Marley vs McCartney: The Hunt for the Lost Bass

McCartney: The Hunt for the Lost Bass has the higher audience score (8.4/10 against 7.6/10 for Marley). McCartney: The Hunt for the Lost Bass is the shorter watch at 1h 30m compared with 2h 24m. Marley is the older of the two (2012 against 2026). Both are documentary, music movies, so they suit a similar mood.

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MarleyMcCartney: The Hunt for the Lost Bass
Audience score★ 7.6/10★ 8.4/10
Year20122026
Length2h 24m1h 30m
GenresDocumentary, MusicDocumentary, Music
Country–United Kingdom
DirectorKevin MacdonaldArthur Cary
Main castBob Marley, Ziggy Marley, Rita Marley, Bunny Wailer, Jimmy CliffPaul McCartney, Elvis Costello, Mike McGear, Klaus Voormann

Synopsis

Marley

Bob Marley's universal appeal, impact on music history and role as a social and political prophet is both unique and unparalleled. Directed by Academy Award-winning director Kevin Macdonald (The Last King of Scotland), MARLEY is the definitive life story of the musician, revolutionary, and legend, from his early days to his rise to international superstardom. Made with the support of the Marley family, the film features rare footage, incredible…

McCartney: The Hunt for the Lost Bass

For over fifty years, the disappearance of Paul McCartney’s original Höfner bass has been one of rock ‘n’ roll’s enduring mysteries. The Hunt for the Lost Bass tells the extraordinary story of this iconic instrument, and the fan powered quest to find it.

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