musician,biography,based on true story,liverpool, england,dark past,hit by a car,new brighton england,woman director,1950s,1960s,aspiring musician,mother son relationship

Nowhere Boy (2009)

Poster for Nowhere Boy

As a boy all John Lennon needed was love.

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.

Where to watch Logo for JustWatch

Learn how to access geo-restricted content Open guide here.

Cast & Crew

Director
Sam Taylor-Johnson
  • Profile picture of Aaron Taylor-Johnson
    John Lennon Aaron Taylor-Johnson
  • Profile picture of Anne-Marie Duff
    Julia Lennon Anne-Marie Duff
  • Profile picture of Kristin Scott Thomas
    Mimi Smith Kristin Scott Thomas
  • Profile picture of David Threlfall
    George Toogood Smith David Threlfall
  • Profile picture of David Morrissey
    Bobby Dykins David Morrissey
  • Profile picture of Thomas Brodie-Sangster
    Paul McCartney Thomas Brodie-Sangster
  • Profile picture of Josh Bolt
    Pete Shotton Josh Bolt
  • Profile picture of Ophelia Lovibond
    Maria Kennedy Ophelia Lovibond

Videos

Recommendations

  • Poster for Chatroom
  • Poster for Angus, Thongs and Perfect Snogging
  • Poster for The Last Legion
  • Poster for Death of a Superhero
  • Poster for Christmas in Angel Falls
  • Poster for I Wanna Hold Your Hand
  • Poster for Kryptonite!
  • Poster for She's Beautiful When She's Angry

Keywords

  • musician
  • biography
  • based on true story
  • liverpool, england
  • dark past
  • hit by a car
  • new brighton england
  • woman director
  • 1950s
  • 1960s
  • aspiring musician
  • mother son relationship