Yesterday, a musical comedy directed by Danny Boyle, joins the Netflix catalog from July 25, 2025. This British film, written by Richard Curtis, imagines a world where the Beatles never existed. Starring Himesh Patel, Lily James and Ed Sheeran, the story follows a failed young musician who becomes a global star by performing the songs of the legendary band, which only he seems to know. An original idea for a film that blends humor, music and romance.
The trailer sets the tone: part musical tribute, part gentle satire, Yesterday is an accessible, universal tale.
Yesterday will be available on Netflix from July 25, 2025.
Synopsis: Yesterday everyone knew the Beatles, but today only Jack remembers their songs. He's about to become extremely famous. Jack Malik is a struggling singer-songwriter whose dreams are sinking into the sea around the small village where he lives in England, despite the encouragement of Ellie, his childhood best friend who has never stopped believing in him. After an accident with a bus during a strange blackout, Jack wakes up in a world where he discovers that the Beatles never existed... which will bring him face to face with a serious case of conscience.
What if the Beatles had never existed? This is the starting point for Yesterday, a contemporary musical that questions the place of artistic creation, collective memory and the relationship to success. The world of the film shifts after a worldwide blackout, revealing an alternative reality in which only Jack Malik remembers the songs of the famous Liverpool quartet. The plot hinges on this contrast between a world orphaned by universal music, and a man tempted to make the most of it.
Himesh Patel, in his first film role, plays Jack Malik with disarming simplicity. Lily James plays Ellie, his devoted friend and manager, whileEd Sheeran appears in his own self-deprecating role. The film also introduces some quirky secondary characters, including an ambitious agent played by Kate McKinnon. This eclectic cast contributes to the story's humor and romantic dimension.
Part romantic comedy, part musical satire, Yesterday appeals to an inter-generational audience. It will appeal to fans of pop music and the Beatles, but also to those who appreciate tales of personal destiny and feel-good comedies. The screenplay by Richard Curtis(Love Actually, Four Weddings and a Funeral) breathes a lightness and emotion typical of his work.
Our opinion of Yesterday
Yesterday is a musical that's touching, catchy and full of humor. The film is based on an original idea: what if the Beatles had never existed? The result is a rousing feel-good movie, driven by cult songs and a heartfelt romance between the characters played by Himesh Patel and Lily James. Some scenes are particularly funny, notably when Jack discovers that other cultural references have disappeared. A work that celebrates the impact of music on our lives, with emotion and lightness.
Yesterday is a British comedy directed by Danny Boyle, written by Richard Curtis, and released in 2019. The film tells the story of an anonymous musician who becomes famous in a world where the Beatles never existed. Part comedy, part romance, part musical tribute, it showcases the richness of the British band's repertoire while recounting a moving personal journey. Available on Netflix from July 25, 2025.
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