Plot & Details
Imagine...John Lennon's childhood. Liverpool 1955: a smart and troubled fifteen-year-old is hungry for experience. In a family full of secrets, two incredible women clash over John: Mimi, the buttoned-up Aunt who raised him, and Julia, the prodigal mother. Yearning for a normal family, John escapes into the new and exciting world of rock n' roll where his fledgling genius finds a kindred spirit in the teenage Paul McCartney. Just as John begins his new life, tragedy strikes. But a resilient young man finds his voice-- and an icon explodes into the world.
- MPAA Rating: R
- Genre(s): Drama,Epic and Historical
- Run Time: 98min.
- Theatrical Release Date: 10/08/2010
- DVD Release Date: 01/25/2011
- Distributor(s): Weinstein Co. (USA)
- Director(s): Sam Taylor-Wood
- Starring: Aaron Taylor-Johnson , Kristin Scott Thomas , Thomas Sangster , Anne-Marie Duff , David Morrissey
- Themes: Mothers and Sons,Musician's Life
- Tone: Bittersweet,Poignant
- Keywords: aunt,band [music group],estrangement,mother,music,teenagers,adolescence,dysfunctional,friendship,rock-star
- Country of Origin: USA - Limited (10-08-2010)
- Language: English
Awards
British Academy of Film and Television Arts
| Year | Award | Category | Cast & Crew | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | British Academy of Film and Television Arts | Best Supporting Actress | Kristin Scott Thomas | Nominated |
| 2009 | British Academy of Film and Television Arts | Best British Film | Nominated | |
| 2009 | British Academy of Film and Television Arts | Best Supporting Actress | Anne-Marie Duff | Nominated |
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