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Films · 1960s

A Hard Day's Night (1964), certificate PG

AT A GLANCE

A Hard Day's Night is a 1964 music film directed by Richard Lester, certificate PG, 88 minutes long. To own it on Apple TV in the UK cost £13.99 on 14 October 2026, or £3.49 to rent.

Why it is worth your time

Thirty-six hours in the life of the Beatles at the height of Beatlemania, shot like a documentary and edited like a pop single. It invented half the language of music videos.

The details

Released
1964
Director
Richard Lester
BBFC certificate
PG
Running time
88 minutes
Shelf
1960s
Buy (Apple TV)
£13.99
Rent (Apple TV)
£3.49

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A Hard Day's Night: quick answers

What is A Hard Day's Night rated in the UK?
PG, according to its UK store listing (BBFC).
How long is A Hard Day's Night?
88 minutes: 1 hours and 28 minutes.
Who directed A Hard Day's Night?
Richard Lester, in 1964.

Rating, length and today’s prices: Apple’s British iTunes listing, checked 2026-10-14. Poster © its owner, shown only to identify the film.

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