The Magdalene Sisters
“In a place that defied belief their only hope was each other.”
Synopsis
Three young Irish women struggle to maintain their spirits while they endure dehumanizing abuse as inmates of a Magdalene Sisters Asylum.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2012-04-11
Top Cast
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Anne-Marie Duff
Margaret
Nora-Jane Noone
Bernadette
Dorothy Duffy
Rose
Geraldine McEwan
Sister Bridget
Eileen Walsh
Crispina
Mary Murray
Una
Eamonn Owens
Eamonn
Britta Smith
Katy
Peter Mullan
Mr O'Connor
Eithne McGuinness
Sister Clementine
Frances Healy
Sister Jude
Phyllis MacMahon
Sister Augusta
Chris Patrick-Simpson
Brendan
Daniel Costello
Father Fitzroy
Rebecca Walsh
Josephine
Sean Colgan
Seamus
Stephen McCole
Young Man in Car
Release History & Theatrical Window
Toronto International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
August 29, 2003
Wide Cinema Exhibition
December 9, 2004
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$5M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$21.1M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
4.22x
+$16.1M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Peter Mullan
- Screenplay & Story
- Peter Mullan
- Original Score
- Craig Armstrong
- Original Title
- The Magdalene Sisters
- Country of Origin
- Ireland, United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- Latin, English
- Runtime
- 1h 59m
- Production Budget
- $5M
- Worldwide Gross
- $21.1M
- Production Studios
- Scottish Screen, Fís Éireann/Screen Ireland, Momentum Pictures, PFP Films, Temple Films, Dumfries & Galloway Council, South West Scotland Screen Commission, Scottish Enterprise Dumfries & Galloway, UK Film Council's New Cinema Fund, Element Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Peter Mullan
Peter Mullan
Craig Armstrong
Nigel Willoughby
Colin Monie
Ed Guiney, Frances Higson, Paul Trijbits, Rod Stoneman, Alan J. Wands
Department Leadership Roster
Peter Mullan
Director
Craig Armstrong
Original Music Composer
Peter Mullan
Screenplay
Frances Higson
Producer
Nigel Willoughby
Director of Photography
Alan J. Wands
Producer
Mark Leese
Production Design
Trisha Biggar
Costume Design
Colin Monie
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Tous publics — Universal audience.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Magdalene Sisters
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Magdalene Sisters about?
Three young Irish women struggle to maintain their spirits while they endure dehumanizing abuse as inmates of a Magdalene Sisters Asylum.
Who directed The Magdalene Sisters?
The Magdalene Sisters was directed by Peter Mullan.
Who stars in The Magdalene Sisters?
The principal cast of The Magdalene Sisters includes Anne-Marie Duff, Nora-Jane Noone, Dorothy Duffy, Geraldine McEwan, Eileen Walsh.
When was The Magdalene Sisters released and how long is it?
The Magdalene Sisters was released in 2002 with a total runtime of 1h 59m.
What was the box office and production budget of The Magdalene Sisters?
The Magdalene Sisters had a reported production budget of $5M and grossed $21.1M at the worldwide box office (4.22 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for The Magdalene Sisters?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Magdalene Sisters was composed by Craig Armstrong.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Magdalene Sisters?
The Magdalene Sisters holds official age classifications: CA: 14A; DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).