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Philomena (2013) - Movie Browser

A nun's lie, a mother's 50-year ache, and Judi Dench making you ugly-cry in public.

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odd-couple road tripquiet devastationCatholic guilt-core

Overview

A woman searches for her adult son, who was taken away from her decades ago when she was forced to live in a convent.

Content warning

based on novel or book journalist orphanage mother son relationship based on true story washington dc, usa scandal faith london, england chance meeting+5 more

forgiveness vs. justiceinstitutional crueltyclass collisionmaternal love as radical act

Standout Aspects

Acting

Dench's micro-expressions destroy you; Coogan's restrained fury simmers.

Writing

Coogan's script balances investigative punch with Philomena's gentle wit.

Direction

Frears lets horror live in polite rooms and garden strolls.

Best for:Solo·Date Night·Rewatch

Heads up:Emotional·Triggers

Director

Stephen Frears

ReleasedNov 1, 2013

Runtime1h 38m

StatusReleased

Vibe

Pacesteady

Intensitymedium

Tonemixed

Feelheavy

Budget$12M·Revenue$100.1M

Top 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

Wunmi Mosaku

Young Nun

Amy McAllister

Sister Anunciata

Charlie Murphy

Kathleen

Cathy Belton

Sister Claire

Kate Fleetwood

Young Sister Hildegarde

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