Nowhere Boy
"As a boy all John Lennon needed was love."
Originally released in 2009. Nowhere Boy is a drama film. directed by Sam Taylor-Johnson.
Starring Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Anne-Marie Duff, and Kristin Scott Thomas
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 25, 2009
16 years ago
Runtime
1h 38m
98 minutes total
User Rating
7.2/10
Great (847 votes)
Budget
$1.5M
Production budget
Box Office
$6.6M
4.4x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
Production
Director
Top Cast
Aaron Taylor-Johnson
as John Lennon
Anne-Marie Duff
as Julia Lennon
Kristin Scott Thomas
as Mimi Smith
David Threlfall
as George Toogood Smith
David Morrissey
as Bobby Dykins
Thomas Brodie-Sangster
as Paul McCartney
Josh Bolt
as Pete Shotton
Ophelia Lovibond
as Maria Kennedy
Andrew Buchan
as Michael Fishwick
James Johnson
as Stan Parkes
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $1,500,000
- Revenue
- $6,577,779
Production Companies
- Lipsync Productions
- Ecosse Films
- UK Film Council
- Film4 Productions
- Northwest Vision and Media
- HanWay Films
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...
Who directed Nowhere Boy?
Nowhere Boy was directed by Sam Taylor-Johnson.
How long is Nowhere Boy?
Nowhere Boy has a runtime of 1 hours and 38 minutes (98 minutes total).
When was Nowhere Boy released?
Nowhere Boy was released on December 25, 2009 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Nowhere Boy?
The main cast of Nowhere Boy includes Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Anne-Marie Duff, Kristin Scott Thomas, David Threlfall, David Morrissey.
Is Nowhere Boy worth watching?
Nowhere Boy has a user rating of 7.2/10 based on 847 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.