Movies by John Lennon
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Composing Outside The Beatles: Lennon & McCartney 1973-1980 (2011)
Cast: John Lennon, Paul McCartney
Former songwriting partners Lennon and McCartney had established successful solo careers by 1973, but their post-Beatles output varied wildly, both with critics and the public, as documented…
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Paul McCartney Really is Dead: The Last Testament of George Harrison (2010)
Cast: Paul McCartney, George Harrison, John Lennon …
Directed by: Joel Gilbert
In 2005, two audio cassette tapes labeled The Last Testament of George Harrison mysteriously turned up at an office in Hollywood. On them, a voice claiming to be George (then deceased)…
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American Masters: LENNONYC (2010)
Cast: John Lennon, Yoko Ono, Ringo Starr …
Directed by: Michael Epstein
This commemorative tribute to music legend John Lennon -- who would have turned 70 in 2010 -- charts the highlights of his solo career post-Beatles and examines his relationship with wife and…
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John Lennon: Love is All You Need (2010)
Cast: John Lennon, Cynthia Lennon, Julian Lennon …
Directed by: Alan Byron, Ashley Hall
John Lennon: Love is All You Need is a fitting documentary to one of the most influential musicians of the twentieth century, with some truly unique interviews and previously unseen footage…
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Mike Douglas: Moments and Memories (2008)
Cast: Mike Douglas, John Lennon, Chuck Berry …
Relive some of the greatest moments in TV history with this unforgettable compilation of clips from "The Mike Douglas Show," as the affable host welcomes an all-star roster of names onstage…
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Beatles: Composing the Beatles Songbook: Lennon and McCartney (2008)
Cast: Beatles, John Lennon, Paul McCartney …
Using classic performance clips, rare footage and insightful interviews, this independently produced documentary explores the work of John Lennon and Paul McCartney, one of the most…
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Rare and Unseen: The Beatles (2008)
Cast: Beatles, John Lennon, Paul McCartney …
The evolution of the Beatles, arguably the biggest band ever to hit the scene, is charted in this film, which begins in their hometown of Liverpool and follows the lads all the way to their…
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Classic Albums: John Lennon: Plastic Ono Band (2008)
Cast: John Lennon, Yoko Ono, Ringo Starr …
Directed by: Matthew Longfellow
Drawing on revealing interviews from the likes of Yoko Ono, Ringo Starr and others, as well as archival footage and expert analysis, this fascinating documentary explores the creation of John…
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Peter Cook & Dudley Moore: The Best of... What's Left of... Not Only... But Also... (2008)
Cast: Dudley Moore, Peter Cook, John Lennon …
The diminutive Dudley Moore and the sky-high Peter Cook match wits as perfect comic foils in this collection of episodes from the duo's successful BBC sketch show "Not Only … But…
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Composing the Beatles Songbook: Lennon and McCartney: 1966-1970 (2008)
Cast: John Lennon, Paul McCartney, Barry Miles …
Featuring a wealth of performance clips, archival footage and testimonials from friends, peers and experts, this fascinating documentary explores the legendary collaboration between John…
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John Lennon: In Performance (2008)
Cast: John Lennon, Beatles
This unauthorized biography chronicles the controversial life and career of singer, songwriter and activist John Lennon, from his earliest days with the Beatles to his evolution as a solo…
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Rock Milestones: The Beatles: Magical Mystery Tour (2007)
Cast: Beatles, Paul McCartney, John Lennon …
Musicologists and critics revisit the psychedelic era to explore the story behind the Beatles' acid-drenched opus "Magical Mystery Tour" in this film that combines performance footage…
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The Unseen Beatles (2007)
Cast: George Harrison, John Lennon, Paul McCartney …
Admire the Beatles from a different angle with a collection of rare and previously unseen footage filmed between 1956 and 1966. This intriguing documentary originally aired as part of…
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20 to Life: The Life and Times of John Sinclair (2007)
Cast: John Sinclair, Ed Moss, John Lennon …
Directed by: Steve Gebhardt
A champion of 1960s counterculture, poet John Sinclair hit the headlines when he received a harsh 20 years to life for giving two joints to an undercover police officer. His legal campaign…
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The Beatles Explosion (2007)
Cast: Beatles, John Lennon, Paul McCartney …
It's all Beatles, all the time in this music-laden documentary charting the meteoric rise of the Fab Four, a quartet that took the world by storm in the 1960s with their fresh sound,…
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The Beatles: Destination Hamburg (2007)
Cast: Beatles, Tony Sheridan, Kenny Everett …
Packed with interviews and restored footage, this hourlong documentary recounts the story of the Beatles -- from their early days as the Quarrymen and meteoric rise to international fame to…
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John Lennon: Timeless Portrait (2006)
Cast: John Lennon
One of the greatest singer-songwriters in the history of rock 'n' roll, John Lennon rose to worldwide acclaim in the early 1960s with the Beatles. When the band broke up after 10…
