Philomena

M
1h 38m
2013
7.341 /10 (1,682)

These two unlikely companions are on a journey to find her long lost son.

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.

Country : United Kingdom
Genre : Drama
Languages : English
Released Date: 2013-11-01

Top Billed 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

Charissa Shearer

Peg

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