The Rutles: All You Need Is Cash is a mockumentary that parodies the rise and fall of the Beatles. The film tells the fictional story of the Rutles, a band from Liverpool who become a worldwide sensation in the 1960s.
The Rutles are portrayed by a group of actors, including Eric Idle, who also wrote and directed the film. The movie features interviews with the band members, their friends and family, and music industry insiders, all of whom provide hilarious anecdotes and insights into the band's history.
The film's soundtrack consists of original songs that spoof various Beatles' hits, such as "All You Need Is Love" becoming "All You Need Is Cash," and "Penny Lane" becoming "Piggy in the Middle."
The Rutles' popularity eventually wanes, and the band members go their separate ways. The film's ending reveals that they each went on to successful careers in different fields, but still fondly remember their time as the Rutles.
The film was released in 1978 and was a hit with audiences and critics alike, with many praising its clever humor and spot-on parody of the Beatles' story. It has since become a cult classic and is often cited as one of the most successful and best-loved mockumentaries of all time.