I Wanna Hold Your Hand
1978, English. Directed by Robert Zemeckis.
Some girls will do anything to meet their idols.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 39m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.3/10 from 123 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Cast & crew
- Robert ZemeckisDirector
- 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
- Claude Earl JonesAl
- James HoughtonEddie
Details
- Released
- 1 April 1978
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Bob Gale, Robert Zemeckis
- Budget
- $2.7M
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What I Wanna Hold Your Hand is based on
I Wanna Hold Your Hand is based on a true story.
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I Wanna Hold Your Hand: quick answers
Is I Wanna Hold Your Hand worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.3/10 from 123 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is I Wanna Hold Your Hand?
I Wanna Hold Your Hand runs 99 minutes (1h 39m).
Does I Wanna Hold Your Hand have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for I Wanna Hold Your Hand. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
I Wanna Hold Your Hand parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
I Wanna Hold Your Hand is rated PG in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is I Wanna Hold Your Hand on?
I Wanna Hold Your Hand isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 1 April 1978. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like I Wanna Hold Your Hand?
If you liked I Wanna Hold Your Hand, try Josie and the Pussycats, Rock 'n' Roll High School, A Hard Day's Night.
Who directed I Wanna Hold Your Hand?
I Wanna Hold Your Hand (1978) was directed by Robert Zemeckis and stars Nancy Allen, Bobby Di Cicco, Marc McClure.
What is I Wanna Hold Your Hand based on?
I Wanna Hold Your Hand is based on a true story.