IMDb 6.6 2009 HD

The Beatles: Parting Ways

The Beatles: Parting Ways

2009
Documentary Music
53 min NR USA
6.5 / 10
6.6 IMDB

Parting Ways treats The Beatles with the respect they deserve and details their lives since the world's number one band fell apart.

Personnel // Cast & Crew

Director Gillian Bartlett
Starring
Pattie Boyd / Eric Clapton / George Harrison / John Lennon / Ringo Starr / Paul McCartney

How Viewers Describe This Film

Common themes and sentiments

respectful insightful poignant reflective personal retrospective contemplative detailed candid melancholic curious

Reviews

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Sophia Chen
Apr 30, 2026
4.0 / 5
4.0

A poignant exploration of the human side of global superstardom. 'The Beatles: Parting Ways' navigates the post-band era with sensitivity and a clear admiration for its subjects. The film’s strength lies in its commitment to portraying the individual…

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Liam Davies
Apr 30, 2026
3.0 / 5
3.0

An earnest effort to document the lives of The Beatles post-fame. 'The Beatles: Parting Ways' aims for a respectful tone, and largely achieves it, presenting the former band members' solo journeys with due consideration. The participation of John…

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Isabelle Dubois
Apr 30, 2026
4.5 / 5
4.5

This is more than just a documentary; it's a thoughtful meditation on legacy and individuality. 'The Beatles: Parting Ways' excels in its empathetic portrayal of the members after the band’s seismic conclusion. The film treats The Beatles with…

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Marcus Thorne
Apr 30, 2026
3.5 / 5
3.5

'The Beatles: Parting Ways' attempts to navigate the complex aftermath of one of music's most significant breakups. It's a film that clearly values its subjects, presenting their post-band lives with a degree of reverence. The inclusion of John…

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Eleanor Vance
Apr 30, 2026
4.0 / 5
4.0

A tender and insightful examination of four lives forever intertwined by music and fame. 'The Beatles: Parting Ways' wisely sidesteps rehashing the well-trodden ground of their split, instead offering a respectful, almost elegiac, look at their individual paths.…

FAQs

Given the film's title, 'Parting Ways,' and its focus on their lives 'since the world's number one band fell apart,' it is unlikely to feature performances of The Beatles as a group. The narrative centres on their individual journeys and experiences after the dissolution of the band. While archival footage might be used, the core of the documentary is dedicated to exploring their lives as separate entities rather than reuniting them on screen.