Happy Birthday to John (1997): cast, story & where to watch
1997 · Film · ★ 4.8
Released in 1997, Happy Birthday to John is a documentary film directed by Jonas Mekas, running about 24 minutes.
What it’s about. On October 9th, 1972 an exhibition of John Lennon/Yoko Ono's art, designed by the Master of the Fluxus movement, George Maciunas, opened at the Syracuse Museum of Art, in New York. On the same day an unusual group of John's and Yoko's friends, including Ringo, Allen Ginsberg, Paul Krasner, and many others, gathered to celebrate John's birthday. This film is a visual and audio record of that event.
Who’s in it. Happy Birthday to John stars John Lennon as Himself, Yoko Ono as Herself, Ringo Starr as Himself and Andy Warhol as Himself, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.8/10, Happy Birthday to John has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Happy Birthday to John page.
If you liked it. Fans of Happy Birthday to John tend to enjoy One Direction: This Is Us, Burn the Stage: The Movie, BTS World Tour: Love Yourself - Japan Edition and Senna.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Happy Birthday to John (1997)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Happy Birthday to John change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Happy Birthday to John worth watching?
- Happy Birthday to John holds an audience score of 4.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Happy Birthday to John?
- Happy Birthday to John stars John Lennon, Yoko Ono, Ringo Starr, Andy Warhol and Allen Ginsberg.
- When was Happy Birthday to John released?
- Happy Birthday to John was released in 1997, with a runtime of about 24 minutes.