McCartney: The Hunt for the Lost Bass vs Reggae in a Babylon
McCartney: The Hunt for the Lost Bass has the higher audience score (8.4/10 against 7/10 for Reggae in a Babylon). Reggae in a Babylon is the shorter watch at 55m compared with 1h 30m. Reggae in a Babylon is the older of the two (1978 against 2026). Both are documentary, music movies, so they suit a similar mood.
| McCartney: The Hunt for the Lost Bass | Reggae in a Babylon | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 8.4/10 | ★ 7.0/10 |
| Year | 2026 | 1978 |
| Length | 1h 30m | 55m |
| Genres | Documentary, Music | Documentary, Music |
| Country | United Kingdom | – |
| Director | Arthur Cary | Wolfgang Büld |
| Main cast | Paul McCartney, Elvis Costello, Mike McGear, Klaus Voormann | Alton Ellis, Jimmy Lindsay, Christine McNabb, Wraydene McNabb, Ronnie 'Stepper' McQueen |
Synopsis
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.
Reggae in a Babylon
The young, gifted and black generation of the '70s who started the British Reggae movement is captured in this unique documentary. Groove to the smooth sounds and see rare footage.
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