Movie

Nowhere Boy

“As a boy all John Lennon needed was love.”

★ 7.2(861)20091h 38m

Nowhere Boy is streaming on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in Germany, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video. Availability checked 13 June 2026.

Where to watch Nowhere Boy

🇩🇪 Germany

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Good to know

Director: Sam Taylor-Johnson
Release date: 2009-12-25
Runtime: 1h 38m
Language: English
Box office: $6,577,779
Budget: $1,500,000
Status: Released
Country: United Kingdom
Studio: Lipsync Productions

Nowhere Boy — trailer

About Nowhere Boy

Nowhere Boy is a 2009 movie in the Drama genre, directed by Sam Taylor-Johnson, starring Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Anne-Marie Duff and Kristin Scott Thomas. It has a runtime of 1 hour 38 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.2/10 from 861 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Nowhere Boy in Germany — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

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.

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

James Johnson

Stan Parkes

James Jack Bentham

Rod Davis

Jack McElhone

Eric Griffiths

Themes & keywords

musicianbiographybased on true storyliverpool, englanddark pasthit by a carnew brighton englandwoman director1950s1960saspiring musicianmother son relationship

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Nowhere Boy in Germany?+

In Germany, you can stream Nowhere Boy on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. It's also available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video.

Is Nowhere Boy on Netflix?+

Nowhere Boy is not on Netflix in Germany right now, but you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads.

How long is Nowhere Boy?+

Nowhere Boy has a runtime of 1 hour 38 minutes (98 minutes).

Who stars in Nowhere Boy?+

Nowhere Boy stars Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Anne-Marie Duff, Kristin Scott Thomas, David Threlfall and David Morrissey.

When did Nowhere Boy come out?+

Nowhere Boy is a 2009 movie directed by Sam Taylor-Johnson.

What genre is Nowhere Boy?+

Nowhere Boy is Drama film.

Who directed Nowhere Boy?+

Nowhere Boy was directed by Sam Taylor-Johnson.