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Philomena

2013·Movie·PG-13·98 min·7.3(1,721)

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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About Philomena

Philomena is a 2013 English-language drama film directed by Stephen Frears. The cast is led by Judi Dench, Steve Coogan, Sophie Kennedy Clark. It has a runtime of 1h 38m. Viewers rate it 7.3/10 across 1700 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on fuboTV, Britbox Apple TV Channel , YouTube TV.

Philomena was produced by Baby Cow Productions, BBC Film, and Magnolia Mae Films and made in United Kingdom. It was released on November 1, 2013, and carries a PG-13 certification. Made on a budget of about $12 million, it went on to gross $100 million worldwide.

Director
Stephen Frears
Writers
Steve Coogan, Jeff Pope
Release date
November 1, 2013
Original language
English
Age rating
PG-13
Status
Released
Country
United Kingdom
Budget
$12 million
Box office
$100 million
Production
Baby Cow Productions, BBC Film, Magnolia Mae Films
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Philomena cast & crew

Philomena was directed by Stephen Frears and written by Steve Coogan and Jeff Pope.

The cast features 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 Ruth McCabe as Mother Barbara.

Behind the camera, the score was composed by Alexandre Desplat, cinematography is by Robbie Ryan, and it was produced by Steve Coogan and Tracey Seaward.

Is Philomena worth watching?

Philomena holds an audience score of 7.3/10 from 1,721 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed drama films.

At 1h 38m, it's an easy, time-light watch.

If you enjoy drama, Philomena is worth a place on your watchlist.

How and where to watch Philomena

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Cast of Philomena

Judi Dench

Judi Dench

Philomena

Steve Coogan

Steve Coogan

Martin Sixsmith

Sophie Kennedy Clark

Sophie Kennedy Clark

Young Philomena

Mare Winningham

Mare Winningham

Mary Hess

Barbara Jefford

Barbara Jefford

Sister Hildegarde

Ruth McCabe

Ruth McCabe

Mother Barbara

Peter Hermann

Peter Hermann

Pete Olsson

Sean Mahon

Sean Mahon

Michael Hess

Anna Maxwell Martin

Anna Maxwell Martin

Jane

Michelle Fairley

Michelle Fairley

Sally Mitchell

Wunmi Mosaku

Wunmi Mosaku

Young Nun

Amy McAllister

Amy McAllister

Sister Anunciata

Philomena — FAQs

Where can I watch Philomena in United States?

Philomena is streaming on fuboTV, Britbox Apple TV Channel , YouTube TV, Curiosity Stream in United States.

Is Philomena on fuboTV?

Yes — Philomena is currently available on fuboTV in United States.

What language is Philomena in?

Philomena is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.

How long is Philomena?

Philomena runs 1 hours 38 minutes (98 minutes).

What is Philomena rated?

Philomena is rated PG-13. It holds a 7.3/10 audience score from 1,721 ratings.

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