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Nowhere Boy (2009)

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.

  • Drama

Top billed cast

  • Photo of Aaron Taylor-JohnsonAaron Taylor-JohnsonJohn Lennon
  • Photo of Anne-Marie DuffAnne-Marie DuffJulia Lennon
  • Photo of Kristin Scott ThomasKristin Scott ThomasMimi Smith
  • Photo of David ThrelfallDavid ThrelfallGeorge Toogood Smith
  • Photo of David MorrisseyDavid MorrisseyBobby Dykins
  • Photo of Thomas Brodie-SangsterThomas Brodie-SangsterPaul McCartney
  • Photo of Josh BoltJosh BoltPete Shotton
  • Photo of Ophelia LovibondOphelia LovibondMaria Kennedy
  • Photo of Andrew BuchanAndrew BuchanMichael Fishwick
  • Photo of James JohnsonJames JohnsonStan Parkes

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