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

Anne-Marie Duff

Kristin Scott Thomas

David Threlfall

George Toogood Smith

David Morrissey

Thomas Brodie-Sangster

Josh Bolt

Ophelia Lovibond

Andrew Buchan

Michael Fishwick

Jack McElhone

Colin Tierney

Kerrie Hayes

Corrine, Marie's Friend

Paul Ritter

Pobjoy, headmaster

Chris Coghill

Sam Wilmott

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