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2010

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Liverpool, 1955. When teenage rebel John Lennon (Johnson) learns that his aunt Julia (Duff) is actually his biological mother, he finds his loyalties divided. He finds an escape from domestic pressures in his growing passion for skiffle music. Read more

Starring	Kristin Scott Thomas, Aaron Johnson, Anne-Marie Duff, David Morrissey
Director	Sam Taylor Wood
Genres	Drama

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- In some way or another, we all know about John Lennon, but this biopic of his early years growing up in 50s Liverpool may prove especially revealing. read more »
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  think you know everything about the Beatles..well watch this!
  
  I was lucky enough to go to the Preview at BAFTA a while ago, and also got to be an extra in the film. I figured I knew all about the Beatles, but this is the ... read more »
  
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  - arrancat
  - 10 reviews
  - Coventry
  - 15 Dec 2009 at 01:37
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  Brill, give it a whirl
  
  Classic viewing =D
  
  Amazing music, beautiful faces.
  
  Nowwhere Boy is going places.
  
  Brilliant cast, excellent watching more than ... read more »
  
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- - BambiDreams
  - 2 reviews
  - 30 Mar 2012 at 20:55
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  Very good
  
  We weren't sure what to expect with this film but it is very good!
  
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  - Nottingham, England
  - 23 Feb 2012 at 05:57
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  Excellent movie!
  
  Another Channel 4 winner.
  
  Excellently acted, a good storyline and a very interesting insight into the early years of John Lennon.
  
  Some ... read more »
  
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- - Enzuigiri
  - 36 reviews
  - Andover
  - 29 Jan 2012 at 13:29
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  Interesting story, well told
  
  Pretty good. Starts a bit limply but gets more emotional and absorbing as it goes on.
  
  Tells the story of John Lennon's adolescence in Liverpool ... read more »
  
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- - Svelling
  - 35 reviews
  - Altrincham
  - 22 Jan 2012 at 11:02
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  don't have to be beetles fan to enjoy it.
  
  I was never really a big beetles fan but still loved this film. Very well acted by everyone in it. Very well made and written. Gives a real insight to John ... read more »
  
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- - smokeychops
  - 422 reviews
  - newcastle under lyme
  - 30 Dec 2011 at 08:39
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  Was that what he was like, then?
  
  I liked the film and the portrayal but did not think that I would end up disliking John Lennon so much. I can imagine that he perhaps was a prat on occasions, ... read more »
  
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- - zimbaboy
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  - Cainscross
  - 29 Nov 2011 at 11:34
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  VERY GOOD BIOPIC OF A GENUIS
  
  NOWHERE BOY IS A VERY GOOD BIOPIC OF JOHN LENNONS EARLY LIFE GROWING UP AND MEETING HIS OTHER BANDMATES THAT WOULD BECOME THE BEATLES, ONE OF THE BEST BANDS ... read more »
  
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- - LITTLEGIBBERS
  - 22 reviews
  - Belfast
  - 25 Nov 2011 at 18:57
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  knowhere boy
  
  a film about john lennons early years, and how the beatles came to be a must for lovers of the beatles
  
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  - 20 Oct 2011 at 16:33
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  Superb insight into Lennon's early years
  
  This a must see to start to understand what made John Lennon the man he was.
  
  A very well acted and scripted film, even if your not into the Beatles ... read more »
  
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  - Devon
  - 18 Oct 2011 at 20:41
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  Fab & intriguing
  
  I loved this film even though we all know the story well enough by now. I love anything which stars Kristin Scott Thomas and thought Aaron Johnson gave an ... read more »
  
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  - 04 Oct 2011 at 10:11
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  think you know everything about the Beatles..well watch this!
  
  I was lucky enough to go to the Preview at BAFTA a while ago, and also got to be an extra in the film. I figured I knew all about the Beatles, but this is the ... read more »
  
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- 839950
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  - arrancat
  - 10 reviews
  - Coventry
  - 15 Dec 2009 at 01:37
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  From Out Of Nowhere
  
  Former Beatle John Lennon continues to hold endless fascination for biographers, documentary-makers and the general public at large. However, until director Sam... read more »
  
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- - Sabathius
  - 8 reviews
  - Rye
  - 05 Feb 2010 at 18:32
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  fantastic casting
  
  This film is simply brilliant, however i was dissapointed by the trailer which i think makes it out to be a bit cheesy. My boyfriend is an avid beatles fan and ... read more »
  
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  - devon, england
  - 18 Apr 2010 at 23:11
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  I loved it!
  
  I was half expecting it to have the corny hints to the Beatles all over it but was pleasantly surprised. The main character's story is easily enough to get ... read more »
  
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  - Alabama813
  - 18 reviews
  - London
  - 19 Aug 2010 at 00:56
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  Good Biopic
  
  Very watchable portrayal of John Lennon's adolescence. The Beatles phenomenon is already well documented and in this film it is just part of the background... read more »
  
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- - Benhuczek
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  - London
  - 02 Jan 2010 at 21:36
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  Half of what I say is meaningless
  
  This is a compelling and authentic biopic of Lennon's teenage years. Its depiction of a seminal moment in musical history (as inspiring and as pivotal as ... read more »
  
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- - ClockworkOrange
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  - Maidenhead
  - 02 Mar 2011 at 12:54
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  nowhere boy
  
  brilliant film.
  
  atmospheric, interesting, dark, and a rounded look at just what the hell was going on back then...
  
  kirstin scott-thomas is... read more »
  
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  - 08 Mar 2011 at 23:31
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  Nowhere Boy
  
  This is a playful, witty, heart rendering, outstandingly emotional film for the serious minded film goer. Its release at cinemas on Boxing Day 2009 was probably... read more »
  
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- - Sharon
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  - 03 Apr 2010 at 13:11
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  Really enjoyable
  
  A really enjoyable film. Interesting insight into the background of John Lennon and his rebellious, slightly dangerous personality. Very well directed with some... read more »
  
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- - Sef
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  - Lancaster
  - 03 Oct 2010 at 09:23
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  really enjoyed
  
  I enjoyed this film much more than I expected. Great acting and music and quite enlightening about Lennon's tough early life.
  
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  - cheltenham
  - 17 Nov 2010 at 10:04

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- In some way or another, we all know about John Lennon, but this biopic of his early years growing up in 50s Liverpool may prove especially revealing. read more »
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- Sam Taylor-Woodâs first feature film is an astute rock ânâ roll soap opera about the late teenage years of John... read more on Time Out
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