Nowhere Boy 2009
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SplatA 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.
Videos & Photos
All 5 Videos & 245 Photos
cast
Full Cast & Crew
as John Lennon
as Julia Lennon
as Mimi Smith
as George Toogood Smith
as Bobby Dykins
as Paul McCartney
as Pete Shotton
as Maria Kennedy
as Michael Fishwick
as Stan Parkes
Director:
Writer:
Matt Greenhalgh
Stars:
Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Anne-Marie Duff, Kristin Scott Thomas, David Threlfall, David Morrissey, Thomas Brodie-Sangster, Josh Bolt, Ophelia Lovibond, Andrew Buchan, James Johnson,
Genres:
Drama
Release Date:
2009 (U.S.A)
Run Time:
98 min
MMPA Rating:
None
Critics Reviews
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“Unrelenting and human. This film doesn’t chase trends — it carves its own lane with heart and grit.”
“It’s rare to see a story this economical yet emotionally expansive. A quiet storm of a screenplay.”
“This is the kind of film that reminds you why producing indies matters. Vision, integrity, and something to say.”
“There’s a pulse to this performance-driven story. Raw, exposed, and honest. I’d audition for this world anytime.”
“A visual and emotional tightrope — and it never falls off. Confident filmmaking with soul.”
“Dialogue that feels lived-in. It doesn’t shout — it breathes. The writing feels like eavesdropping on real lives.”
“Impossibly polished for the budget. You can see the producing team hustled hard to make every frame count.”
Audience Reviews
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Stayed so true to the source material but still had its own must-see moments. A beautiful revival.
Overlong and bogged down in dark photography and art direction, this live action remake doesn’t come close to the magic that was the animated original.
My daughter and I absolutely loved this movie! The actors they selected were spot on compared to their animated version! A must see!!!!! Bravo!!!
im not a big fan of live action remakes, but this was solid!
Cast & Crew of
Nowhere Boy
Directors & Credit Writers
Credit Writers
Cast
as John Lennon
as Julia Lennon
as Mimi Smith
as George Toogood Smith
as Bobby Dykins
as Paul McCartney
as Pete Shotton
as Maria Kennedy
as Michael Fishwick
as Stan Parkes
as Rod Davis
as Eric Griffiths
as George Harrison
as Alf Lennon
as Corrine, Marie's Friend
as Pobjoy, headmaster
as Cunard Yank
as Percy Phillips
as Colin Hanton
as Len
as Nigel
as Ivan
as Reverend
as Schoolmistress
as Guitar Shop Guy
as Cafe Waitress
as Julia - aged 8
as Postman
as Teacher
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