Nowhere Boy (2009)

EnglishFilm200998 minDrama★ 7.2/10

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.

Directed by

Sam Taylor-Johnson

Starring

Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Anne-Marie Duff, Kristin Scott Thomas

Music

Alison Goldfrapp, Will Gregory

Released

2009-12-25

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