Nowhere Boy
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Nowhere Boy

Year:
Duration:
98 min
Genres:
Biography | Drama | Music
IMDB rate:
7.2
Director:
Sam Taylor-Johnson
Awards:
Nominated for 3 BAFTA Film Awards. Another 5 wins & 18 nominations
Details
Country: UK
Release Date: 2009-12-25
Filming Locations: Blackpool, Lancashire, England, UK
Earnings
Opening Weekend: $52,749 (USA) (10 October 2010)
Gross: $1,445,366 (USA) (5 December 2010)
Cast
Actor
Character
Kristin Scott Thomas
Kristin Scott Thomas
Nowhere Boy
Angelica Jopling
Angelica Jopling
Nowhere Boy
Aaron Taylor-Johnson
John
David Threlfall
Uncle George
Josh Bolt
Pete Shotton
Ophelia Lovibond
Marie
Kerrie Hayes
Marie's Friend
Angela Walsh
Schoolmistress
Paul Ritter
Popjoy
Richard Syms
Reverend
Anne-Marie Duff
Julia
James Johnson
Stan
Alex Ambrose
Young John
Abby Greenhalgh
Jackie (aged 6)
David Morrissey
Bobby
Richard Tate
Teacher
Chris Coghill
Cunard Yank (as Christopher Coghill)
Ben Smith
Boy with Knife
Andrew Buchan
Fishwick
Baillie Walsh
Postman
Simon Lowe
Guitar Shop Guy
Frazer Bird
Len
James Jack Bentham
Rod
Daniel Ross
Nigel
Sam Wilmott
Colin Hanton
John Collins
Ivan
Thomas Brodie-Sangster
Paul
Sam Bell
George
Colin Tierney
Alf
Nigel Travis
Cavern Bouncer
Lizzie Hopley
Café Waitress
Dan Armour
Percy Phillips
Riccardo Bacigalupo
Teen at Fair (uncredited)
Neil Broome
Golfer (uncredited)
Les Loveday
Teddy in Gang
Sarah Molkenthin
Teen (uncredited)
Abbie Murison
Diane (uncredited)
Cathleen O'Malley
Girl at the Fair (uncredited)
John Patten
Bouncer (uncredited)
Adele Heather Taylor
Party guest (uncredited)
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Trivia
Director Sam Taylor-Johnson consulted her friend Sir Paul McCartney about the script. McCartney told that John Lennon didn't really ride on the top of the double-decker bus like he does in the script. He also revealed that the character of Lennon's aunt, Mimi Smith, wasn't as mean and vitriolic like she was written in the script. Furthermore, the song "In Spite of All the Danger" wasn't written as an ode to Lennon's mother as the script suggests. In the end they agreed that it's a film rather than documentary so Taylor-Johnson made inferences that weren't always there.
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Although the film is about John Lennon, best known for being the founding member of The Beatles, the film doesn't mention the bands name throughout the whole film.
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In the scene where John looks himself in the mirror after he asked Mimi for his birth certificate it can be seen an actual photo of John Lennon as a youngster right on the fireplace.
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Goofs
The cigarettes smoked seem rather 'king sized' for the era, when Players and Woodbine were prevalent.
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When John is riding on the bus roof, the roadside below has double yellow parking lines, which weren't introduced in the UK until 1960.
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When John wakes up at the waterfront, a modern car ferry is visible in the background.
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Quotes
John: Why couldn't God make me Elvis?
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John: Could you sign this please?
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Paul McCartney: [Paul strums Banjo softy]
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Faq
Q
A Note Regarding Spoilers
A
The following FAQ entries may contain spoilers. Only the biggest ones (if any) will be covered with spoiler tags. Spoiler tags have been used sparingly in order to make the page more readable.
Q
How much sex, violence, and profanity are in this movie?
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For detailed information about the amounts and types of (a) sex and nudity, (b) violence and gore, (c) profanity, (d) alcohol, drugs, and smoking, and (e) frightening and intense scenes in this movie, consult the IMDb Parents Guide for this movie. The Parents Guide for Nowhere Boy can be found here.
Q
What is the last song during the end credits?
A
'Mother' by John Lennon. The rest of the songs from Nowhere Boy can be found here with corresponding scenes
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Photos from cast
Kristin Scott Thomas Jack McElhone Angelica Jopling
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