Philomena
“These two unlikely companions are on a journey to find her long lost son.”
Synopsis
A woman searches for her adult son, who was taken away from her decades ago when she was forced to live in a convent.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Type: Trailer • Published 2013-10-31
Top Cast
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Judi Dench
Philomena
Steve Coogan
Martin Sixsmith
Sophie Kennedy Clark
Young Philomena
Mare Winningham
Mary Hess
Barbara Jefford
Sister Hildegarde
Ruth McCabe
Mother Barbara
Peter Hermann
Pete Olsson
Sean Mahon
Michael Hess
Anna Maxwell Martin
Jane
Michelle Fairley
Sally Mitchell
Wunmi Mosaku
Young Nun
Amy McAllister
Sister Anunciata
Charlie Murphy
Kathleen
Cathy Belton
Sister Claire
Kate Fleetwood
Young Sister Hildegarde
Charissa Shearer
Peg
Nika McGuigan
Bridie
Rachel Wilcock
Mamie
Release History & Theatrical Window
Venice Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
November 27, 2013
Wide Cinema Exhibition
May 26, 2014
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$12M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$100.1M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
8.34x
+$88.1M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Stephen Frears
- Screenplay & Story
- Jeff Pope, Steve Coogan
- Original Score
- Alexandre Desplat
- Original Title
- Philomena
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
- Production Budget
- $12M
- Worldwide Gross
- $100.1M
- Production Studios
- Baby Cow Productions, BBC Film, Magnolia Mae Films, BFI, Pathe
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Stephen Frears
Jeff Pope, Steve Coogan, Martin Sixsmith
Alexandre Desplat
Robbie Ryan
Valerio Bonelli
Gabrielle Tana, Steve Coogan, Tracey Seaward, François Ivernel, Cameron McCracken
Department Leadership Roster
Stephen Frears
Director
Gabrielle Tana
Producer
Steve Coogan
Producer
Tracey Seaward
Producer
Valerio Bonelli
Editor
Robbie Ryan
Director of Photography
Alan MacDonald
Production Design
Jeff Pope
Screenplay
Steve Coogan
Screenplay
Alexandre Desplat
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
Suitable only for 12 years and over.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Philomena
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Philomena about?
A woman searches for her adult son, who was taken away from her decades ago when she was forced to live in a convent.
Who directed Philomena?
Philomena was directed by Stephen Frears.
Who stars in Philomena?
The principal cast of Philomena includes Judi Dench, Steve Coogan, Sophie Kennedy Clark, Mare Winningham, Barbara Jefford.
When was Philomena released and how long is it?
Philomena was released in 2013 with a total runtime of 1h 38m.
What was the box office and production budget of Philomena?
Philomena had a reported production budget of $12M and grossed $100.1M at the worldwide box office (8.34 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for Philomena?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Philomena was composed by Alexandre Desplat.
Is Philomena based on a book or true story?
Philomena is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Martin Sixsmith".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Philomena?
Philomena holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.); GB: 12 (Suitable only for 12 years and over.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).