# McCartney: The Hunt for the Lost Bass (2026)

> A fan-fueled musical mystery traces the enduring legend of Paul McCartney’s vanished Höfner bass.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/7490907

## Facts

- Runtime: 90 min
- Genres: Documentary, Music
- Director: Arthur Cary
- Cast: Paul McCartney, Mike McGear, Klaus Voormann, Elvis Costello
- TMDB rating: 8.4/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt40851760/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: moderate
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: none
- Mood: charming, surprising, affectionate, music history night, documentary night

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