The drama tells the story of Lennon's teenage years and the start of his journey to becoming a successful musician. The story also examines the impact on his early life and personality of the two dominant females in his childhood.

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Tagline
As a boy all John Lennon needed was love.
Release date
2009-10-29
Runtime
1h 38m
Languages
English
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Director


  1. Sam Taylor-Johnson

Writer


  1. Matt Greenhalgh

Cast


  1. Aaron Taylor-Johnson
    John Lennon
  2. Kristin Scott Thomas
    Mimi Smith
  3. Ophelia Lovibond
    Maria Kennedy
  4. Paul Ritter
    Pobjoy, headmaster
  5. Thomas Brodie-Sangster
    Paul McCartney
  6. David Morrissey
    Bobby Dykins
  7. David Threlfall
    George Toogood Smith
  8. Richard Syms
    Reverend
  9. Simon Lowe
    Guitar Shop Guy
  10. Anne-Marie Duff
    Julia Lennon
  11. Angelica Jopling
    Julia - aged 8
  12. Colin Tierney
    Alf Lennon
  13. Andrew Buchan
    Michael Fishwick
  14. Josh Bolt
    Pete Shotton
  15. Chris Coghill
    Cunard Yank
  16. Kerrie Hayes
    Corrine, Marie's Friend
  17. Angela Walsh
    Schoolmistress
  18. John Collins
    Ivan
  19. Sam Bell
    George Harrison
  20. Jack McElhone
    Eric Griffiths
  21. Baillie Walsh
    Postman
  22. Lizzie Hopley
    Cafe Waitress
  23. Richard Tate
    Teacher
  24. Dan Armour
    Percy Phillips
  25. Daniel Ross
    Nigel
  26. Frazer Bird
    Len
  27. James Jack Bentham
    Rod Davis
  28. James Johnson
    Stan Parkes
  29. Sam Wilmott
    Colin Hanton

Composer


  1. Alison Goldfrapp
  2. Will Gregory

Producer


  1. Tessa Ross
  2. Christopher Moll
  3. Jon Diamond
  4. Kevin Loader
  5. Tim Haslam
  6. Douglas Rae
  7. Jaynie Miller
  8. Mark Woolley
  9. Robert Bernstein

Director of Photography


  1. Seamus McGarvey

Editor


  1. Lisa Gunning