Philomena
When former journalist Martin Sixsmith (Steve Coogan) is dismissed from the Labour Party in disgrace, he is at a loss as to what do. That changes when a young Irish woman approaches him about a story of her mother, Philomena Lee (Dame Judi Dench), who had her son taken away when she was a teenage inmate of a Catholic convent. Martin arranges a magazine assignment about her search for him that eventually leads to America. Along the way, Martin and Philomena discover as much about each other as about her son's fate. Furthermore, both find their basic beliefs challenged.
- Metascore77
- 2013
- 1 Hr 38 Mins
- Documentary, Comedy, Drama
- PG-13
When former journalist Martin Sixsmith (Steve Coogan) is dismissed from the Labour Party in disgrace, he is at a loss as to what do. That changes when a young Irish woman approaches him about a story of her mother, Philomena Lee (Dame Judi Dench), who had her son taken away when she was a teenage inmate of a Catholic convent. Martin arranges a magazine assignment about her search for him that eventually leads to America. Along the way, Martin and Philomena discover as much about each other as about her son's fate. Furthermore, both find their basic beliefs challenged.
Philomena (Australia Trailer 1)
2:38
Philomena (US)
2:32
Philomena
2:24
Philomena: Not To Use My Real Name
0:25
Philomena: Big Momma's House
0:26
Philomena: The Size Of The Portions
0:33
Philomena: Be Nice To People On Your Way Up
0:42
Philomena: Page Turner (US)
1:07
Philomena: Hip Replacement (US)
0:31
Philomena: Lincoln Memorial
0:52
Philomena: Interior Car
0:28
Philomena: Hotel Room
1:11
Philomena: Breakfast Restaurant
1:20
Philomena: Green Field
0:49
Philomena: Judi Dench On The Story (US)
1:54
Philomena: Steve Coogan On The Story (US)
3:02
Philomena: Stephen Frears On The Filming Process (US)
0:24