McCartney: The Hunt for the Lost Bass vs The Essence of Eva
McCartney: The Hunt for the Lost Bass has the higher audience score (8.4/10 against 8/10 for The Essence of Eva). The Essence of Eva is the shorter watch at 1h 22m compared with 1h 30m. The Essence of Eva is the older of the two (2025 against 2026). Both are documentary, music movies, so they suit a similar mood.
McCartney: The Hunt for the Lost Bass
The Essence of Eva| McCartney: The Hunt for the Lost Bass | The Essence of Eva | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 8.4/10 | ★ 8.0/10 |
| Year | 2026 | 2025 |
| Length | 1h 30m | 1h 22m |
| Genres | Documentary, Music | Documentary, Music |
| Country | United Kingdom | – |
| Director | Arthur Cary | Alex Fegan, Malcolm Willis |
| Main cast | Paul McCartney, Elvis Costello, Mike McGear, Klaus Voormann | Eva Cassidy |
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.
The Essence of Eva
Featuring unheard songs and exclusive archive footage, The Essence of Eva is a portrait of legendary singer Eva Cassidy from the perspective of her parents, family and friends.
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