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6.7 / 10(4,397 votes)IMDbPG-1320191h 56m$154.6M Worldwide GrossUnited Kingdom, United States of America

Yesterday

“Everyone in the world has forgotten The Beatles. Everyone except Jack…”

Synopsis

A struggling musician realizes he's the only person on Earth who can remember The Beatles after waking up in an alternate reality where the group was forgotten.

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Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes

Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.

US TrailerOfficial

Type: Trailer • Published 2019-02-12

Release History & Theatrical Window

World Premiere

Sydney Film Festival

Festival / Special Debut

Theatrical Premiere

June 28, 2019

Wide Cinema Exhibition

4K UHD / Blu-ray Debut

November 8, 2019

Physical Home Media

Financials & Box Office Performance

ReleasedBlockbuster Success (5.95x ROI)

Production Budget

$26M

Filming & production cost

Worldwide Gross

$154.6M

Total global ticket sales

Box Office Return

5.95x

+$128.6M net gain

Theatrical Status

Mega Hit

Box office tier

Budget: $26MWorldwide: $154.6M

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Danny Boyle
Screenplay & Story
Richard Curtis
Original Score
Daniel Pemberton
Original Title
Yesterday
Country of Origin
United Kingdom, United States of America
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
1h 56m
Production Budget
$26M
Worldwide Gross
$154.6M
Production Studios
Working Title, Working Title Films

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Danny Boyle

Screenplay & Story

Richard Curtis, Jack Barth

Original Score & Music

Daniel Pemberton

Director of Photography

Jeremy Braben, Steven Hall, Christopher Ross

Film Editing

Jon Harris

Producers

Tim Bevan, Bernard Bellew, Danny Boyle, Lee Brazier, Richard Curtis

Department Leadership Roster

Moin Uddin

Production Design

Liza Bracey

Costume Design

Steven John Brown

Steven John Brown

Stunt Coordinator

Julian Spencer

Stunt Coordinator

Tim Bevan

Tim Bevan

Producer

Danny Boyle

Danny Boyle

Director

Richard Curtis

Richard Curtis

Screenplay

Jon Harris

Jon Harris

Editor

Patrick Rolfe

Production Design

Bernard Bellew

Producer

Danny Boyle

Danny Boyle

Producer

Richard Curtis

Richard Curtis

Producer

Eric Fellner

Eric Fellner

Producer

Matthew James Wilkinson

Producer

Christopher Ross

Director of Photography

Age Classification & Content Advisories

Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.

Primary: PG-13

PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.

International Certification Matrix

Australia (ACB)M

Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.

Germany (FSK)0

FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.

France (CNC)U

Tous publics — Universal audience.

United Kingdom (BBFC)12A

12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.

United States (MPAA)PG-13

Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.

Official cinematic photography and background stills for Yesterday.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Yesterday

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is Yesterday about?

A struggling musician realizes he's the only person on Earth who can remember The Beatles after waking up in an alternate reality where the group was forgotten.

Who directed Yesterday?

Yesterday was directed by Danny Boyle.

Who stars in Yesterday?

The principal cast of Yesterday includes Himesh Patel, Lily James, Sophia Di Martino, Ellise Chappell, Meera Syal.

When was Yesterday released and how long is it?

Yesterday was released in 2019 with a total runtime of 1h 56m.

What was the box office and production budget of Yesterday?

Yesterday had a reported production budget of $26M and grossed $154.6M at the worldwide box office (5.95 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).

Who composed the musical score for Yesterday?

The original motion picture soundtrack for Yesterday was composed by Daniel Pemberton.

What is the age rating and content advisory for Yesterday?

Yesterday holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); DE: 0 (FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.); FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.); GB: 12A (12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).