The Compleat Beatles (1982): cast, story & where to watch
1982 · Film · ★ 7.4
Released in 1982, The Compleat Beatles is a music and documentary film directed by Patrick Montgomery, running about 119 minutes. “Everything The Beatles did best.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Now, for the first time, you can re-live the Beatles legends with this stunning 2-hour musical “Rockumentary”. It’s all there from the wild exuberance of the early Cavern Club days through eight incredible years, to the grim finality of “Let It Be”. See John, Paul, George and Ringo in performance, on tour, in films, recording with George Martin and in rare footage never before seen. Narrated by Malcom McDowell.
Who’s in it. The Compleat 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 7.4/10, The Compleat Beatles has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Compleat Beatles page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Compleat Beatles tend to enjoy Whiplash, Coco, Green Book and The Legend of 1900.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Compleat Beatles (1982)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Compleat Beatles change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Compleat Beatles worth watching?
- The Compleat Beatles holds an audience score of 7.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy music and documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Compleat Beatles?
- The Compleat Beatles stars John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, Ringo Starr and George Martin.
- When was The Compleat Beatles released?
- The Compleat Beatles was released in 1982, with a runtime of about 119 minutes.