Philomena
"These two unlikely companions are on a journey to find her long lost son."
Originally released in 2013. Philomena is a drama film. directed by Stephen Frears.
Starring Judi Dench, Steve Coogan, and Sophie Kennedy Clark
Synopsis
A woman searches for her adult son, who was taken away from her decades ago when she was forced to live in a convent.
Quick Facts
Release Date
November 1, 2013
12 years ago
Runtime
1h 38m
98 minutes total
User Rating
7.3/10
Great (1,681 votes)
Budget
$12M
Production budget
Box Office
$100.1M
8.3x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
Production
Director
Top 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
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $12,000,000
- Revenue
- $100,100,000
Production Companies
- Baby Cow Productions
- BBC Film
- Magnolia Mae Films
- BFI
- Pathe
Frequently Asked Questions
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.
How long is Philomena?
Philomena has a runtime of 1 hours and 38 minutes (98 minutes total).
When was Philomena released?
Philomena was released on November 1, 2013 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Philomena?
The main cast of Philomena includes Judi Dench, Steve Coogan, Sophie Kennedy Clark, Mare Winningham, Barbara Jefford.
Is Philomena worth watching?
Philomena has a user rating of 7.3/10 based on 1,681 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.