Yellow Submarine (1968) poster

Yellow Submarine (1968)

Music, Animation, Adventure, Comedy, Fantasy • 1h 30m

Director: George Dunning

Cast: Paul Angelis, John Clive, Dick Emery, Geoffrey Hughes, Lance Percival, Peter Batten, George Harrison, John Lennon, Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr

Best English-friendly & audio release

Audio notes:

1999 DVD has an exclusive music only track not ported to any other release

Updated 5 months ago

Best video release

2012 Blu-ray for UK edit

1987 US LaserDisc for US edit

About the film

The wicked Blue Meanies take over Pepperland, eliminating all color and music. As the only survivor, the Lord Admiral escapes in the yellow submarine and journeys to Liverpool to enlist the help of the Beatles.

Alternative Titles: The Beatles' Yellow Submarine

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Best Video:

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Video Notes:

Italy Eagle Pictures has DV, better encode, and no brightness shifts compared to Lionsgate 4K Blu-ray

Best Audio:

Lionsgate 4K Blu-ray for the original Dolby Atmos mix

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