Philomena

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7.6/10

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Judi Dench and Steve Coogan in Philomena (2013)

A world-weary political journalist picks up the story of a woman's search for her son, who was taken away from her decades ago after she became pregnant and was forced to live in a convent.

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A world-weary political journalist picks up the story of a woman's search for her son, who was taken away from her decades ago after she became pregnant and was forced to live in a convent.A world-weary political journalist picks up the story of a woman's search for her son, who was taken away from her decades ago after she became pregnant and was forced to live in a convent.A world-weary political journalist picks up the story of a woman's search for her son, who was taken away from her decades ago after she became pregnant and was forced to live in a convent.

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IMDb RATING

7.6/10

105K

YOUR RATING

See production info at IMDbPro

Nominated for 4 Oscars
- 33 wins & 86 nominations total

Videos22

Trailer 2:32

Trailer #1

Trailer 2:25

International Trailer

Trailer 2:25

International Trailer

Clip 1:08

Philomena

Clip 1:46

Philomena: Answering Philomena's Questions (French Subtitled)

Clip 0:54

Philomena: Lincoln Memorial

Clip 1:07

Philomena: Page Turner (US)

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Trivia
There are flashbacks, done with "home movies". Some were created for this movie, and some are footage of Philomena's actual son.

Goofs
When the phone rings in Martin's Washington, D.C. hotel room, the ringtone is typical UK, not US: two short rings, which repeat. "Filming Locations" indicate that interior hotel scenes were filmed at the London Marriott Hotel. The sound editor should have changed ringtone.

Quotes
Martin Sixsmith: The end of all our exploring will be to arrive where we started and know the place for the first time.
Philomena: That's lovely, Martin. Did you just think of that?
Martin Sixsmith: No, it's T.S. Eliot

Crazy credits
Real footage of Anthony/Michael is shown at the ending credits

Connections
Featured in At the Movies: Venice Film Festival 2013 (2013)

Soundtracks
Mother of God Here I Stand
Composed by John Tavener and Mikhail Lermontov
Published by Chester Music Ltd.
By kind permission of Music Sales Creative
Performed by The Tiffin Boys' Choir
Choir Director: Simon Toyne

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Featured review

8/10

Very moving film

This was a great film. I haven't stopped thinking and talking about it since I saw it earlier today. This is a story that needed to be told: so much better than the typical blockbusters we are force-fed day by day. A very meaningful and poignant tale about what goes on in the heart of man and the secrets that can change lives if only known. My husband and I hugely enjoy the British style of acting with its dry humour and evident realism. A movie which portrays a reality that would be very close to home for thousands of people. Steve Coogan played his part very well. Judi Dench has excellent comic timing, which I haven't forgotten, having watched her in UK sitcoms in the old days. A must see. Well done to all involved.