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Philomena
These two unlikely companions are on a journey to find her long lost son.
Genres
Drama
Overview
A woman searches for her adult son, who was taken away from her decades ago when she was forced to live in a convent.
Details
Budget
$12000000
Revenue
$100100000
Runtime
98 min
Release Date
2013-11-01
Status
Released
Original Language
English
Vote Count
1637
Vote Average
7.346
Cast
Meet the talented actors who bring the movie to life.
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
Rita Hamill
Nursery Nun
Tadhg Bowen
Young Anthony
Saoirse Bowen
Young Mary
Harrison D'Ampney
Anthony (8-10 Years)
D.J. McGrath
John
Simone Lahbib
Kate Sixsmith
Sara Stewart
Marcia Weller
Gary Lilburn
Priest
Charles Edwards
David
Nicholas Jones
Dr. Robert
Paris Arrowsmith
Bellboy
Marie Jones
Barman's Mum
Frankie McCafferty
Barman
Vaughn Johseph
Receptionist Hotel
George Fisher
Omelette Chef
Jordan King
Waitress
Amber Batty
Marge
Martin Glyn Murray
Father
Florence Keith-Roach
Check In Operator
George Michael Rados
Priest In Church
Elliot Levey
Alex
Timothy Paul Jobe
Doc Hess
Roxanne Gregory
Meg
Jon Wennington
Congregation Member (uncredited)
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