Storyline
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.
Principal 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
Media Information
DirectorSam Taylor-Johnson
StatusReleased
Runtime98 min
Genres
Drama
Release Date2009-12-25
LanguageEnglish
CountryUnited Kingdom
Production
Lipsync Productions
Ecosse Films
UK Film Council
Film4 Productions
HanWay Films
Northwest Vision and Media