Good Ol' Freda (2013): cast, story & where to watch
2013 · Film · ★ 7.2
Released in 2013, Good Ol' Freda is a music, history and documentary film directed by Ryan White, running about 86 minutes. “The first independent film to have successfully licensed original Beatles recordings.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The story of Freda Kelly, a shy Liverpudlian teenager asked to work for a young local band hoping to make it big: The Beatles. Their loyal secretary from beginning to end, Freda tells her tales for the first time in 50 years.
Who’s in it. Good Ol' Freda stars Freda Kelly as Herself, Tony Barrow as Himself, Billy Hatton as Himself and Ringo Starr as Self, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.2/10, Good Ol' Freda has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $135K at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Dox Amazon Channel and Magnolia Selects Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Good Ol' Freda page.
If you liked it. Fans of Good Ol' Freda tend to enjoy Whiplash, Coco, Green Book and The Legend of 1900.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Good Ol' Freda (2013)?
- In US, Good Ol' Freda is available to stream on Dox Amazon Channel and Magnolia Selects Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Good Ol' Freda worth watching?
- Good Ol' Freda holds an audience score of 7.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy music, history and documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Good Ol' Freda?
- Good Ol' Freda stars Freda Kelly, Tony Barrow, Billy Hatton, Ringo Starr and John Lennon.
- When was Good Ol' Freda released?
- Good Ol' Freda was released in 2013, with a runtime of about 86 minutes.