Overview
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.
Movie Info
Release Date: 12/25/2009
Runtime: 98 min
Director: Sam Taylor-Johnson
Writers: Matt Greenhalgh
Top Cast
Aaron Taylor-Johnson
John Lennon
Anne-Marie Duff
Julia Lennon
Kristin Scott Thomas
Mimi Smith
David Threlfall
George Toogood Smith
David Morrissey
Bobby Dykins
Thomas Brodie-Sangster
Paul McCartney
Josh Bolt
Pete Shotton
Ophelia Lovibond
Maria Kennedy
Andrew Buchan
Michael Fishwick
Jack McElhone
Eric Griffiths
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