Nowhere Boy (2009)

As a boy all John Lennon needed was love.

Nowhere Boy (2009) poster

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
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 98 min
Release Date:

Cast

Screenplay

Music: Will Gregory, Alison Goldfrapp
Cinematography: Seamus McGarvey
Editing: Lisa Gunning
Production: Lipsync Productions, Ecosse Films, UK Film Council, Film4 Productions, Northwest Vision and Media, HanWay Films
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Budget: $2M
Box Office: $7M
Original Language: en

Themes

The Complex Bond Between Mother and Son, Behind the Music: Artist Biopics, Musical Biography: The Legend's Story

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

Trailer

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Nowhere Boy about?
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.
Who directed Nowhere Boy?
Nowhere Boy was directed by Sam Taylor-Johnson.
Who stars in Nowhere Boy?
Nowhere Boy stars Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Anne-Marie Duff, Kristin Scott Thomas, David Threlfall, David Morrissey, Thomas Brodie-Sangster.
How long is Nowhere Boy?
Nowhere Boy has a runtime of 1h 38m (98 minutes).
What genre is Nowhere Boy?
Nowhere Boy is a Drama film.
What is the budget of Nowhere Boy?
Nowhere Boy had a budget of $2M.
How much did Nowhere Boy gross?
Nowhere Boy grossed $7M worldwide.
Where was Nowhere Boy produced?
Nowhere Boy was produced in United Kingdom.
What are the themes of Nowhere Boy?
The themes of Nowhere Boy include: The Complex Bond Between Mother and Son, Behind the Music: Artist Biopics, Musical Biography: The Legend's Story.