

What's Happening! The Beatles in the USA
1964, English. Directed by Albert Maysles & David Maysles.
Their historic 1st trip to the USA in 1964!
New York, USA, February 1964. Five grueling days in the life of George, John, Paul and Ringo, the Fab Four, The Beatles: the hysterical fan reception at JFK airport; several press conferences; in their rooms at the Plaza Hotel; in the backstage at the Ed Sullivan Show; hanging out with the legendary DJ Murray the K; and the frantic return home.
- Runtime
- 1h 10m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
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Cast & crew
- Albert MayslesDirector
- David MayslesDirector
- George HarrisonSelf - The Beatles Member
- John LennonSelf - The Beatles Member
- Paul McCartneySelf - The Beatles Member
- Ringo StarrSelf - The Beatles Member
- Brian EpsteinSelf - The Beatles Manager
- Mal EvansSelf - The Beatles Road Manager
- Cynthia LennonSelf - John's Wife
- Murray the KSelf - Radio DJ
- Ed SullivanSelf - TV Host
Details
- Released
- 16 October 1964
- Country
- United Kingdom, United States of America
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What's Happening! The Beatles in the USA isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 16 October 1964. (Checked 14 November 2026.)
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Who directed What's Happening! The Beatles in the USA?
What's Happening! The Beatles in the USA (1964) was directed by Albert Maysles and David Maysles and stars George Harrison, John Lennon, Paul McCartney.