
How the Beatles Changed the World (2017) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for How the Beatles Changed the World before you stream it.
How the Beatles Changed the World Cast & Crew
Main cast
John Lennon
as Self (archive footage)
George Harrison
as Self (archive footage)
Paul McCartney
as Self (archive footage)
Ringo Starr
as Self (archive footage)
Thomas Arnold
as Narrator
- Tony Bramwell
Tony Bramwell
as Self
- Robert Christgau
Robert Christgau
as Self
- Jonathan Gould
Jonathan Gould
as Self
- Chris Ingham
Chris Ingham
as Self
- Mark Paytress
Mark Paytress
as Self
- Anthony DeCurtis
Anthony DeCurtis
as Self
Yoko Ono
as Self (archive footage)
Key crew
Directed by Tom O'Dell, written by Tom O'Dell.
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How the Beatles Changed the World Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.2/10 from 51 ratings.
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How the Beatles Changed the World – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch How the Beatles Changed the World online?
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How the Beatles Changed the World (2017) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Fandor and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in How the Beatles Changed the World?
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The main cast of How the Beatles Changed the World (2017) includes John Lennon, George Harrison, Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr and Thomas Arnold. The film was directed by Tom O'Dell. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was How the Beatles Changed the World released?
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How the Beatles Changed the World was released on October 23, 2017 and runs for 1h 49m.
Is How the Beatles Changed the World worth watching?
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How the Beatles Changed the World (2017) holds an average rating of 7.2 out of 10 from 51 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary and music films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for How the Beatles Changed the World?
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