Nowhere Boy

(2009)Directed by Sam Taylor-Johnson98 minDrama
As a boy all John Lennon needed was love.

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.

Aaron Taylor-Johnsonas John Lennon
Anne-Marie Duffas Julia Lennon
David Threlfallas George Toogood Smith
David Morrisseyas Bobby Dykins
Thomas Brodie-Sangsteras Paul McCartney
Josh Boltas Pete Shotton
Ophelia Lovibondas Maria Kennedy
Andrew Buchanas Michael Fishwick
James Johnsonas Stan Parkes
James Jack Benthamas Rod Davis
Jack McElhoneas Eric Griffiths
Sam Bellas George Harrison
Colin Tierneyas Alf Lennon
Kerrie Hayesas Corrine, Marie's Friend
Paul Ritteras Pobjoy, headmaster
Chris Coghillas Cunard Yank
Dan Armouras Percy Phillips
Sam Wilmottas Colin Hanton
Frazer Birdas Len
Daniel Rossas Nigel
John Collinsas Ivan
RSRichard Symsas Reverend
Angela Walshas Schoolmistress