Nowhere Boy
“As a boy all John Lennon needed was love.”
Synopsis
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.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Official UK TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2010-02-26
Top Cast
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Aaron Taylor-Johnson
John Lennon
Anne-Marie Duff
Julia Lennon
Kristin Scott Thomas
Mimi Smith
David Threlfall
George Toogood Smith
David Morrissey
Bobby Dykins
Thomas Brodie-Sangster
Paul McCartney
Josh Bolt
Pete Shotton
Ophelia Lovibond
Maria Kennedy
Andrew Buchan
Michael Fishwick
James Johnson
Stan Parkes
James Jack Bentham
Rod Davis
Jack McElhone
Eric Griffiths
Sam Bell
George Harrison
Colin Tierney
Alf Lennon
Kerrie Hayes
Corrine, Marie's Friend
Paul Ritter
Pobjoy, headmaster
Chris Coghill
Cunard Yank
Dan Armour
Percy Phillips
Release History & Theatrical Window
Sofia Film Fest
Festival / Special Debut
October 15, 2010
Wide Cinema Exhibition
June 15, 2011
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$1.5M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$6.6M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
4.39x
+$5.1M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Sam Taylor-Johnson
- Screenplay & Story
- Matt Greenhalgh
- Original Score
- Alison Goldfrapp, Will Gregory
- Original Title
- Nowhere Boy
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
- Production Budget
- $1.5M
- Worldwide Gross
- $6.6M
- Production Studios
- Lipsync Productions, Ecosse Films, UK Film Council, Film4 Productions, Northwest Vision and Media, HanWay Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Sam Taylor-Johnson
Matt Greenhalgh
Alison Goldfrapp, Will Gregory
Seamus McGarvey
Lisa Gunning
Jon Diamond, Robert Bernstein, Kevin Loader, Tim Haslam, Douglas Rae
Department Leadership Roster
Robert Bernstein
Producer
Sam Taylor-Johnson
Director
Matt Greenhalgh
Screenplay
Kevin Loader
Producer
Andy Bennett
Stunt Coordinator
Seamus McGarvey
Director of Photography
Alison Goldfrapp
Original Music Composer
Lisa Gunning
Editor
Alice Normington
Production Design
Julian Day
Costume Design
Will Gregory
Original Music Composer
Douglas Rae
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Nowhere Boy
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What is Nowhere Boy about?
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.
Who directed Nowhere Boy?
Nowhere Boy was directed by Sam Taylor-Johnson.
Who stars in Nowhere Boy?
The principal cast of Nowhere Boy includes Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Anne-Marie Duff, Kristin Scott Thomas, David Threlfall, David Morrissey.
When was Nowhere Boy released and how long is it?
Nowhere Boy was released in 2009 with a total runtime of 1h 38m.
What was the box office and production budget of Nowhere Boy?
Nowhere Boy had a reported production budget of $1.5M and grossed $6.6M at the worldwide box office (4.39 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for Nowhere Boy?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Nowhere Boy was composed by Alison Goldfrapp, Will Gregory.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Nowhere Boy?
Nowhere Boy holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: TP; GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.).