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Philomena

Drama recounting the true story of Philomena Lee who, decades after being forced to give up her infant son, enlists the help of an investigative journalist to track him down.

Drama recounting the true story of Philomena Lee, a Catholic woman who gives birth out of wedlock in 1950s Ireland. Abandoned by her family, she is forced to live in an abbey, where the nuns sell her infant child for adoption. Philomena keeps her secret for 50 years before eventually enlisting the help of jaded journalist Martin Sixsmith in tracking down her estranged son.

23 days left to watch

1 hour, 31 minutes

Audio described

Last on

Last Thursday 21:40

Music Played

  • Alexandre Desplat

    Martin

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    Philomena

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    Birth

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    Laundry

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    Adoption

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    Drive To Roscrea

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    Reminiscence

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    Philomena

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    Landing In Usa

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    Discovering Michael

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    Mary

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    Confession

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    Sister Hildegarde

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    Farewell

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    Airport

Credits

Role Contributor
Philomena Lee Judi Dench
Martin Sixsmith Steve Coogan
Mary Mare Winningham
Sally Mitchell Michelle Fairley
Jane Anna Maxwell Martin
David Charles Edwards
Sister Hildegarde Barbara Jefford
Mother Barbara Ruth McCabe
Pete Olsson Peter Hermann
Sally Mitchell Michelle Fairley
Director Stephen Frears
Writer Jeff Pope
Writer Steve Coogan

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