I Wanna Hold Your Hand
Seen it?1978 | 99 min | Comedy, Music
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
Critics loved it (90% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had a lukewarm 6.3 out of 10 from audiences. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who wants a laugh. If you loved This Is Spinal Tap, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Light and funny.
- The pace
- Breezy, at 1 hr 39 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated PG. Worth a look first if you have very young kids.
- Made in 1978: an older pace and style.
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
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.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsVery strong
90% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesBelow par
6.3 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerSolid
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 74K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Robert Zemeckis
- Nancy AllenPam Mitchell
- Bobby Di CiccoTony Smerko
- Marc McClureLarry Dubois
- Susan Kendall NewmanJanis Goldman
- Theresa SaldanaGrace Corrigan
- Wendie Jo SperberRosie Petrofsky
- Eddie DeezenRichard 'Ringo' Klaus
- Christian JuttnerPeter Plimpton
- Will JordanEd Sullivan
- Read MorganPeter's Father