Nowhere Boy (2009)

As a boy all John Lennon needed was love.

• Drama

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.

Rating

7.2 / 10 (878 votes)

Release date

December 25, 2009

Runtime

1h 38m

Language

English

Director

Sam Taylor-Johnson

Status

Released