Philomena 2013

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56 Reviews

juicy rating
77%
Gummy
sticky mess rating
92%
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A woman searches for her adult son, who was taken away from her decades ago when she was forced to live in a convent.

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

Michelle Fairley

as Sally Mitchell

Director:

Stephen Frears

Writer:

Steve Coogan, Jeff Pope, Martin Sixsmith

Genres:

Drama

Release Date:

2013 (U.S.A)

Run Time:

98 min

MMPA Rating:

PG-13

Critics Reviews

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Nell Minow
Lena Moore ★ TOP CRITIC
Director of “Midnight Mercy”

“Unrelenting and human. This film doesn’t chase trends — it carves its own lane with heart and grit.”

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Bradley Vance ★ TOP CRITIC
Screenwriter of “Dust Country”

“It’s rare to see a story this economical yet emotionally expansive. A quiet storm of a screenplay.”

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Simone Alvarez ★ TOP CRITIC
Producer of “The Burning Floor”

“This is the kind of film that reminds you why producing indies matters. Vision, integrity, and something to say.”

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Harold Kim ★ TOP CRITIC
BAFTA-nominated Actor

“There’s a pulse to this performance-driven story. Raw, exposed, and honest. I’d audition for this world anytime.”

Nell Minow
Maya S. ★ TOP CRITIC
Director

“A visual and emotional tightrope — and it never falls off. Confident filmmaking with soul.”

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Chris D. ★ TOP CRITIC
Screenwriter

“Dialogue that feels lived-in. It doesn’t shout — it breathes. The writing feels like eavesdropping on real lives.”

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Olivia M. ★ TOP CRITIC
Producer

“Impossibly polished for the budget. You can see the producing team hustled hard to make every frame count.”

Audience Reviews

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Lena M

Incredibly done! Can’t wait to watch it again.

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Marty Tyson

Stayed so true to the source material but still had its own must-see moments. A beautiful revival.

Nell Minow
Hope Ayala

Overlong and bogged down in dark photography and art direction, this live action remake doesn’t come close to the magic that was the animated original.

Nell Minow
Jeff B.

My daughter and I absolutely loved this movie! The actors they selected were spot on compared to their animated version! A must see!!!!! Bravo!!!

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Tyler D.

im not a big fan of live action remakes, but this was solid!

Cast & Crew of

Philomena

Directors & Credit Writers

Credit Writers

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

Michelle Fairley

as Sally Mitchell

Wunmi Mosaku

as Young Nun

Amy McAllister

as Sister Anunciata

Charlie Murphy

as Kathleen

Cathy Belton

as Sister Claire

Kate Fleetwood

as Young Sister Hildegarde

Nika McGuigan

as Bridie

Rachel Wilcock

as Mamie

Rita Hamill

as Nursery Nun

Tadhg Bowen

as Young Anthony

Saoirse Bowen

as Young Mary

Harrison D'Ampney

as Anthony (8-10 Years)

D.J. McGrath

as John

Simone Lahbib

as Kate Sixsmith

Sara Stewart

as Marcia Weller

Gary Lilburn

as Priest

Charles Edwards

as David

Nicholas Jones

as Dr. Robert

Paris Arrowsmith

as Bellboy

Marie Jones

as Barman's Mum

Frankie McCafferty

as Barman

Vaughn Johseph

as Receptionist Hotel

George Fisher

as Omelette Chef

Jordan King

as Waitress

Amber Batty

as Marge

Martin Glyn Murray

as Father

Florence Keith-Roach

as Check In Operator

George Michael Rados

as Priest In Church

Elliot Levey

as Alex

Timothy Paul Jobe

as Doc Hess

Jon Wennington

as Congregation Member (uncredited)

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