Nowhere Boy
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.
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Frequently asked questions about Nowhere Boy
Where can I watch Nowhere Boy in the United States?
Nowhere Boy is available to stream on Criterion Channel, Lionsgate+ Amazon Channels, Kanopy, Hoopla, Fawesome, and Fandango at Home Free in the United States, and to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and Amazon Video. Streaming availability is provided by JustWatch and can change over time.
Can I watch Nowhere Boy for free?
Nowhere Boy streams free with ads in the United States on Kanopy, Hoopla, Fawesome, and Fandango at Home Free. A subscription is not required, though the service may ask you to register.
What are the ratings for Nowhere Boy?
Nowhere Boy scores 7.2 on The Movie Database, 7.1 on IMDb, 74% on Rotten Tomatoes, and 72 on Metacritic.
Who stars in Nowhere Boy?
Nowhere Boy stars Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Anne-Marie Duff, Kristin Scott Thomas, David Threlfall, and David Morrissey. Sam Taylor-Johnson is the director.
How long is Nowhere Boy?
Nowhere Boy runs 1h 38m (98 minutes).
When did Nowhere Boy come out?
Nowhere Boy was released on December 25, 2009.
Which studio made Nowhere Boy?
Nowhere Boy was produced by Lipsync Productions, Ecosse Films, and UK Film Council in the United Kingdom.
What was the budget for Nowhere Boy?
Nowhere Boy was made on a budget of $1,500,000.
How much did Nowhere Boy make at the box office?
Nowhere Boy grossed $6,577,779 worldwide, against a budget of $1,500,000.
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