Philomena
Baby Cow Productions (2013)
Biography, Comedy, Drama, Queer Themes/Interest
In Collection
#633
8*
Seen ItYes
(11/12/2016 NetFlix)
IMDB   7.6
94 mins UK / English
DVD  Region 1   US - PG-13
Judi Dench Philomena
Steve Coogan Martin Sixsmith
Mare Winningham Mary
Ruth McCabe Mother Barbara
Barbara Jefford Sister Hildegarde
Peter Hermann Pete Olsson
Cathy Belton Sister Claire
Kate Fleetwood Young Sister Hildegarde
Michelle Fairley Sally Mitchell
Sean Mahon Michael
Charlie Murphy Kathleen
Anna Maxwell Martin Jane
Wunmi Mosaku Young Nun
Amy McAllister Sister Anunciata
Charissa Shearer Peg
Nika McGuigan Bridie
Rachel Wilcock Mamie
Sophie Kennedy Clark Young Philomena
Judi Dench Philomena Lee
Rita Hamill Nursery Nun
Tadhg Bowen Young Anthony
Saoirse Bowen Young Mary
Harrison D'Ampney Anthony (8-10 Years)
D.J. McGrath John
Simone Lahbib Kate Sixsmith
Sara Stewart Marcia Weller
Director/Choreographer
Stephen Frears
Producer Steve Coogan
Gabrielle Tana
Carolyn Marks Blackwood
Writer/Composer Jeff Pope
Steve Coogan
Martin Sixsmith
Cinematography Robbie Ryan
Music Alexandre Desplat


A woman searches for her adult son, who was taken away from her decades ago when she was forced to live in a convent.
Edition Details
No. of Discs/Tapes 1
Personal Details
Purchase Date 11/12/2016
Location Personal Library
Owner Deitz
Store Amazon.com
Purchase Price $5.47
Condition New
Tags HIV/AIDS, OSHPC Discussion Group
Links + Review: Roger Ebert
+ Review: NY Times
+ Review: The Gay UK
Philomena at Core for Movies
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Notes
A beautiful piece of story telling directed by Stephen Frears, with fine performances by Judi Dench and Steve Coogan -- Based on a true story (with dramatic license).