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Philomena

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

2013 · PG-13 · 1h 38m

Directed by Stephen Frears

7.3

TMDB audience score
1,767 votes, out of 10

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Synopsis

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

Where to watch

Official options in the United States:

Subscription

  • Britbox Apple TV channel
  • Lionsgate+ Amazon Channel
  • Howdy Amazon Channel

Free

  • The CW
  • Kanopy
  • Hoopla
  • Fawesome

Free with ads

  • The CW
  • Fandango at Home Free
  • YouTube Free
  • Plex
  • Tubi TV

Rent

  • Amazon Video
  • Apple TV Store
  • Google Play Movies
  • YouTube
  • Fandango At Home
  • Spectrum On Demand

Buy

  • Amazon Video
  • Apple TV Store
  • Google Play Movies
  • YouTube
  • Fandango At Home

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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

  • Nika McGuigan
    Bridie

  • Rachel Wilcock
    Mamie