Nowhere Boy (2009)

Drama • PT1H38M

Nowhere Boy

Overview

A rebellious teenager, future Beatle John Lennon lives with his Aunt Mimi in working-class mid-1950s Liverpool, England. Mimi's husband suddenly dies, and John spies his mother Julia at the funeral. Despite Mimi's misgivings, John intends to have a real relationship with his mother. Julia introduces him to popular music and the banjo and, though a family conflict looms, young John is inspired to form his own band.

Director: Sam Taylor-Johnson

Top Cast

  • Aaron Taylor-Johnson as John Lennon
  • Anne-Marie Duff as Julia Lennon
  • Kristin Scott Thomas as Mimi Smith
  • David Threlfall as George Toogood Smith
  • David Morrissey as Bobby Dykins

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