Nowhere Boy (2009)
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.
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
- James Johnson - Stan Parkes
Screenplay
- Matt Greenhalgh (Screenplay)
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.