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The Beatles: Intimate Scrapbook (2006)
Cast: Beatles, Ringo Starr, John Lennon …
Geoffrey Giuliano is your knowledgeable host for this magical tour, an intimate look at arguably the greatest rock 'n' roll band ever. See the Fab Four like you've never seen…
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The U.S. vs. John Lennon (2006)
Cast: John Lennon, Stew Albert, Tariq Ali …
Directed by: David Leaf, John Scheinfeld
David Leaf's provocative documentary -- produced in collaboration with Yoko Ono -- examines John Lennon's growing involvement in antiwar efforts from 1966 to 1976 and the U.S.…
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The Beatles: She Loves You (2006)
Cast: Beatles, Paul McCartney, George Harrison …
John, Paul, George and Ringo goof around and share intimate life stories in this documentary, which focuses on the 1960s and features candid footage, interviews, press conferences, a clip…
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John & Yoko: Give Peace a Song (2006)
Cast: Yoko Ono, John Lennon, Petula Clark …
Relive John Lennon and Yoko Ono's legendary weeklong "Bed-In for Peace" with this comprehensive documentary. Compiling archival television clips and footage from a variety of sources,…
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The Beatles Hamburg & the Hamburg Sound (2006)
Cast: Beatles, John Lennon, Paul McCartney …
The Beatles may have been dubbed the lads from Liverpool, but it was in Hamburg, Germany, that they honed their performing skills during the late 1950s and early '60s. This presentation…
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John Lennon: Music Box Biographical Collection (2005)
Cast: John Lennon
Retrace the life of one of the music world's greatest artists with this in-depth documentary that chronicles the life of the great John Lennon, from his simple childhood in Liverpool,…
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The Beatles: Music Box Biographical Collection (2005)
Cast: Beatles, John Lennon, Paul McCartney …
Take an in-depth look at the most well-known rock group in the world with this unique collection of music and stories from The Beatles. Come along for the ride -- highlighted by extraordinary…
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The Beatles: From Liverpool to San Francisco (2005)
Cast: Beatles, John Lennon, Paul McCartney …
Directed by: Alan Ravenscroft
All they had to do was breathe and a million screaming fans would let loose. But what was behind the Beatles' magic? And how did they conquer the world? This documentary explores the…
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Stuart Sutcliffe: The Lost Beatle (2005)
Cast: Ringo Starr, George Harrison, Paul McCartney …
Directed by: Steve Cole
Known as "the Fifth Beatle," Stuart Sutcliffe played bass for the not-yet famous Fab Four before he died of a cerebral brain hemorrhage at age 22, robbing him of the chance to taste worldwide…
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Beatles: From the Beginning to the End (2004)
Cast: Beatles, John Lennon, Paul McCartney …
Follow the world's most influential rock 'n' roll band, the Beatles, with this documentary that traces their journey through behind-the-scenes glimpses at the lives of John,…
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Beatles' Biggest Secrets (2004)
Cast: Beatles, Paul McCartney, John Lennon …
Those closest to the Beatles share their secrets about the Fab Four in this documentary, which delves into the boys' intimate relationships and remarkable career through rare footage of…
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Lennon Legend: The Very Best of John Lennon (2003)
Cast: John Lennon
John Lennon's timeless musical legacy is captured in 20 video classic clips that prove his genius. Tracks include "Imagine," "Instant Karma!" "Power to the People," "Whatever Gets You…
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Inside John Lennon: Unauthorized (2003)
Cast: John Lennon, Yoko Ono, Tony Sheridan …
Fueled by archival film clips and captivating anecdotes from friends and family, this unauthorized biography of John Lennon captures a lesser-known side of the Beatle who caused as much a…
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George Harrison: From Beatles to Self-Realization (2003)
Cast: George Harrison, Philippe Auliac, Ravi Shankar …
George Harrison, "The Quiet Beatle," always seemed more introspective -- musically and personally -- than the rest of the group. On this video that's a must-see for Harrison fans, the…
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John Lennon: The Messenger (2002)
Cast: John Lennon
One of rock and roll's seminal poets and iconoclasts is the subject of this documentary that also provides a wealth of song material from John Lennon's days as an ex-Beatle when he…
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Gimme Some Truth: The Making of John Lennon's Imagine Album (2000)
Cast: John Lennon, Yoko Ono
Incorporating footage from John Lennon and Yoko Ono's original film Imagine, this documentary provides an inside view of the ex-Beatle's most celebrated solo album. Follow the birth…
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Grass (2000)
Cast: Woody Harrelson, Tommy Chong, Cheech Marin …
Directed by: Ron Mann
Narrated by actor and pot activist Woody Harrelson, this slick and snappy documentary chronicles the history of marijuana use and prohibition from the early 1900s through modern day. Biased…
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John and Yoko's Year of Peace (2000)
Cast: John Lennon, Yoko Ono, Timothy Leary …
Directed by: Paul McGrath
When John Lennon and Yoko Ono were married in 1969, they eschewed the traditional honeymoon trip and instead hosted a public honeymoon in their hotel bed. Why? To better promote world peace…
