Nowhere Boy (2009): cast, story & where to watch
2009 · Film · ★ 7.2
Released in 2009, Nowhere Boy is a drama film directed by Sam Taylor-Johnson, running about 98 minutes. “As a boy all John Lennon needed was love.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The drama tells the story of John Lennon's teenage years in Liverpool and the start of his journey to becoming a successful musician. The story also examines the impact on his early life and personality of the two dominant females in his childhood.
Who’s in it. Nowhere Boy stars Aaron Taylor-Johnson as John Lennon, Anne-Marie Duff as Julia Lennon, Kristin Scott Thomas as Mimi Smith and David Threlfall as George Toogood Smith, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.2/10, Nowhere Boy has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $6.6M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Nowhere Boy page.
If you liked it. Fans of Nowhere Boy tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Nowhere Boy (2009)?
- In US, Nowhere Boy is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Nowhere Boy worth watching?
- Nowhere Boy holds an audience score of 7.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Nowhere Boy?
- Nowhere Boy stars Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Anne-Marie Duff, Kristin Scott Thomas, David Threlfall and David Morrissey.
- When was Nowhere Boy released?
- Nowhere Boy was released in 2009, with a runtime of about 98 minutes.