Movies like I Wanna Hold Your Hand

Almost Famous is a coming-of-age tale that follows a young music journalist on tour with a fictional rock band in the early 1970s. Its poignant exploration of fandom, music, and personal growth strikes a similar chord to the Beatles-infused mania of I Wanna Hold Your Hand.

Directed by Tom Hanks, That Thing You Do! encapsulates the rise of a pop band in the 1960s with a feel-good, comedic touch that's reminiscent of the energy in I Wanna Hold Your Hand. Fans of the latter will definitely groove to the catchy tunes and the nostalgic journey through a seminal era in music history.

Across the Universe is a jukebox musical that weaves Beatles’ songs into a love story set against the backdrop of the 1960s tumultuous counter-cultural movement. If I Wanna Hold Your Hand sparked your Beatles affection, this visually inventive film will be a pleasurable follow-up.

Sharing the theme of fan devotion, Detroit Rock City tells the story of four teenagers in the 1970s who go to extreme lengths to see their favorite band, KISS. Like I Wanna Hold Your Hand, it’s a road trip filled with humor, friendship, and rock and roll.

Backbeat delves into the early days of The Beatles, focusing particularly on the relationship between John Lennon and original bassist Stuart Sutcliffe. It offers a grittier backdrop to the same period that I Wanna Hold Your Hand captures with its light-heartened take on Beatlemania.