Rare and Unseen: The Beatles (2008): cast, story & where to watch

Released in 2008, Rare and Unseen: The Beatles is a documentary film directed by Paul Clark, running about 49 minutes.

What it’s about. The Beatles. Their story is told for the very first time using original rare film and video of the band, including home movies, concert footage, newsreels and photographs from private collections. There are also interviews with those who surrounded the band, and those who were there from the very start. Also included is an exclusive interview with fan and star in his own right, Phil Collins. For the first time we can see The Beatles relaxed, at play, on and off stage, on film and is a rare glimpse inside the lives of four musicians who shook the world.

Who’s in it. Rare and Unseen: The Beatles stars John Lennon as Self (archive footage), Paul McCartney as Self (archive footage), George Harrison as Self (archive footage) and Ringo Starr as Self (archive footage), among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Rare and Unseen: The Beatles 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 Rare and Unseen: The Beatles page.

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