Where to watch Nowhere Boy(2009)
In the United States, Nowhere Boy is available to stream on Criterion Channel and Lionsgate+. It's also free on Kanopy, Hoopla, Fandango at Home Free, Plex, Plex Channel, Fawesome, and Tubi TV. You can also rent or buy it on Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube, and Fandango At Home.
Where to stream Nowhere Boy
Availability in United States
Included with subscription
Criterion Channel
Lionsgate+
Free
Kanopy
Hoopla
Fandango at Home Free
Plex
Plex Channel
Fawesome
Tubi TV
Rent
Apple TV
Google Play
YouTube- Fandango At Home
Buy
Amazon Video- Apple TV
- Google Play
- YouTube
- Fandango At Home
Data updated on October 10, 2026. Availability data from JustWatch.
Nowhere Boy plot summary
As a boy all John Lennon needed was love.
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.
Details
- Release date
- December 25, 2009
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
- Genres
- Drama
- Directed by
- Sam Taylor-Johnson
- Country
- United Kingdom
- TMDB rating
- 7.2 / 10 · 875 votes
Nowhere Boy trailer
Cast
Aaron Taylor-JohnsonJohn Lennon
Anne-Marie DuffJulia Lennon
Kristin Scott ThomasMimi Smith
David ThrelfallGeorge Toogood Smith
David MorrisseyBobby Dykins
Thomas Brodie-SangsterPaul McCartney
Josh BoltPete Shotton
Ophelia LovibondMaria Kennedy
Andrew BuchanMichael Fishwick- James JohnsonStan Parkes
FAQ
Where can I watch Nowhere Boy?
In the United States, Nowhere Boy is available to stream on Criterion Channel and Lionsgate+. It's also free on Kanopy, Hoopla, Fandango at Home Free, Plex, Plex Channel, Fawesome, and Tubi TV. You can also rent or buy it on Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube, and Fandango At Home.
Can I rent or buy Nowhere Boy?
Yes. In the United States you can rent or buy it on Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and Amazon Video.
How long is Nowhere Boy?
Nowhere Boy runs 1h 38m (98 minutes).
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