Help! (1965): cast, story & where to watch
1965 · Film · ★ 6.9
Released in 1965, Help! is a comedy and music film directed by Richard Lester, running about 92 minutes. “Stop worrying! HELP! is on the way!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. An obscure Eastern cult that practices human sacrifice pursues Ringo after he unknowingly puts on a ceremonial ring (that, of course, won't come off). On top of that, a pair of mad scientists, members of Scotland Yard, and a beautiful but dead-eyed assassin all have their own plans for the Fab Four.
Who’s in it. Help! stars George Harrison as George, John Lennon as John, Paul McCartney as Paul and Ringo Starr as Ringo, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, Help! has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
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 Help! page.
If you liked it. Fans of Help! tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Help! (1965)?
- In US, Help! is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Help! worth watching?
- Help! holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Help!?
- Help! stars George Harrison, John Lennon, Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr and Leo McKern.
- When was Help! released?
- Help! was released in 1965, with a runtime of about 92 minutes.