Can't Buy Me Lunch: Another Look at The Rutles 2003
"THE HILARIOUS SEQUEL FROM ERIC IDLE!"
Two decades after *The Rutles: All You Need Is Cash* sent up the Beatles' legacy, Eric Idle returns with *Can't Buy Me Lunch: Another Look at The Rutles* (2003), a razor-sharp comedy-musical mockumentary that dives deeper into the absurd, enduring cu...
Director: Eric Idle
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is *Can't Buy Me Lunch: Another Look at The Rutles* (2003) about?
This sequel revisits the fictional Rutles, a Beatles parody band, through new interviews with real-life celebrities sharing how the absurd group influenced their lives. Think a mix of nostalgia, satire, and musical comedy that pokes fun at rock stardom itself.
Who directed *Can't Buy Me Lunch: Another Look at The Rutles*?
Eric Idle, the British comedy legend behind *Monty Python* and *The Rutles: All You Need Is Cash*, directed this follow-up.
Who stars in *Can't Buy Me Lunch: Another Look at The Rutles*?
The film features Eric Idle, Neil Innes, Ricky Fataar, John Halsey, Billy Connolly, and Carrie Fisher, along with guest appearances from other comedians and musicians.
Is *Can't Buy Me Lunch: Another Look at The Rutles* (2003) worth watching?
For fans of sharp comedy and Beatles-style satire, this short but sweet mockumentary delivers plenty of laughs and clever insights. While not as iconic as the original, its brief runtime and infectious energy make it a fun watch for music and comedy lovers alike.
How long is *Can't Buy Me Lunch: Another Look at The Rutles*?
The film runs for 56 minutes, making it a quick but satisfying comedic treat.
About Can't Buy Me Lunch: Another Look at The Rutles (2003) — The cult mockumentary sequel you didn't know was coming
Two decades after *The Rutles: All You Need Is Cash* sent up the Beatles' legacy, Eric Idle returns with *Can't Buy Me Lunch: Another Look at The Rutles* (2003), a razor-sharp comedy-musical mockumentary that dives deeper into the absurd, enduring cult phenomenon of the fake Fab Four. Directed by Idle himself and blending hilarious interviews with archival absurdity, the film invites legends like Carrie Fisher and Billy Connolly to reminisce—some sincerely, others gleefully deceived—about how The Rutles' silly satire shaped music, culture, and even their own lives. With infectious tunes, deadpan humor, and a knowing wink at rock mythology, this 56-minute TV movie captures the chaotic joy of fandom gone gloriously off the rails.
Packed with wit, musical numbers, and cameos from comedy royalty, *Can't Buy Me Lunch* (2003) revels in the joy of being tricked—intentionally—by a parody band that somehow outlasted its inspiration. Whether you're a Beatles buff, a comedy nerd, or just someone who enjoys a good laugh, Idle's follow-up is a love letter to the power of absurdity and the musicians who made it unforgettable. Where else can you find Ricky Fataar and Neil Innes trading barbs between songs while Eric Idle grins like a man who knows he's gotten away with it?