That'll Be The Day (1973): cast, story & where to watch
1973 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 1973, That'll Be The Day is a drama and music film directed by Claude Whatham, running about 87 minutes.
What it’s about. Britain, 1958. Restless at school and bored with his life, Jim leaves home to take a series of low-level jobs at a seaside amusement park, where he discovers a world of cheap sex and petty crime. But when that world comes to a shockingly brutal end, Jim returns home. As the local music scene explodes, Jim must decide between a life of adult responsibility or a new phenomenon called rock & roll.
Who’s in it. That'll Be The Day stars David Essex as Jim MacLaine, Ringo Starr as Mike, James Booth as Mr MacLaine and Rosemary Leach as Mrs. MacLaine, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, That'll Be The Day has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Shout! Factory 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 That'll Be The Day page.
If you liked it. Fans of That'll Be The Day tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch That'll Be The Day (1973)?
- In US, That'll Be The Day is available to stream on Shout! Factory 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 That'll Be The Day worth watching?
- That'll Be The Day holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in That'll Be The Day?
- That'll Be The Day stars David Essex, Ringo Starr, James Booth, Rosemary Leach and Billy Fury.
- When was That'll Be The Day released?
- That'll Be The Day was released in 1973, with a runtime of about 87 minutes.