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Philomena

Philomena

These two unlikely companions are on a journey to find her long lost son.

A woman searches for her adult son, who was taken away from her decades ago when she was forced to live in a convent.

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Movie Details

  • Original Title: Philomena
  • Genres: Drama
  • Release Date: 2013-11-01
  • Runtime: 98 minutes
  • Rating: 7.343/10 (1668 votes)
  • Budget: $12,000,000
  • Revenue: $100,100,000
  • Production Companies: Baby Cow Productions, BBC Film, Magnolia Mae Films, BFI, Pathe
  • Status: Released
  • Popularity: 1.182
  • Languages: English

Cast & Crew

Judi Dench

Judi Dench

as Philomena

Steve Coogan

Steve Coogan

as Martin Sixsmith

Sophie Kennedy Clark

Sophie Kennedy Clark

as Young Philomena

Mare Winningham

Mare Winningham

as Mary Hess

Barbara Jefford

Barbara Jefford

as Sister Hildegarde

Ruth McCabe

Ruth McCabe

as Mother Barbara

Peter Hermann

Peter Hermann

as Pete Olsson

Sean Mahon

Sean Mahon

as Michael Hess

Anna Maxwell Martin

Anna Maxwell Martin

as Jane

Michelle Fairley

Michelle Fairley

as Sally Mitchell

Gallery

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Trailers & Clips

Best Picture Closeup: Philomena

Philomena | Adapted Screenplay BAFTA Winner in 2014

I met him

Golden Globes Nomination TV Spot

I believed I sinned

External Links

Keywords

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Philomena?

Philomena is a Drama movie directed by . It was released on 2013-11-01.

Who are the main actors in Philomena?

The main cast includes Judi Dench, Steve Coogan, Sophie Kennedy Clark, Mare Winningham, Barbara Jefford, .

Where can I watch Philomena online?

You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if Philomena is available.

Is Philomena based on a true story?

These two unlikely companions are on a journey to find her long lost son.

What is the IMDb rating of Philomena?

Philomena has an IMDb rating of 7.343/10 based on 1668 votes.

What is the budget and revenue of Philomena?

The movie had a production budget of $12,000,000 and earned $100,100,000 at the box office.

Who composed the soundtrack for Philomena?

The soundtrack was composed by Baby Cow Productions, BBC Film, Magnolia Mae Films, BFI, Pathe. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.

Where was Philomena filmed?

Philomena was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.

How long is Philomena?

The total runtime of Philomena is 98 minutes.

Is Philomena suitable for kids?

The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.

Will there be a sequel to Philomena?

There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to Philomena.

Does Philomena have a post-credit scene?

Some movies include post-credit scenes. Stay till the end to find out!

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