Nowhere Boy

Nowhere Boy (2009) is a drama film directed by Sam Taylor-Johnson rated 7.2/10.

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

James Jack Bentham

Rod Davis

Jack McElhone

Eric Griffiths