Imagine: John Lennon

Looking for a documentary that treats its subject seriously? Imagine: John Lennon does. It knows exactly what kind of film it is from the opening scene, and never loses that thread. 89 viewers have already rated it on TMDB — the kind of consensus that does not happen by accident. John Lennon's involvement signals a level of cooperation that is hard to secure. Put it on tonight and see for yourself.

Whatever else is competing for your attention this week, Imagine: John Lennon is worth clearing space for. Imagine: John Lennon resists the urge to oversimplify a subject that deserves better. The biography of former Beatle, John Lennon—narrated by Lennon himself—with extensive material from Yoko Ono's personal collection, previously unseen footage from Lennon's private archives, and interviews with David Bowie, his first wife Cynthia, second wife Yoko Ono and sons Julian and Sean. The involvement of John Lennon and Yoko Ono signals a level of access rarely granted. It hit screens in 1988. The restraint in Imagine: John Lennon is what makes it trustworthy — it does not need to editorialise to make its point. It delivers reliably on what it promises, which is more than most of its competition manages.

Imagine: John Lennon is the kind of documentary you immediately want to recommend to someone else. It rewards viewers regardless of what else is in their watch history. The complete film is available and best experienced without too much prior knowledge of where it goes. The subject drives every choice here, not the other way around. The kind of production you finish and immediately want to read more about.

Imagine: John Lennon was released in 1988, directed by Andrew Solt. The full 100-minute film is available to watch now. Find exactly where it's streaming below, and TV Butler Pro makes it effortless to track your progress as you go. Just search the name, and Butler finds it instantly, tells you which service has it, and remembers exactly where you left off.