Help!

1965, Movie, 1h 32min

An obscure Eastern cult that practices human sacrifice pursues Ringo after he unknowingly puts on a ceremonial ring (that, of course, won't come off). On top of that, a pair of mad scientists, members of Scotland Yard, and a beautiful but dead-eyed assassin all have their own plans for the Fab Four.

Country: United Kingdom

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7.1

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6.0

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Critic David Parkinson

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...far from the mediocrity some critics have suggested.

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In this 1965 adventure-comedy film, four friends find themselves on a wild journey across the world when a mysterious ring, unknowingly acquired by one of them, becomes the target of a dangerous cult's pursuit. As they try to escape and remove the ring from their friend's finger, they encounter a series of wacky characters and challenges, from a mad scientist and his shrink-ray to a bumbling group of Scotland Yard agents. Featuring seven classic songs, including "You've Got to Hide Your Love Away" and "Another Girl," this film takes its audience on a thrilling, pop-infused adventure from Buckingham Palace to the Bahamas. Can I help you with anything else?

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You can stream Help! on: Apple TV

What movies are similar to Help!? Toggle content

Some movies that have similar genres and were produced around the same time as Help! include The 3 Worlds of Gulliver, Easy Come, Easy Go, Bring a Little Loving, Barbarella, Hercules in New York, Donovan's Reef.

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Help! was released in theaters on October 15, 1965.