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Nowhere Boy

7.220091h 38mMovieDrama

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…

DirectorSam Taylor-Johnson
WriterMatt Greenhalgh
ProducersRobert Bernstein·Jon Diamond

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Cast · Directed by Sam Taylor-Johnson

ATAaron Taylor-Johnson
Aaron Taylor-Johnson
John Lennon
ADAnne-Marie Duff
Anne-Marie Duff
Julia Lennon
KTKristin Scott Thomas
Kristin Scott Thomas
Mimi Smith
DTDavid Threlfall
David Threlfall
George Toogood Smith
DMDavid Morrissey
David Morrissey
Bobby Dykins
TBThomas Brodie-Sangster
Thomas Brodie-Sangster
Paul McCartney
JBJosh Bolt
Josh Bolt
Pete Shotton
OLOphelia Lovibond
Ophelia Lovibond
Maria Kennedy
ABAndrew Buchan
Andrew Buchan
Michael Fishwick
JJ
James Johnson
Stan Parkes
JB
James Jack Bentham
Rod Davis
JMJack McElhone
Jack McElhone
Eric Griffiths

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Nowhere Boy — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Nowhere Boy?

Nowhere Boy is streaming on Criterion Channel, Lionsgate+ and Kanopy in United States, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Nowhere Boy on Netflix?

No, Nowhere Boy is not on Netflix in United States as of October 2026. It's currently on Criterion Channel and Lionsgate+.

Is Nowhere Boy on Amazon Prime Video?

Nowhere Boy isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in United States, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch Nowhere Boy for free?

Nowhere Boy is available to stream free (with ads) on Kanopy and Fawesome in United States.

Is Nowhere Boy based on a true story?

Yes — Nowhere Boy is based on true events, dramatising real people and events (some details may be fictionalised for the screen).