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Nowhere Boy (2009)

R 98 min  -  Biography | Drama | Music  -   25 December 2009 (Ireland)
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A chronicle of John Lennon's first years, focused mainly in his adolescence and his relationship with his stern aunt Mimi, who raised him, and his absentee mother Julia, who re-entered his life at a crucial moment in his young life.

Director:

Sam Taylor-Wood

Writer:

Matt Greenhalgh (screenplay), and 1 more credit »
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Aaron Johnson ...
Kristin Scott Thomas ...
David Threlfall ...
Josh Bolt ...
Ophelia Lovibond ...
Marie
Kerrie Hayes Kerrie Hayes ...
Marie's Friend
Angela Walsh Angela Walsh ...
Schoolmistress
Paul Ritter Paul Ritter ...
Popjoy
Richard Syms Richard Syms ...
Reverend
Anne-Marie Duff ...
James Johnson James Johnson ...
Stan
Alex Ambrose Alex Ambrose ...
Angelica Jopling Angelica Jopling ...
Abby Greenhalgh Abby Greenhalgh ...
Jackie (aged 6)
David Morrissey ...
Bobby
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Storyline

The story of John Lennon's childhood and teenage years from 1944 to 1960, his relationship with his aunt Mimi and his mother Julia -the two dominant women in the first part of his life-, his first meeting with Paul McCartney and George Harrison, their friendship, their love for music and the birth of The Beatles. Written by CynthiaPowell  

Plot Summary | Plot Synopsis

Plot Keywords:

Adolescence | Love | 1960s | The Beatles | Childhood  | See more »

Taglines:

As a boy all John Lennon needed was love. See more »

Genres:

Biography | Drama | Music

Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for language and a scene of sexuality See all certifications »

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Details

Country:

UK | Canada

Language:

English

Release Date:

(Ireland) See more »

Also Known As:

Mi nombre es John Lennon See more »

Box Office

Opening Weekend:

£148,157 (UK) (27 December 2009) (172 Screens)

Gross:

$1,445,366 (USA) (5 December 2010)
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Technical Specs

Runtime:

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1
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Did You Know?

Trivia

In John's room at Mendips, a drawing on the wall -- of a soccer player and two officials -- appears on the cover of John Lennon's 1974 solo album "Walls And Bridges." See more »

Goofs

Anachronisms: A Pono ukulele is shown in the music shop, a brand that didn't exist until the 1980s. See more »

Quotes

John: Is nowhere full of geniuses, sir? Because then I do probably belong there.
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Connections

Referenced in Sam Taylor Wood's Nowhere Boy (2009) See more »

Soundtracks

"Shake, Rattle and Roll"
Performed by Elvis Presley See more »