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The Beatles: Celebration (1999)
Cast: Paul McCartney, John Lennon, George Harrison …
Directed by: Geoffrey Giuliano
Geoffrey Giuliano, author of more than 20 tell-all books about the Beatles, is the kind of guy Fab Four devotees love to hate. Acting as writer, narrator and producer, Giuliano interweaves…
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Alf Bicknell's Personal Beatles Diary (1996)
Cast: John Lennon
Alf Bicknell, the Beatles' chauffer from 1964 to 1966, reminisces about his experiences driving the Fab Four to and from concerts, airports and hotels, in this blend of documentary and…
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The Beatles: You Can't Do That: The Making of A Hard Day's Night (1995)
Cast: Beatles, John Lennon, Paul McCartney …
On March 2, 1964, shooting began on A Hard Day's Night, a film that soon convinced the world that The Beatles could be as influential and memorable as their music. But what went on…
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The Beatles: The First U.S. Visit (1994)
Cast: Beatles, John Lennon, Paul McCartney …
Directed by: Kathy Dougherty, Susan Froemke, Albert Maysles …
Like Richard Lester's A Hard Day's Night, this documentary follows the Beatles on their first trip to America in February 1964. Documentarian brothers Albert and David Maysles were…
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Imagine: John Lennon (1988)
Cast: John Lennon, Yoko Ono, Paul McCartney …
Directed by: Andrew Solt
John Lennon's remarkable life is celebrated in this sweeping biography. Drawing on the musician's never-before-seen personal archives of films, writings and photos, the film…
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The Old Grey Whistle Test: Vol. 1 (1971)
Cast: John Lennon, Elton John, Wailers …
In the 16 years that "The Old Grey Whistle Test" was on the air (during the 1970s and '80s), the show served as the ultimate arbiter of pop music, bringing viewers rarely seen…
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Let It Be (1970)
Cast: John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison …
Directed by: Michael Lindsay-Hogg
Famous for documenting the dissolution of The Beatles, this film ostensibly detailed the recording sessions for the album "Let It Be," offering a unique glimpse of the behind-the-scenes…
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John Lennon: Sweet Toronto / Keep on Rockin' (1969)
Cast: John Lennon, Eric Clapton, Bo Diddley …
Directed by: D.A. Pennebaker
This concert film spotlights John Lennon and the Plastic Ono Band -- with Eric Clapton on guitar -- playing classics such as "Cold Turkey" and "Give Peace a Chance" at Toronto's 1969…
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John Lennon: Sweet Toronto (1969)
Cast: John Lennon, Yoko Ono, Eric Clapton …
Filmed live at the 1969 Sweet Toronto Peace Festival, this concert captures John Lennon's only performance with Yoko Ono and the Plastic Ono Band. Joining them are such musical legends…
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Dynamite Chicken (1969)
Cast: John Lennon, Richard Pryor, Yoko Ono …
Directed by: Ernest Pintoff
In one of his earliest films, outrageous comic Richard Pryor takes on the societal mores of the 1960s. Using a patchwork format, this compilation of skits, spoofs, musical performances and…
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Yellow Submarine (1968)
Cast: John Lennon, Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr …
Directed by: George Dunning, Dick Emery
The Fab Four's first and only animated feature -- a psychadelic must-see for Beatles fans -- finds the boys trying to save Pepperland from the scourge of the Blue Meanies amid a sea of…
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The Beatles: Magical Mystery Tour (1967)
Cast: John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison …
Directed by: Paul McCartney
John, Paul, George and Ringo climb aboard a colorful bus with a slew of eccentric characters and take a whimsical tour through the English countryside on their way to a beachside resort.
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How I Won the War (1967)
Cast: Michael Crawford, John Lennon, Roy Kinnear …
Directed by: Richard Lester
John Lennon and Michael Crawford star in Richard Lester's stylized World War II comedy, a surreal collage of bizarre situations, slapstick humor and authentic newsreel footage that…
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The Beatles: Help! (1965)
Cast: Paul McCartney, John Lennon, George Harrison …
Directed by: Richard Lester
The lads from Liverpool light up the big screen in this delightful 1965 spy movie spoof that finds the mop tops traveling the globe to escape some religious fanatics intent on reclaiming a…
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A Hard Day's Night: Collector's Series (1964)
Cast: John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison …
Directed by: Richard Lester
The Beatles's first movie -- a groundbreaking comedy often considered director Richard Lester's best film -- chronicles a "typical" day in their lives, filled with frenzied fans,…
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The Beatles: Washington D.C. Feb. 11th, 1964 (1964)
Cast: Beatles, Paul McCartney, John Lennon …
When "The Fab Four" first visited the United States in 1964, their first show, in Washington, D.C., was filmed for posterity, capturing the frenzied fan mania that greeted The Beatles and…
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The Beatles: Down Under: Double Feature (1964)
Cast: Beatles, Ringo Starr, John Lennon …
Mirroring the reaction to the fab four in the States, when Beatlemania hit Australia in 1964, the land down under was never the same. This intimate look at the Beatles on tour features…