How long is Nowhere Boy?

Nowhere Boy is 1 h 38 min long (98 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 9:38 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.

What is Nowhere Boy rated?

TMDB lists no US age certification for Nowhere Boy.

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Nowhere Boy (2009) runs 1 h 38 min and averages 7.2 from 879 TMDB members. 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.

Runtime: 1 h 38 min — ends 9:38 pm if you start at 8:00 pm
Rated: no US certification listed
Genres: Drama
Released: December 25, 2009
TMDB rating: 7.2 / 10 from 879 votes
Director: Sam Taylor-Johnson
Starring: Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Anne-Marie Duff, Kristin Scott Thomas, David Threlfall
Language: English

Good for a group? Better for one or two who will actually watch.Drama reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point.

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Streaming availability by JustWatch. In the US, as of 2026-11-06: Criterion Channel (subscription), Lionsgate+ Amazon Channel (subscription), Kanopy (free), Hoopla (free), Fawesome (free), Fandango at Home Free (free with ads), Plex (free with ads), Tubi TV (free with ads).

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How long is Nowhere Boy?: Nowhere Boy is 1 h 38 min long (98 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 9:38 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.
What is Nowhere Boy rated?: TMDB lists no US age certification for Nowhere Boy.
Is Nowhere Boy a good movie to watch with a group?: Better for one or two who will actually watch. Drama reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point.
Where can I stream Nowhere Boy?: In the US, as of 2026-11-06: Criterion Channel (subscription), Lionsgate+ Amazon Channel (subscription), Kanopy (free), Hoopla (free), Fawesome (free), Fandango at Home Free (free with ads), Plex (free with ads), Tubi TV (free with ads). Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).

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