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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.
- $12 million
- Judi Dench, Steve Coogan
Nov 27, 2013 · Philomena: Directed by Stephen Frears. With Judi Dench, Steve Coogan, Sophie Kennedy Clark, Mare Winningham. A world-weary political journalist picks up the story of a woman's search for her son, who was taken away from her decades ago after she became pregnant and was forced to live in a convent.
- (103K)
- Biography, Comedy, Drama
- Stephen Frears
- 2013-11-27
Nov 22, 2013 · "Philomena" is based on a true story about an elderly Irish woman searching for the toddler son she gave up for adoption as an unwed teen living in a convent. Most of its pleasures come from the way it confounds expectations.
Nov 22, 2013 · Based on a powerful true story and led by note-perfect performances from Judi Dench and Steve Coogan, Philomena offers a profoundly affecting drama for adult filmgoers of all ages. In 1952, Irish...
- (2.2K)
- Stephen Frears
- PG-13
- Judi Dench
Academy Award-Winner Judi Dench stars as Philomena, a woman who alongside a grumpy reporter (Steve Coogan) journeys to America to find the child she put up for adoption so many years ago.
- 98 min
- 9
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Nov 1, 2013 · BAFTA winning Best Adapted Screenplay for Jeff Pope and Steve Coogan. Nominated for 3 other BAFTA awards; Best Film, Outstanding British Film, and Best Leading Actress for Judi Dench.