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.
Aaron Taylor-Johnson John Lennon
Anne-Marie Duff Julia Lennon
Kristin Scott Thomas Mimi Smith
David Threlfall George Toogood Smith
David Morrissey Bobby Dykins
Thomas Brodie-Sangster Paul McCartney
Josh Bolt Pete Shotton
Ophelia Lovibond Maria Kennedy
Andrew Buchan Michael Fishwick
James Johnson Stan Parkes
James Jack Bentham Rod Davis
Jack McElhone Eric Griffiths
Sam Bell George Harrison
Colin Tierney Alf Lennon
Kerrie Hayes Corrine, Marie's Friend
Paul Ritter Pobjoy, headmaster
Chris Coghill Cunard Yank
Dan Armour Percy Phillips
Sam Wilmott Colin Hanton
Frazer Bird Len
Daniel Ross Nigel
John Collins Ivan
Richard Syms Reverend
Angela Walsh Schoolmistress
Simon Lowe Guitar Shop Guy
Lizzie Hopley Cafe Waitress
Angelica Jopling Julia - aged 8
Baillie Walsh Postman
Richard Tate Teacher