Nowhere Boy (2009)

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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.

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Nominated for 4 BAFTA Film Awards. Another 5 wins & 17 nominations See more awards »

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
	Aaron Johnson	...	John
	Kristin Scott Thomas	...	Mimi
	David Threlfall	...	Uncle George
	Josh Bolt	...	Pete Shotton
	Ophelia Lovibond	...	Marie
	Kerrie Hayes	...	Marie's Friend
	Angela Walsh	...	Schoolmistress
	Paul Ritter	...	Popjoy
	Richard Syms	...	Reverend
	Anne-Marie Duff	...	Julia
	James Johnson	...	Stan
	Alex Ambrose	...	Young John
	Angelica Jopling	...	Julia - Aged 8
	Abby Greenhalgh	...	Jackie (aged 6)
	David Morrissey	...	Bobby

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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

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

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Biography | Drama | Music

Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

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

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UK | Canada

Language:

English

Release Date:

25 December 2009 (Ireland) See more »

Also Known As:

Mi nombre es John Lennon See more »

Filming Locations:

Blackpool, Lancashire, England, UK See more »

Box Office

Opening Weekend:

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

Gross:

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

Company Credits

Production Co:

Ecosse Films, Film4, UK Film Council See more »

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Technical Specs

Runtime:

98 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1

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Trivia

Although the film is about John Lennon, best known for being the founding member of The Beatles, the film doesn't mention the bands name throughout the whole film. See more »

Goofs

Anachronisms: When John is riding on the bus roof, the roadside below has double yellow parking lines, which weren't introduced in the UK until 1960. See more »

Quotes

John: [shakes fist humorously at the air] Oh i'll get you back for that God!
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Connections

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

Soundtracks

"Mother"
Performed by John Lennon See more »

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