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Nowhere Boy

Drama

2009, Movie, 1h 38min

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.

Country: Canada,United Kingdom

Director:

Sam Taylor-Johnson

Cast:

Kristin Scott Thomas,

David Morrissey,

Thomas Brodie-Sangster,

David Threlfall

Reviews

Critic Ian Freer

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Anchored by a strong central turn, Nowhere Boy crafts entertaining, small-scale drama out of Lennon’s huge-sized legend.

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Critic Roger Ebert

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...about a not remarkable childhood and youth in Liverpool, marred by the sudden death of his Uncle George...

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Critic Keith Phipps

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'Nowhere Boy' is modest in scope and more rewarding for it, highlighted by particularly strong performances by Thomas and Johnson...

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Ronny Svensson

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Ömsint skildring av Lennons liv innan Beatles.

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Critic Joakim Wedholm

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...en övertygande skiss där den som kan sin Lennon fyller i porträttet.

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Critic Lisa Brygger

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...maler sensitivt Lennon som et nuanceret bekendtskab, der er særdeles svær ikke at holde af med sin rebelske attitude og enorme drive...

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Frequently asked questions

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Nowhere Boy is a powerful and poignant film that tells the story of John Lennon's teenage years, from 1955 to 1960. The movie follows John's journey as he navigates his way through a difficult childhood, trying to find his place in the world. Raised by his aunt and uncle, Mimi and George Smith, after his mother, Julia Lennon, left him when he was five, John is a smart and troubled young man who is desperate for experience. He finds solace in rock and roll music and forms a band with his friend Paul McCartney. As they gain popularity, John's personal life is marked by tragedy, including the loss of his mother. The film explores themes of identity, family, and the power of music to heal and inspire. With a talented cast and crew, Nowhere Boy is a must-see for fans of Lennon and The Beatles, as well as anyone who loves a good coming-of-age story.

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Nowhere Boy was released in theaters on January 27, 2010.