Nowhere Boy

Drama

2009

R | 98 minutes

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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 image
Aaron Taylor-Johnson
Anne-Marie Duff image
Anne-Marie Duff
Kristin Scott Thomas image
Kristin Scott Thomas
David Threlfall image
David Threlfall
David Morrissey image
David Morrissey
Thomas Brodie-Sangster image
Thomas Brodie-Sangster
Josh Bolt image
Josh Bolt
Ophelia Lovibond image
Ophelia Lovibond
Andrew Buchan image
Andrew Buchan
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Nowhere Boy
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