The 2019 romantic comedy Yesterday, directed by Richard Curtis and Danny Boyle, airs on BBC3 tonight at 11.20pm and is available to stream on BBC iPlayer. The film follows a struggling musician who discovers he is the only person who remembers The Beatles.
Plot and Premise
Set in an alternate reality, the film stars Himesh Patel as a musician who wakes up in a world where nobody knows The Beatles. He begins performing their songs, becomes famous, but struggles with the weight of his secret.
The film includes much of The Beatles' music, with the filmmakers reportedly paying $10 million for the rights, with approval from the band's families or members.
Cast and Cameos
Patel leads a British cast including Lily James, Joel Fry, and Kate McKinnon. Ed Sheeran and James Corden also make appearances.
Viewers on Rotten Tomatoes praised the film. One said: "I didn't expect to like the movie as much as I did. I was having 'an off day' and just wanted to see something mindless that didn't require a lot of brain cells. This movie left me leaving the theatre in a happy, uplifting mood! It was light-hearted, sweet, and a real mood lifter."
Box Office Success
Yesterday grossed $154.6 million worldwide against a production budget of $26 million, receiving critical acclaim and five-star reviews.
One viewer commented: "What a pleasant surprise. It's a genuinely delightful, wholly original film supported by earnest performances from a talented young cast. One particular scene (the scene) will put tears in the eyes of the deepest cynic. A beautiful 2 hours well spent at the movies."
