If you are a true Beatles fan, this movie is like a treasure trove that you stumble upon but just can’t get enough of, but if you are not one, then this film will leave you with a fun, heart-warming experience like no other. Richard Curtis’ Yesterday is a delightful movie with a very ‘Love, Actually’ vibe to it that has managed to garner just as much affection.
The director of the film, Danny Boyle, made a great pairing of Himesh Patel and Lilly James as the leads and a plethora of very talented supporting actors such as Ed Sheeran, Kate McKinnon, and Joel Fry. Yesterday is a great movie that reintroduces the musical phenomenon that is the Beatles back into our consciousness, making sure that the music they created remains alive even 50 years after the band separated ways.
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Jack (Himesh Patel) is a frustrated yet desperate musician in the town of Lowestoft in the UK with no success in his career whatsoever despite the reassurances his manager Ellie Appleton gives him. But the very day Jack decides to give up, the entire world seems to have been hit with a blackout, during which he gets hit by a bus.
When Jack does get his consciousness back, he learns that he is now in a bizarre alternate reality where no one has ever heard the music by the Beatles. He starts by singing the music of the greatest rock band in the world, initially passing it off as his own.
The success he gains as the popular new music sensation drifts him apart from Ellie, who he realizes is the love of his life. What Jack faces now is an obligatory moral decision about his music and deciding what it is that he exactly needs to do.
The movie comes to a quite heart-warming and comforting end with a short montage of Jack and Ellie finally ending up as the couple they were destined to be and getting married to start a family, all on the tunes of “Ob-La-Di, Ob-La-Da.” The name of the film itself is inspired by a 1965 song by the Beatles called “Yesterday.”
Himesh Patel is a sensation to look out for, as the British actor contributes his singing and instrument playing in the movie. As expected, the soundtrack is staggering, inspired by the greatest band in history.
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More Movies like Yesterday
Done with the musical walk through memory lane that Yesterday provides? Well, worry no more because we have compiled a list of eleven more movies just like Yesterday that will hit that melodious spot for the music aficionado in you.
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Love & Mercy (2014)
This 2014 biographical drama starring Paul Dano and John Cusack as the two versions of Brian Wilson in different periods of time, is about the Beach Boys’ leader’s descent into mental illness. We are introduced to a 1960s Brian Wilson, working on his masterpiece ‘Pet Sounds’ while he stops his touring.
Simultaneously, an older Brian Wilson can be seen struggling under treatment, only to find some sort of comfort in Melinda Ledbetter, played by Elizabeth Banks. The film transcends inhuman portrayals of mental health and brings us a remarkable narration of the life of one of the greatest musical minds during his darkest times. Watch Love & Mercy now on Hulu or Amazon Prime Video.
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Nowhere Boy (2009)
Another musical drama, Nowhere Boy, is director Sam Taylor-Wood’s directorial debut based on the biography by Julia Baird about her half-brother, the music legend John Lennon. An intriguing account of the early days of the future Beatles legend, we follow a young Lennon from his days with his aunt in Liverpool to his introduction to popular music by his mother.
The film does an extraordinary job of making the life of the rebellious teen turned musical genius seem ground-to-earth and fill in the gaps of the history the fans already knew. Adding to the beautiful aesthetics of the film, which is sure to make you laugh and cry, is the incredible portrayal of the titular character by Aaron Taylor-Johnson. Watch Nowhere Boy now on Amazon Prime Video.
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Bohemian Rhapsody (2018)
Just like the hit song, the movie Bohemian Rhapsody is a multi-layer depiction of the life of the lead singer of the British rock band, Queen. The story about Freddie Mercury, played to perfection by Rami Malek, is an enthralling depiction and celebration of his music and works, leading up to their iconic live performance at Live Aid in 1985.
Bryan Singer intelligently uses the soundtrack of the film to create an absolute triumph of a biographical drama. Like the band itself, the film is grandly colorful and entertaining, mapping their first moments together to the release of their single, Bohemian Rhapsody. The Academy Award-winning film is now available to stream on YouTube or Google Play Movies.
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Rocketman (2019)
Taron Egerton brings to the big screen the biographical drama based on the life and works of Elton John through the 2019 movie Rocketman. The film is an account of the journey of a young boy named Reginald, from performing at local pubs to his rise to fame and chaos.
