George Harrison: Living in the Material World
2011 · Movie · 208 min · ★ 7.9
This documentary looks at the life and legacy of George Harrison, from his early days with The Beatles to his years as a solo artist and seeker. Told through archive footage and interviews, it paints a personal picture of a musician who was thoughtful, private, and deeply interested in more than fame.
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Streaming on HBO Max.
3 hours to watch · 2 episodes.
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Details
- Years
- 2011
- Release date
- 2011-11-12
- Network
- HBO
- Language
- English
- Runtime
- 208 min
About
You may like this if you enjoy music documentaries with a reflective, personal tone and plenty of rare footage; Not for you if you want a tightly guided story or a fast pace, and you may also enjoy The Beatles Anthology or No Direction Home: Bob Dylan.
Pros: rich archive footage; personal interviews; thoughtful subject focus | Cons: very long runtime; uneven flow; feels incomplete
Awards & recognition
- Broadcast Film Critics Association Award — Best Documentary Film · 2011
- BAFTA Award — Best Documentary · 2012 · nominated
- Broadcast Film Critics Association Award — Best Documentary Film · 2011 · nominated
- Directors Guild of America Award — Outstanding Directing – Documentaries · 2011 · nominated
Cast & crew
George Harrison
as Self (archive footage)
Paul McCartney
as Self
Klaus Voormann
as Self
Ringo Starr
as Self
John Lennon
as Self (archive footage)
Astrid Kirchherr
as Self
Pattie Boyd
as Self
Dhani Harrison
as Self
George Martin
as Self
Eric Clapton
as Self
Directed by Martin Scorsese