Let It Be (1970): cast, story & where to watch
1970 · Film · ★ 7.6
Released in 1970, Let It Be is a music and documentary film directed by Michael Lindsay-Hogg, running about 81 minutes. “An intimate bioscopic experience with The Beatles” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The filmed account of The Beatles' attempt to recapture their old group spirit by making a back to basics album, which instead drove them further apart.
Who’s in it. Let It Be stars John Lennon as Self (The Beatles) (uncredited), Paul McCartney as Self (The Beatles) (uncredited), George Harrison as Self (The Beatles) (uncredited) and Ringo Starr as Self (The Beatles) (uncredited), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.6/10, Let It Be has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Disney Plus. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Let It Be page.
If you liked it. Fans of Let It Be tend to enjoy Whiplash, Coco, Green Book and The Legend of 1900.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Let It Be (1970)?
- In US, Let It Be is available to stream on Disney Plus. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Let It Be worth watching?
- Let It Be holds an audience score of 7.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy music and documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Let It Be?
- Let It Be stars John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, Ringo Starr and Billy Preston.
- When was Let It Be released?
- Let It Be was released in 1970, with a runtime of about 81 minutes.