Philomena(2013)
“These two unlikely companions are on a journey to find her long lost son.”
Overview
A woman searches for her adult son, who was taken away from her decades ago when she was forced to live in a convent.
Director
Stephen Frears
Studio
Baby Cow Productions
Budget
$12M
Revenue
$100M
Cast
Judi Dench
as Philomena
Steve Coogan
as Martin Sixsmith
Sophie Kennedy Clark
as Young Philomena
Mare Winningham
as Mary Hess
Barbara Jefford
as Sister Hildegarde
Ruth McCabe
as Mother Barbara
Peter Hermann
as Pete Olsson
Sean Mahon
as Michael Hess
Anna Maxwell Martin
as Jane
Michelle Fairley
as Sally Mitchell
Wunmi Mosaku
as Young Nun
Amy McAllister
as Sister Anunciata
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Movie Facts
Release Year
2013
Runtime
1h 38m
Language
English
Rating
7.3 / 10
Budget
$12M
Box Office
$100M
Production Companies
Baby Cow Productions • BBC Film • Magnolia Mae Films
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Philomena?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Philomena (2013).
What is Philomena about?▼
A woman searches for her adult son, who was taken away from her decades ago when she was forced to live in a convent.
Who directed Philomena?▼
Philomena was directed by Stephen Frears and released in 2013. It is a drama film.
How long is Philomena?▼
Philomena has a runtime of 1 hours and 38 minutes (98 minutes total).
Who stars in Philomena?▼
The cast of Philomena includes Judi Dench as Philomena, Steve Coogan as Martin Sixsmith, Sophie Kennedy Clark as Young Philomena, Mare Winningham as Mary Hess, Barbara Jefford as Sister Hildegarde and more.
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