---
title: "Yesterday"
year: 2019
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/yesterday-2019"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 515195
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 116
community_rating: 6.7
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "PG-13"
---

# Yesterday (2019) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/yesterday-2019

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Yesterday is a film first released in 2019. Catalogued under Comedy, Fantasy, Music, Romance. Produced and broadcast by Working Title Films. Current status: Released.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A struggling musician wakes up in an alternate reality where only he remembers The Beatles."

### Why Watch
- features the music of The Beatles
- unique alternate reality premise

### Caveats & Content Note
- relies on a high-concept fantasy premise
- Tone & Suitability: The film carries a PG-13 rating.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: comedy, fantasy, music, romance

## Streaming Availability Matrix

Direct streaming licensing updates dynamically. Consult the live tracking interface at https://www.archytele.com/show/yesterday-2019#watch.

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Danny Boyle
- **Networks / Studios**: Working Title Films

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Himesh Patel** as *Jack Malik*
- **Lily James** as *Ellie Appleton*
- **Sophia Di Martino** as *Carol*
- **Ellise Chappell** as *Lucy*
- **Meera Syal** as *Sheila Malik*
- **Harry Michell** as *Nick*
- **Vincent Franklin** as *Brian*
- **Joel Fry** as *Rocky*
- **Michael Kiwanuka** as *Michael Kiwanuka*
- **Karma Sood** as *Young Jack*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What is the release year of Yesterday?
The film was released in 2019.

### Q: What is the film's runtime?
The film runs for 1 hour and 56 minutes.

### Q: What genres does the film belong to?
It encompasses comedy, fantasy, music, and romance.

### Q: Who is the main character?
The main character is a struggling musician named Jack.

### Q: What is the central premise?
Jack realizes he is the only person on Earth who remembers The Beatles after waking up in an alternate reality.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Yesterday — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/515195)

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*Generated by Archytele Open Intelligence Systems. Data verified against TMDB and JustWatch APIs.*