The Magdalene Sisters
"In a place that defied belief their only hope was each other."
Originally released in 2002. The Magdalene Sisters is a drama/history film. directed by Peter Mullan.
Starring Anne-Marie Duff, Nora-Jane Noone, and Dorothy Duffy
Synopsis
Three young Irish women struggle to maintain their spirits while they endure dehumanizing abuse as inmates of a Magdalene Sisters Asylum.
Quick Facts
Release Date
August 30, 2002
23 years ago
Runtime
1h 59m
119 minutes total
User Rating
7.4/10
Great (449 votes)
Budget
$5M
Production budget
Box Office
$21.1M
4.2x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
Ireland
+ 1 more
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $5,000,000
- Revenue
- $21,107,578
Production Companies
- Scottish Screen
- UK Film Council
- Fís Éireann/Screen Ireland
- Momentum Pictures
- PFP Films
- Temple Films
- Dumfries & Galloway Council
- South West Scotland Screen Commission
- Scottish Enterprise Dumfries & Galloway
- UK Film Council's New Cinema Fund
- Miramax
- Element Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Magdalene Sisters about?
Three young Irish women struggle to maintain their spirits while they endure dehumanizing abuse as inmates of a Magdalene Sisters Asylum.
Who directed The Magdalene Sisters?
The Magdalene Sisters was directed by Peter Mullan.
How long is The Magdalene Sisters?
The Magdalene Sisters has a runtime of 1 hours and 59 minutes (119 minutes total).
When was The Magdalene Sisters released?
The Magdalene Sisters was released on August 30, 2002 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Magdalene Sisters?
The main cast of The Magdalene Sisters includes Anne-Marie Duff, Nora-Jane Noone, Dorothy Duffy, Geraldine McEwan, Eileen Walsh.
Is The Magdalene Sisters worth watching?
The Magdalene Sisters has a user rating of 7.4/10 based on 449 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.