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I Wanna Hold Your Hand

1978Movie1 h 39 minPG

ComedyMusic
74
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.9Metacritic647.9Rotten Tomatoes90%75%
74
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.9Metacritic647.9Rotten Tomatoes90%75%

Summary

If they miss The Beatles' first appearance in the U.S.A., they will hate themselves for the rest of their lives - so four young girls from New Jersey set off even though they don't have tickets for the show! The journey is full of surprises and misfortunes but the young ladies are determined to reach their idols.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Family movie night
  • Friends night

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Not for scares or brutality.

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Cast

20 of 20

Crew

Directed by
Robert Zemeckis
Written by
Robert Zemeckis, Bob Gale
Produced by
Tamara Asseyev, Alexandra Rose

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Facts

April 1, 1978 · 1 h 39 min · PG

Released
April 1, 1978
Runtime
1 h 39 min
Age rating
PG
Genres
Comedy, Music
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$3 million
Keywords
based on true story

Tropes

Dogged Nice Guy, The Oldest Profession, Expy +9

Q&A

5 questions, like "Is I Wanna Hold Your Hand worth watching?"

Questions about I Wanna Hold Your Hand

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is I Wanna Hold Your Hand worth watching?

74
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 74 (IMDb 6.9, Rotten Tomatoes 90%, and Metacritic 64).

Is I Wanna Hold Your Hand okay for kids?

PG

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

Will I Wanna Hold Your Hand make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly situational comedy (7 of 10) and sharp wit (6 of 10).

Will I feel good after watching I Wanna Hold Your Hand?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting movie: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for hopefulness and 7 for wholesome.

What tropes does I Wanna Hold Your Hand use?

Dogged Nice GuyThe Oldest ProfessionExpySqueeBroad StrokesForeign Culture FetishThe VampCelebrity ResemblanceFangirlsCeleb CrushHeel–Face TurnCrowd Songand 26 more

TV Tropes lists 38 tropes for it, including Dogged Nice Guy, The Oldest Profession, and Expy.