No Hamburg, No Beatles

No Hamburg, No Beatles is a music documentary that explores the influence of Hamburg, Germany, on the early development of the Beatles. In the early 1960s, before achieving global fame, the members of the band, previously known as the Quarrymen, performed in the city's nightclub scene. The film examines how the environment of postwar Hamburg, characterized by its neon streets and underworld elements, served as a training ground where the young, unknown musicians refined their craft. This period of professional growth is presented as a key factor in the band's eventual rise to international stardom by the time of their final visit to the city in 1966.

The film was directed and written by Roger Appleton. It features archive footage of John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, Ringo Starr, and Stuart Sutcliffe, alongside Pete Best. The production includes a credited cast of 35 people and has a runtime of 55 minutes. Since its release on December 6, 2024, the documentary has received a rating of 6.6/10 on IMDb based on 121 votes.