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Philomena Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

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Philomena

Release Date: Friday, November 22, 2013 NYC/LA Wednesday, November 27, 2013 Limited

Director: Stephen Frears

Starring: Judi Dench Steve Coogan Michelle Fairley Mare Winningham

PG-13 True Story 1 hr, 38 m

  • 3.9 / 5
39% 61%

Plot

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

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Top Cast

The lead cast starring in Philomena.

Crew Behind the Film

The Philomena behind-the-scenes crew and production team.

The film's director Stephen Frears last directed The Lost King and Victoria and Abdul. The film's writer Steve Coogan last wrote The Lost King and Alan Partridge.

Producers
Steve Coogan
Tracey Seaward
Gaby Tana
Production Company
BBC Films

Production Details

What we know about the Philomena movie production.

Key Facts

  • The film received strong critical support following screenings at the Venice and Toronto festivals.
  • Adapted from the book by former BBC journalist Martin Sixsmith, titled "The Lost Child of Philomena Lee: A Mother, Her Son and a 50 Year Search."

Production Updates for Philomena

Completed

Changed Philomena movie production status. The movie is ready for release.

Pre-Production

Changed the movie production status to Pre-Production. The pic will shoot in late October 2012.

Announced

Changed the movie production status to Announced. No additional details available for this status.

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Additional Information

Parent Rating
PG-13 Parents Strongly Cautioned for some strong language, thematic elements and sexual references
Runtime
1 hr, 38 m
Tagline
Not available
Also known as
The Lost Child of Philomena Lee

Language
English

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Release Dates

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Philomena was released in New York / Los Angeles on Friday, November 22, 2013. There were 5 other movies released on the same date, including The Hunger Games: Catching Fire, The Delivery Man and The Christmas Candle.

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