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Philomena is a 2013 drama film directed by Stephen Frears, based on the 2009 book The Lost Child of Philomena Lee by journalist Martin Sixsmith. The film stars Judi Dench as Philomena Lee, an elderly woman who has been searching for her son for 50 years, and Sixsmith's (Steve Coogan) efforts to help her find him.
Nov 27, 2013 · A journalist (Steve Coogan) helps a woman (Judi Dench) search for her son, who was taken away by a Catholic convent in Ireland. Based on a true story, the film explores the themes of faith, family and forgiveness.
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- Biography, Comedy, Drama
- Stephen Frears
- 2013-11-27
Nov 22, 2013 · 91% Tomatometer 201 Reviews 89% Audience Score 50,000+ Ratings In 1952, Irish teenager Philomena (Judi Dench) became pregnant out of wedlock and was sent to a convent. When her baby, Anthony, was...
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- Stephen Frears
- PG-13
- Judi Dench
Nov 22, 2013 · A true story of an Irish woman searching for her son adopted by an American family. Judi Dench and Steve Coogan star in this comedy-drama directed by Stephen Frears.
Feb 7, 2014 · Culture. The Real-Life Philomena: 'You See So Much Hurt Caused by Anger' Forced to give up her child for adoption as a teenager, the woman who inspired the Oscar-nominated film starring Judi...
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Nov 21, 2013 · Philomena. NYT Critic’s Pick. Directed by Stephen Frears. Biography, Drama. PG-13. 1h 38m. By Stephen Holden. Nov. 21, 2013. In “Philomena,” Judi Dench’s portrayal of a stubborn, kindhearted...
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Oct 31, 2013 · Philomena is the working-class woman who holds on to one clear moral fact: what the church did to her was wrong, but she doesn't want revenge, only the truth. The story of Philomena's teenage...
