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The Beatles and India was acquired for HBO Max in Latin America in a September 2021 announcement. That announcement did not specify a launch date or confirm that the documentary is currently available in any particular country. Check the local Max catalog before planning to watch.
Was The Beatles and India released on HBO Max?
Abacus Media Rights announced on 21 September 2021 that HBO Max had acquired The Beatles and India for Latin America. This was a regional rights announcement—not evidence of a worldwide launch, a country-by-country release schedule, or the film’s current catalog status. Abacus Media Rights’ announcement does not give a specific streaming date.
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Because streaming rights and catalogs can change, the announcement alone cannot establish whether the film is watchable on Max in a particular Latin American country today. Search the service in the country where you plan to watch. The film’s official website uses “Now Streaming” language, but it does not identify a current HBO Max catalog by country.
What is the documentary about?
The Beatles and India is a 2021 feature documentary directed by Ajoy Bose with Peter Compton. It explores the Beatles’ engagement with Indian culture and philosophy, including their 1968 stay at a spiritual retreat, and considers how that experience influenced their music. The film was inspired by Bose’s book Across the Universe: The Beatles in India.
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The British Council’s 2025 screening description says the film draws on archival footage, photographs, eyewitness accounts, expert commentary and filming at locations across India. The BBFC classification record lists an approximate runtime of 96 minutes.
Which territories and distributors were named?
In its 2021 announcement, Abacus Media Rights listed the following buyers and territories. These are historical distribution details, not confirmation of present-day availability.
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| Territory | Buyer or platform named in the 2021 announcement |
|---|---|
| Latin America | HBO Max |
| United Kingdom | Channel 4 |
| United States and Canada | BritBox North America |
| Australia | Foxtel |
| New Zealand | Rialto Channel |
| Russia | Channel One |
| Spain | A Contracorriente Films |
The announcement does not provide individual country launch dates or say whether those services still carry the film. Check each local service or distributor for current listings.
How else can you watch it?
A physical DVD release is documented in MVD’s June 2022 catalog, and a Prime Video listing displays DVD and Blu-ray formats. Those records establish that physical editions were listed, not that they are in stock now. Check the retailer’s current product page for edition, format and availability.
The official film site offers a trailer. For streaming, use the catalog available in your country; for a disc, verify that the specific edition is currently offered.
Independent reader supportYour contribution helps us test, update, and keep practical guides available for everyone.Who made the film?
Ajoy Bose directed the documentary with Peter Compton, whom Abacus describes as a cultural researcher and co-director. The distributor identifies Reynold D’Silva, founder and CEO of Silva Screen Music Group, as producer. Jonathan Ford, managing director of Abacus Media Rights, said of the acquisition: “We’re thrilled to see such early interest in this extraordinary documentary.”
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