Nowhere Boy(2009)
As a boy all John Lennon needed was love.
Nowhere Boy 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.
Nowhere Boy (2009) is a drama film directed by Sam Taylor-Johnson, released on December 25, 2009 with a runtime of 1h 38m. It stars Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Anne-Marie Duff, Kristin Scott Thomas and David Threlfall. Viewers rate it 7.2 out of 10 across 874 ratings.
- Director:
- Sam Taylor-Johnson
- Writers:
- Matt Greenhalgh
- Producers:
- Robert Bernstein, Kevin Loader, Douglas Rae
- Cinematographer:
- Seamus McGarvey
- Composer:
- Alison Goldfrapp
- Production:
- Lipsync Productions, Ecosse Films, UK Film Council, Film4 Productions, Northwest Vision and Media, HanWay Films
- Budget:
- $1,500,000
- Revenue:
- $6,577,779
- Status:
- Released
Nowhere Boy (2009) Trailer
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Nowhere Boy Videos & Clips
Official trailers, teasers, clips and featurettes for Nowhere Boy.
Official UK Trailer
Trailer
Bus
Clip
Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Kristin Scott Thomas & Sam Taylor-Johnson on Nowhere Boy | Film4 Interview
Featurette
Aaron Johnson & Sam Taylor-Wood - BAFTA Film Awards in 2010 Red Carpet
Featurette
Nowhere Boy Cast & Crew
Main 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
James Johnson
as Stan Parkes
- James Jack Bentham
James Jack Bentham
as Rod Davis
Jack McElhone
as Eric Griffiths
Key crew
Directed by Sam Taylor-Johnson, written by Matt Greenhalgh, produced by Robert Bernstein, Kevin Loader and Douglas Rae.
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Nowhere Boy Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.2/10 from 874 ratings.
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Nowhere Boy – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Nowhere Boy online?
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Nowhere Boy (2009) is available to stream on Criterion Channel and Lionsgate+ Amazon Channels, and to rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home and Amazon Video. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Nowhere Boy?
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The main cast of Nowhere Boy (2009) includes Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Anne-Marie Duff, Kristin Scott Thomas, David Threlfall and David Morrissey. The film was directed by Sam Taylor-Johnson. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Nowhere Boy released?
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Nowhere Boy was released on December 25, 2009 and runs for 1h 38m.
Is Nowhere Boy worth watching?
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Nowhere Boy (2009) holds an average rating of 7.2 out of 10 from 874 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Nowhere Boy?
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Yes. The official Nowhere Boy trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.