

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.
Where to watch Philomena in United States
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Where is Philomena streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | fuboTV, Britbox Apple TV Channel , YouTube TV, Curiosity Stream | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| Canada | Curiosity Stream, Tubi TV, Plex | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo |
| Australia | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Germany | ArthouseCNMA, Arthouse CNMA Amazon Channel, ARD Plus, ARD Plus Apple TV channel | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Sky Store |
| France | Sooner, Molotov TV, SFR Play, HBO Max | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Canal VOD |
| Spain | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Brazil | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Japan | — | Google Play Movies |
| South Korea | wavve, Watcha, TVING | wavve |
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
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
Philomena

Steve Coogan
Martin Sixsmith

Sophie Kennedy Clark
Young Philomena

Mare Winningham
Mary Hess

Barbara Jefford
Sister Hildegarde

Ruth McCabe
Mother Barbara

Peter Hermann
Pete Olsson

Sean Mahon
Michael Hess

Anna Maxwell Martin
Jane

Michelle Fairley
Sally Mitchell

Wunmi Mosaku
Young Nun

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.











