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Yellow Submarine

1968Movie1 h 30 minG

AnimationMusic
82
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.4Metacritic798.2Rotten Tomatoes96%84%

An awe-inspiring, uplifting music movie about fantasy and pop culture, with standout score and visual style.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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The wicked Blue Meanies take over Pepperland, eliminating all color and music. As the only survivor, the Lord Admiral escapes in the yellow submarine and journeys to Liverpool to enlist the help of the Beatles.

Feels like

  • Animated Musical Fantasy
  • Iconic Beatles Soundtrack
  • Psychedelic Pop Art
  • Whimsical Adventure
  • Family-Friendly Fun
  • Visually Inventive
  • Celebration of Music
  • British Pop Culture

Cast

9 of 9

Crew

Directed by
George Dunning
Written by
Jack Mendelsohn, Al Brodax, Erich Segal
Produced by
Al Brodax
Music by
Paul McCartney, George Martin

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Facts

July 17, 1968 · 1 h 30 min · G

Released
July 17, 1968
Runtime
1 h 30 min
Age rating
G
Genres
Music, Animation, Adventure, Comedy, Fantasy
Original language
English
Made in
United Kingdom, United States
Budget
$250,000
Box office
$1 million
Available in
56 countries

Tropes

Born in the Theatre, The Power of Love, Not Quite Starring +9

  • Born in the Theatre
  • The Power of Love
  • Not Quite Starring
  • Bigger on the Inside
  • Cut His Heart Out with a Spoon
  • No Music Allowed
  • Rapid Hair Growth
  • With Catlike Tread
  • Jumped at the Call
  • Never Trust a Trailer
  • Mythology Gag
  • Fountain of Youth

12 of 195 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Yellow Submarine?"

Questions about Yellow Submarine

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Yellow Submarine?

In the United States, you can rent or buy Yellow Submarine from Apple TV Store.

Is Yellow Submarine worth watching?

82
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 82 (IMDb 7.4, Rotten Tomatoes 96%, and Metacritic 79).

Is Yellow Submarine okay for kids?

G

Yes: it's rated G in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Will Yellow Submarine make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly absurd humor (7 of 10) and slapstick (6 of 10).

Will I feel good after watching Yellow Submarine?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting movie: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for hopefulness and 7 for wholesome.

What tropes does Yellow Submarine use?

Born in the TheatreThe Power of LoveNot Quite StarringBigger on the InsideCut His Heart Out with a SpoonNo Music AllowedRapid Hair GrowthWith Catlike TreadJumped at the CallNever Trust a TrailerMythology GagFountain of Youthand 183 more

TV Tropes lists 195 tropes for it, including Born in the Theatre, The Power of Love, and Not Quite Starring.