The Magdalene Sisters

Name: The Magdalene Sisters
Genre: Drama, History
Released: 2002-08-30
Duration: 1 h 59 min
Rating: 7.4
Cast: Anne-Marie Duff, Nora-Jane Noone, Dorothy Duffy, Geraldine McEwan, Eileen Walsh

2002·Movie·R·119 min·★ 7.4(468)

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“In a place that defied belief their only hope was each other.”

Three young Irish women struggle to maintain their spirits while they endure dehumanizing abuse as inmates of a Magdalene Sisters Asylum.

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About The Magdalene Sisters

The Magdalene Sisters is a 2002 English-language drama and history film directed by Peter Mullan. The cast is led by Anne-Marie Duff, Nora-Jane Noone, Dorothy Duffy. It has a runtime of 1h 59m. Viewers rate it 7.4/10 across 500 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Kanopy, Hoopla.

The Magdalene Sisters was produced by Scottish Screen, Fís Éireann/Screen Ireland, and Momentum Pictures and made in Ireland and United Kingdom. It was released on August 30, 2002, and carries a R certification. Made on a budget of about $5 million, it went on to gross $21 million worldwide.

Director: Peter Mullan
Writers: Peter Mullan
Release date: August 30, 2002
Original language: English
Age rating: R
Status: Released
Country: Ireland, United Kingdom
Budget: $5 million
Box office: $21 million
Production: Scottish Screen, Fís Éireann/Screen Ireland, Momentum Pictures

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The Magdalene Sisters cast & crew

The Magdalene Sisters was directed by Peter Mullan and written by Peter Mullan.

The cast features Anne-Marie Duff as Margaret, Nora-Jane Noone as Bernadette, Dorothy Duffy as Rose, Geraldine McEwan as Sister Bridget, Eileen Walsh as Crispina, and Mary Murray as Una.

Behind the camera, the score was composed by Craig Armstrong, cinematography is by Nigel Willoughby, and it was produced by Frances Higson and Ed Guiney.

Is The Magdalene Sisters worth watching?

The Magdalene Sisters holds an audience score of 7.4/10 from 468 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed drama films.

At 1h 59m, it's a standard feature-length watch.

If you enjoy drama and history, The Magdalene Sisters is worth a place on your watchlist.

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