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      Philomena

      PG-13 Released Nov 22, 2013 1 hr. 37 min. Drama Comedy Biography List
      91% 201 Reviews Tomatometer 89% 50,000+ Ratings Audience Score In 1952, Irish teenager Philomena (Judi Dench) became pregnant out of wedlock and was sent to a convent. When her baby, Anthony, was a toddler, the nuns took Philomena's child away from her and put him up for adoption in the United States. For the next 50 years, she searched tirelessly for her son. When former BBC correspondent Martin Sixsmith (Steve Coogan) learns of the story, he becomes her ally. They travel together to America to find Anthony and become unexpectedly close in the process. Read More Read Less Watch on Fandango at Home Premiered Apr 01 Buy Now

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      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.

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      KB B This was such an exceptional movie with great acting and storyline. It was so intense and sad; definitely a tear jerker. Judi Dench was superb as usual. It's a must see. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 02/28/24 Full Review Cinephemeride [ a touching story served by actors with finesse and sobriety Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 02/05/24 Full Review John G A touching and significant movie. But it is undermined if one understands it's frequent manipulation of the "true story". Rated 4 out of 5 stars 01/20/24 Full Review Alec B Often the film becomes a bit too heavy handed, especially in the flashbacks, but when the focus is on the odd and effective pairing of Coogan and Dench its more grounded in real substance and becomes rather moving. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 11/10/23 Full Review Harry H Just a perfect film and story with bravura performances by Dench and Coogan! Have tissues handy! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 10/14/23 Full Review donnie m sad but BEAUTIFUL movie and Judi Dench is a great actress Rated 5 out of 5 stars 09/14/23 Full Review Read all reviews Post a rating

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      Deborah Ross The Spectator It is quiet, restrained, unfussy, and has, at its heart, an injustice so grave it will make your blood boil. You will also cry. Sep 5, 2018 Full Review Anna Smith metro.co.uk Despite its weighty themes, Stephen Frears' film is almost as much a comedy as a drama. Rated: 5/5 Sep 6, 2017 Full Review Monica Castillo Bitch Media The movie is a bit of a puzzle coming from atheist co-writer Steve Coogan and the script grapples with these big questions of religion, class, and justice in a way that's far beyond the typical teary human-interest story. May 10, 2016 Full Review James Croot Stuff.co.nz Judi Dench's greatest screen performance... Rated: 4.5/5 Jan 30, 2023 Full Review Keith Garlington Keith & the Movies While several dramatic liberties were taken with the actual true account, most of them help make this a better film. Rated: 3.5/5 Aug 24, 2022 Full Review Brian Eggert Deep Focus Review The restrained realism and depth of the melodrama are perfectly balanced, altogether avoiding what could have easily become schmaltzy. Rated: 3/4 Aug 19, 2022 Full Review Read all reviews

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      Synopsis In 1952, Irish teenager Philomena (Judi Dench) became pregnant out of wedlock and was sent to a convent. When her baby, Anthony, was a toddler, the nuns took Philomena's child away from her and put him up for adoption in the United States. For the next 50 years, she searched tirelessly for her son. When former BBC correspondent Martin Sixsmith (Steve Coogan) learns of the story, he becomes her ally. They travel together to America to find Anthony and become unexpectedly close in the process.
      Director
      Stephen Frears
      Executive Producer
      Henry Normal, Christine Langan, Cameron McCracken, François Ivernel, Carolyn Marks Blackwood
      Screenwriter
      Steve Coogan, Jeff Pope
      Distributor
      Weinstein Co.
      Production Co
      Baby Cow Productions, Magnolia Mae
      Rating
      PG-13 (Some Strong Language|Sexual References|Thematic Elements)
      Genre
      Drama, Comedy, Biography
      Original Language
      English
      Release Date (Theaters)
      Nov 22, 2013, Limited
      Release Date (Streaming)
      Apr 4, 2014
      Box Office (Gross USA)
      $37.7M
      Sound Mix
      Dolby Digital
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