Magical Mystery Tour (1967): cast, story & where to watch
1967 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1967, Magical Mystery Tour is a comedy, fantasy, music and tv movie film directed by John Lennon, running about 52 minutes. “Let yourself go — The Beatles will come and take you away in Magical Mystery Tour.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A typically Beatlesque film originally produced for television, this short film was intended to be an off-the-wall road movie with the Beatles and three dozen or so friends on a psychedelic bus.
Who’s in it. Magical Mystery Tour stars John Lennon as Self / Ticket Salesman / Magician with Coffee / Narrator, Paul McCartney as Self / Major McCartney / Brown Nosed Magician, George Harrison as Self / Magician Looking Through Telescope and Ringo Starr as Self / Talkative Magician, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Magical Mystery Tour 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 Magical Mystery Tour page.
If you liked it. Fans of Magical Mystery Tour tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Magical Mystery Tour (1967)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Magical Mystery Tour change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Magical Mystery Tour worth watching?
- Magical Mystery Tour holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, fantasy, music and tv movie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Magical Mystery Tour?
- Magical Mystery Tour stars John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, Ringo Starr and Vivian Stanshall.
- When was Magical Mystery Tour released?
- Magical Mystery Tour was released in 1967, with a runtime of about 52 minutes.