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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.
Release windows
When & where
US
- In CinemasWed, Jan 27, 2010Sundance Film Festival
GB
- In CinemasThu, Oct 29, 2009BFI London Film Festival
CA
- In CinemasFri, Oct 15, 2010
FR
- In CinemasThu, Oct 7, 2010Dinard Festival of British Cinema
- Streaming / DigitalThu, May 26, 2011VOD
- PhysicalWed, Jun 15, 2011DVD
DE
- In CinemasSat, Oct 2, 2010Hamburg Film Festival
Where to watch
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Cast
Top of the call sheet
Aaron Taylor-Johnson
as John Lennon
Anne-Marie Duff
as Julia Lennon
Kristin Scott Thomas
as Mimi Smith
David Threlfall
as George Toogood Smith
David Morrissey
as Bobby Dykins
Thomas Brodie-Sangster
as Paul McCartney
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