Who's Involved:
Release Date:
Friday, November 22, 2013 New York / Los Angeles
Wednesday, November 27, 2013 Limited
some strong language, thematic elements and sexual references
Plot: What's the story about?
A woman searches for her adult son, who taken away from her decades ago when she was forced to live in a convent.
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Who stars in Philomena: Cast List
Judi Dench ... Philomena Lee
J. Edgar, Pride & Prejudice
Steve Coogan ... Martin Sixsmith
Despicable Me 4, Despicable Me 2
Michelle Fairley ... Sally Mitchell
The Invisible Woman, Woolly Faces
Mare Winningham ... Mary
Dark Waters, Brothers
Who's making Philomena: Crew List
A look at the Philomena behind-the-scenes crew and production team. The film's director Stephen Frears last directed The Lost King and Victoria and Abdul. The film's writer Steve Coogan last wrote The Lost King and Alan Partridge.
Director
Screenwriters
Producers
Steve CooganTracey Seaward
Gaby Tana
Companies
Production Company
Watch Philomena Trailers & Videos
No trailer available.
Production: What we know about Philomena?
Key Facts
- The film received strong critical support following screenings at the Venice and Toronto festivals.
- Adapted from the book by former BBC journalist Martin Sixsmith, titled "The Lost Child of Philomena Lee: A Mother, Her Son and a 50 Year Search."
Filming Timeline
- 2013 - May: The film was set to Completed status.
- 2012 - September: The film was set to Pre-Production status.
The pic will shoot in late October 2012.
- 2012 - September: The film was set to Announced status.
Philomena Release Date: When was the film released?
Philomena was a New York / Los Angeles release in 2013 on Friday, November 22, 2013. There were 5 other movies released on the same date, including The Hunger Games: Catching Fire, The Delivery Man and The Christmas Candle.
Philomena DVD & Blu-ray Release Date: When was the film released?
Philomena was released on DVD & Blu-ray on Tuesday, April 15, 2014 .