Here’s a comprehensive overview of films featuring The Beatles collectively and each member individually—John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, and Ringo Starr—as actors, performers, or producers.
Between 1964 and 1970, The Beatles appeared together in five major films:
- A Hard Day’s Night (1964) – A mockumentary-style comedy capturing a day in the life of the band.
- Help! (1965) – A surreal adventure comedy involving a sacrificial ring.
- Magical Mystery Tour (1967) – A psychedelic TV film written and directed by the band.
- Yellow Submarine (1968) – An animated film featuring Beatles music; the band appears briefly in live-action at the end.
- Let It Be (1970) – A documentary chronicling the recording sessions for their final album.
Paul McCartney
- Give My Regards to Broad Street (1984) – A musical drama written by and starring McCartney.
- Live and Let Die (1973) – Performed the title song for the James Bond film.
- Concerts for the People of Kampuchea (1981) – Featured performances by McCartney and Wings.
- Numerous concert films, documentaries, and promotional videos spanning his solo career and work with Wings.
John Lennon
- How I Won the War (1967) – A satirical war film marking Lennon’s solo acting debut.
- Imagine (1972) – A film co-directed by Lennon and Yoko Ono, blending music and avant-garde imagery.
- One to One: John & Yoko (2025) – A documentary exploring Lennon and Ono’s life in New York during 1971–72.
- Numerous documentaries and archival footage appearances.
George Harrison
- Monty Python’s Life of Brian (1979) – Made a cameo appearance and financed the film through his company, HandMade Films.
- Wonderwall (1968) – Composed the soundtrack for this psychedelic film.
- Produced several films, including Time Bandits (1981), Withnail and I (1987), and Shanghai Surprise (1986).
Ringo Starr
- Candy (1968) – Played a Mexican gardener in this satirical film.
- The Magic Christian (1969) – Starred alongside Peter Sellers in this comedy.
- Blindman (1971) – Portrayed a villain in this spaghetti western.
- Son of Dracula (1974) – Featured in this musical horror film.
- Caveman (1981) – Starred in this prehistoric comedy.
- Directed and appeared in Born to Boogie (1972), a concert film featuring T. Rex.
