Nowhere Boy vs The Secret Life of Jim
The Secret Life of Jim has the higher audience score (10/10 against 7.2/10 for Nowhere Boy). The Secret Life of Jim is the shorter watch at 17m compared with 1h 38m. Nowhere Boy is the older of the two (2009 against 2022). Both are drama movies, so they suit a similar mood.
Nowhere Boy
The Secret Life of Jim| Nowhere Boy | The Secret Life of Jim | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 7.2/10 | ★ 10.0/10 |
| Year | 2009 | 2022 |
| Length | 1h 38m | 17m |
| Genres | Drama | Drama |
| Country | – | – |
| Director | Sam Taylor-Johnson | Emmet Kelly |
| Main cast | David Morrissey, David Threlfall, Ophelia Lovibond, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Thomas Brodie-Sangster | Aidan Jordan, Emmet Kelly, Sarah Carroll, Gerry Cannon |
Synopsis
Nowhere Boy
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.
The Secret Life of Jim
Nick tries desperately to have one more real moment with his father Jim who suffers from Alzheimer disease.
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