Yesterday (2019): cast, story & where to watch
2019 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 2019, Yesterday is a comedy, fantasy, romance and music film directed by Danny Boyle, running about 116 minutes. “Everyone in the world has forgotten The Beatles. Everyone except Jack…” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Jack Malik is a struggling singer-songwriter in an English seaside town whose dreams of fame are rapidly fading, despite the fierce devotion and support of his childhood best friend, Ellie. After a freak bus accident during a mysterious global blackout, Jack wakes up to discover that he's the only person on Earth who can remember The Beatles.
Who’s in it. Yesterday stars Himesh Patel as Jack Malik, Lily James as Ellie Appleton, Joel Fry as Rocky and Ed Sheeran as Ed Sheeran, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, Yesterday has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $154.6M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Yesterday page.
If you liked it. Fans of Yesterday tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Yesterday (2019)?
- In US, Yesterday is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Yesterday worth watching?
- Yesterday holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, fantasy, romance and music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Yesterday?
- Yesterday stars Himesh Patel, Lily James, Joel Fry, Ed Sheeran and Kate McKinnon.
- When was Yesterday released?
- Yesterday was released in 2019, with a runtime of about 116 minutes.