With Academy Award-winning music and great performances from the lead as well as the supporting cast of Kit Connor, Richard Madden, Jamie Bell, and Bryce Dallas Howard, this movie is must watch for fans of musical dramas. Watch this transfixing story about the success and downfall of the great musical legend now on Amazon Prime Video or Apple TV.
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Green Book (2018)
Peter Farrelly translated the true story of Don Shirley and bouncer Frank Vallelonga on the 1962 tour into a 2018 comedy-drama starring Mahershala Ali and Viggo Mortensen. Green Book is a film inspired by the friendship formed between the pianist and his protector and driver as they travel through South Africa which went on to transcend the boundaries of race and class.
An Academy Award winner, Green Book covers a lot of talking points, and it does so seamlessly with great performances by the leads who portray the multi-faceted characters and their nuances quite perfectly. The cinematography is another praise-worthy element of the film, coupled with heart-warming and truly funny moments alike. Watch Green Book now on Sony LIV.
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Last Days (2005)
Last Days, a 2005 film by Gus Van Sant, is a pre-emptive narration inspired by the life and last days of Kurt Cobain before his suicide. This definitive account of death through the use of drugs by the Nirvana frontman stars Michael Pitt as Blake, an isolated artist struggling with his overwhelming fame and drug addiction.
The imagery of what the singer must have gone through during his isolating days before death is commendably recreated by Sant in this slow-progressing observational film that is admired by many. Watch Last Days now on Netflix.
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Amadeus (1984)
A movie adapted from the stage play of the same name by Peter Shaffer is a period biography narrating the last few months of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s life. Bagging 8 Academy Awards after its release in 1984, Amadeus can easily be cited as one of the greatest achievements of cinematography, starring Tom Hulce as the Viennese composer, Mozart, and F. Murray Abraham as Antonio Salieri.
Told from the perspective of a jealous rival, the film captures the beauty of magnificent classical music to perfection. Set in the later half of 18th century Vienna, the filmography of the film was well-praised for the use of natural light and the cast of candles to give an authentic look. Watch Amadeus now on Amazon Prime Video.
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Soul (2020)
This Disney-Pixar venture is an insightful movie about reflecting on yourself and living each day of your life as it might be the last. Soul stars Jamie Foxx as the 46 years old Joe Gardener, with a passion for jazz music, who is forced to rethink the purpose of his life when he meets with a minor accident.
Tina Fey is also in the movie, playing the sarcastic yet upbeat ’22’, a soul who has spent many years in the Great Beyond because of her misbeliefs about the Earth. This animated feature does an exceptional job of showcasing our entry and exit from our lives on this planet, and the realm where the souls inhabit is beautifully created.
Soul is a whimsical musical dramedy based in a metaphysical realm which makes it easier for the audience to embrace the metaphorical concept of personality and in general, life. Watch Soul now on Disney Plus or Apple TV.
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Jersey Boys (2014)
Based on the Tony Award-winning musical from 2004, Clint Eastwood brings the screen adaptation of Jersey Boys, following the lives of Tommy, Nicky, Nick Massi, and Frankie, the four boys of a renowned band, The Four Seasons who become the target of threatening mafia and fall into debt.
John Lloyd Young, Vincent Piazza, Michael Lomenda, and more come together to portray the titular bunch of boys from the wrong side of the tracks who come together to create a 60s music sensation. Watch Jersey Boys now on Amazon Prime Video and Apple TV.
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Rock Star (2001)
Mark Wahlberg and Jennifer Aniston come together in this biographical music drama inspired by the life of Tim ‘Ripper’ Owens and the band Judas Priest. The film is a narration of the story of Chris ‘Izzy’ Cole, who goes from singing in a tribute band to being the lead singer of the band he idolizes.
When kicked out of the band he founded, things don’t look as glum as Izzy thought they might when he gets offered a position in the Steel Dragon, a band he’s been aspiring to play with and imitating for so long. Rock Star is definitely a go-to for fans of insane guitar riffs and rock music. Watch the film now on Amazon Prime Video.
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Begin Again (2013)
A story about a down-on-his-luck music producer and an aspiring young songwriter, Begin Again is a comedy-drama directed by John Carney. Keira Knightley and Mark Ruffalo star in this musical narration about Gretta and Dan, which accumulates into a warm and feel-good movie.
A chance encounter in a bar leads to a promising collaboration, both professional and personal, between these two people from a background in music. The film also stars big names like Adam Levine, James Corden, and Hailee Steinfeld. Watch Begin Again now on Apple TV or YouTube.
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