Nowhere Boy (2009)

7.2/10 98 min Drama

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.

Cast

Aaron Taylor-Johnson

John Lennon

Anne-Marie Duff

Julia Lennon

Kristin Scott Thomas

Mimi Smith

David Threlfall

George Toogood Smith

David Morrissey

Bobby Dykins

Thomas Brodie-Sangster

Paul McCartney

Josh Bolt

Pete Shotton

Ophelia Lovibond

Maria Kennedy

Andrew Buchan

Michael Fishwick

Jack McElhone

Eric Griffiths

Colin Tierney

Alf Lennon

Kerrie Hayes

Corrine, Marie's Friend

Paul Ritter

Pobjoy, headmaster

Chris Coghill

Cunard Yank

Sam Wilmott

Colin Hanton

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