An obscure Eastern cult that practices human sacrifice pursues Ringo after he unknowingly puts on a ceremonial ring (that, of course, won't come off). On top of that, a pair of mad scientists, members of Scotland Yard, and a beautiful but dead-eyed assassin all have their own plans for the Fab Four.
Directed by Richard Lester
surreal
musical
cult
satire
mad scientist
Rank
#9 in 1965·#1676 overall
Trailer
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Letterboxd
3.7 / 5
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Cast
George Harrison
George
John Lennon
John
Paul McCartney
Paul
Ringo Starr
Ringo
Leo McKern
Clang
Eleanor Bron
Ahme
Victor Spinetti
Prof. Foot
Roy Kinnear
Algernon
John Bluthal
Bhuta
Patrick Cargill
Superintendent
Warren Mitchell
Abdul
Alfie Bass
Doorman
Crew
Richard Lester
Director
Marc Behm
Screenplay
David Watkin
Director of Photography
Paul McCartney
Songs
George Harrison
Songs
John Lennon
Songs
Julie Harris
Costume Design
Marc Behm
Story
Elias Howe
In Memory Of
Popular Reviews
490 reviews
vi
8.0★ · 12/11/16
Everyone laughs at Ringo's sudden apprehension.
Everyone laughs at Ringo's sudden apprehension.
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Brendon
7.0★ · 02/03/26
National Lampoon's Beatles' Vacations.> It's always Ringo.This was the most I've said "why the hell not" while watching a movie since...' Yellow Submarine'. I prefer the ladder in terms of visuals and how the songs are incorporated within the story, but I generally liked the plot more in 'Help!'. The Beatles are so nonchalant about the possibility of Ringo being sacrificed. It shouldn't work, but I wouldn't change a thing about it. The musical numbers and the hilarious sight gags are well directed by Richard Lester (I can't wait to rewatch 'A Hard Day's Night'). This movie had some fun stakes and villains, despite parts of the main antagonist feeling dated. There are great environments, fun visuals, Beatles songs, and generally 'why nots', that make it undoubtedly watchable.
National Lampoon's Beatles' Vacations.> It's always Ringo.This was the most I've said "why the hell not" while watching a movie since...' Yellow Submarine'. I prefer the ladder in terms of visuals and how the songs are incorporated within the story, but I generally liked the plot more in 'Help!'. The Beatles are so nonchalant about the possibility of Ringo being sacrificed. It shouldn't work, but I wouldn't change a thing about it. The musical numbers and the hilarious sight gags are well directed by Richard Lester (I can't wait to rewatch 'A Hard Day's Night'). This movie had some fun stakes and villains, despite parts of the main antagonist feeling dated. There are great environments, fun visuals, Beatles songs, and generally 'why nots', that make it undoubtedly watchable.
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ara
6.0★ · 11/02/25
I wish this wasn't so weirdly racist it has so many funny scenes 💔 other than that this is totally peak cinema
I wish this wasn't so weirdly racist it has so many funny scenes 💔 other than that this is totally peak cinema
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Ida
10.0★ · 04/10/26
Peak
Peak
Bella
5.5★ · 12/29/25
guys wait for ringo the bloods rushing to his head ☹️
guys wait for ringo the bloods rushing to his head ☹️
