I Wanna Hold Your Hand (1978): cast, story & where to watch
1978 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 1978, I Wanna Hold Your Hand is a comedy film directed by Robert Zemeckis, running about 99 minutes. “Some girls will do anything to meet their idols.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. If they missed Beatles' first appearance in the U.S.A. they would hate themselves for the rest of their lives! So four young girls from New Jersey set off even though they don't have tickets for the show! The journey is full of surprises and misfortunes but the young ladies are determined to reach their idols.
Who’s in it. I Wanna Hold Your Hand stars Nancy Allen as Pam Mitchell, Bobby Di Cicco as Tony Smerko, Wendie Jo Sperber as Rosie Petrofsky and Theresa Saldana as Grace Corrigan, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, I Wanna Hold Your Hand has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch I Wanna Hold Your Hand page.
If you liked it. Fans of I Wanna Hold Your Hand tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch I Wanna Hold Your Hand (1978)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for I Wanna Hold Your Hand change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is I Wanna Hold Your Hand worth watching?
- I Wanna Hold Your Hand holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in I Wanna Hold Your Hand?
- I Wanna Hold Your Hand stars Nancy Allen, Bobby Di Cicco, Wendie Jo Sperber, Theresa Saldana and Marc McClure.
- When was I Wanna Hold Your Hand released?
- I Wanna Hold Your Hand was released in 1978, with a runtime of about 99 minutes.