Philomena (2013)
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.
Director: Stephen Frears
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 98 min
Release Date: November 1, 2013
Cast
- 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
Screenplay
- Jeff Pope (Screenplay)
- Steve Coogan (Screenplay)
- Martin Sixsmith (Novel)
Music: Alexandre Desplat
Cinematography: Robbie Ryan
Editing: Valerio Bonelli
Production: Baby Cow Productions, BBC Film, Magnolia Mae Films, BFI, Pathe
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Budget: $12M
Box Office: $100M
Original Language: en
Themes
Sisterhood and Unexpected Betrayal, The Complex Bond Between Mother and Son, Unwavering Faith and Hope, Medical Drama and Hospital, Faith, Religion and Spirituality
Keywords
journalist, london, england, washington dc, usa, based on novel or book, nurse, faith, forgiveness, orphanage, adoption, based on true story, scandal, ireland, teenage pregnancy, chance meeting, human interest
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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.
- Who stars in Philomena?
- Philomena stars Judi Dench, Steve Coogan, Sophie Kennedy Clark, Mare Winningham, Barbara Jefford, Ruth McCabe.
- How long is Philomena?
- Philomena has a runtime of 1h 38m (98 minutes).
- What genre is Philomena?
- Philomena is a Drama film.
- What is the budget of Philomena?
- Philomena had a budget of $12M.
- How much did Philomena gross?
- Philomena grossed $100M worldwide.
- Where was Philomena produced?
- Philomena was produced in United Kingdom.
- What are the themes of Philomena?
- The themes of Philomena include: Sisterhood and Unexpected Betrayal, The Complex Bond Between Mother and Son, Unwavering Faith and Hope, Medical Drama and Hospital, Faith, Religion and Spirituality.