Philomena

2013 · 98 min · EN · PG-13 · 7.3 (1,763 votes)

Dir. Stephen Frears · Starring Judi Dench, Steve Coogan, Sophie Kennedy Clark, Mare Winningham, Barbara Jefford, Ruth McCabe · Music Alexandre Desplat

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

Drama

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

VIBE

This film offers a deeply moving and emotionally resonant experience. It's a journey steeped in quiet determination and profound human spirit, balancing moments of heartbreaking injustice with an enduring sense of hope and the power of human connection. A reflective and dignified watch.

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