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Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band

1978·Movie
1h 51min·PG
34
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Striking style.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Fast Pace6
  • Spectacle6
  • Adrenaline5

Heart

Nostalgic

  • Nostalgia8
  • Hopefulness6
  • Coming of Age6

Humor

Some satire and situational comedy

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Satire & Parody6
  • Situational Comedy5
  • Wit & Wordplay4

World

Show business, history, and pop culture

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Rewatchability5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Acting7
  • Direction6
  • Character Depth6

Style

Standout score

  • Music Centrality10
  • Music Composition9
  • Visual Stylization7

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFriends NightParty VibePartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensComfort WatchDrop-in FriendlyPure Escapism

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A splendid time is guaranteed for all!

A small town band makes it big, but loses track of their roots, as they get caught up into the big-time machinations of the music biz. Now, they must thwart a plot to destroy their home town. Built around the music of The Beatles, this musical uses some big name groups like Peter Frampton and Aerosmith.
MusicalBeatles TributeShowbiz SatirePop Culture HomageNostalgicCamp and IronyRock and RollStar-Studded CastFantastical Elements

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band

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Where can I stream Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band legally?

You can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band worth watching?

34
BadGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 34/100 (IMDb 4.3, Rotten Tomatoes 11%, and Metacritic 27). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band rated?

PGStrong language

It's rated PG in the United States. Content advisories: strong language.

How long is Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band?

1 h 51 min

Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band runs 1 h 51 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band?

Critics19
Audiences52

Not quite. Audiences rate Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band higher (52) than critics (19). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band a box office hit?

Budget$18 million
Box office$20 million

Roughly broke even. It cost about $18 million to make and earned $20 million worldwide, 1.1 times its budget.

What language is Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in Germany, United Kingdom, United States.

In how many countries can I watch Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band?

3CANLUS

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band in 3 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band use?

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TV Tropes lists 75 storytelling tropes for Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, including Disney Villain Death, Deus ex Machina, Greed.