Yellow Submarine (1968): cast, story & where to watch
1968 · Film · ★ 7.2
Released in 1968, Yellow Submarine is a comedy, fantasy, adventure and animation film directed by George Dunning, running about 90 minutes. “It's all in the mind y'know!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The Blue Meanies take over Pepperland, draining it of all its color and music, firing anti-music missiles, bonking people with green apples, and turning the inhabitants to stone by way of the pointed finger of a giant blue glove. As the only survivor, the Lord Admiral escapes in the yellow submarine and goes to Liverpool to enlist the help of the Beatles.
Who’s in it. Yellow Submarine stars Paul Angelis as Ringo Starr / Chief Blue Meanie / George / Narrator (voice), John Clive as John Lennon (voice), Dick Emery as Jeremy Hillary Boob, Ph.D. - Nowhere Man / Lord Mayor / Max (voice) and Geoffrey Hughes as Paul McCartney (voice) (as Geoff Hughes), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.2/10, Yellow Submarine has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $1.3M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Yellow Submarine page.
If you liked it. Fans of Yellow Submarine tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Yellow Submarine (1968)?
- In US, Yellow Submarine is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Yellow Submarine worth watching?
- Yellow Submarine holds an audience score of 7.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, fantasy, adventure and animation. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Yellow Submarine?
- Yellow Submarine stars Paul Angelis, John Clive, Dick Emery, Geoffrey Hughes and Lance Percival.
- When was Yellow Submarine released?
- Yellow Submarine was released in 1968, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.