# A Hard Day's Night (1964)

> The Beatles race through a chaotic day of fans, authority figures, and comic mishaps before taking the stage for a television concert.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/578

## Facts

- Runtime: 88 min
- Genres: Comedy, Music
- Director: Richard Lester
- Cast: John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, Ringo Starr, Wilfrid Brambell, Norman Rossington, John Junkin, Victor Spinetti
- TMDB rating: 7.3/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0058182/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: breakneck
- Intensity: moderate
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: none
- Mood: witty, irreverent, breezy, music movie night, classic cinema night

## Synopsis

Join the Fab Four as they navigate a whirlwind day filled with music and mayhem before their big concert.

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