Nowhere Boy (2009)

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.

Genres: Drama

What to watch after Nowhere Boy

• My Boy Jack (2007)
• The Boys Are Back (2009)
• Mrs. Brown (1997)
• Never Let Me Go (2010)
• Becoming Jane (2007) — Same feel: emotional, reflective
• The Other Boleyn Girl (2008) — David Morrissey and Kristin Scott Thomas appear in both