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Philomena
These two unlikely companions are on a journey to find her long lost son.
These two unlikely companions are on a journey to find her long lost ...
Drama - 2013
7.6
92%
77
A woman searches for her adult son, who was taken away from her decades ago when she was forced to live in a convent.
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Rated:
PG-13
Runtime:
98 min
Release date:
1 Nov 2013
Country:
GB
Languages:
English
Budget:
$12,000,000
Revenue:
$100,129,872
Awards:
Nominated for 4 Oscars. Another 31 wins & 76 nominations.

Top Critics Reviews

fresh:
What at first seems formulaic comedy gains a deeper resonance as we see how they represent two responses to cruelty and injustice -- first outrage, and with time, eventually, forgiveness.
– Liam Lacey,
Globe and Mail,
22 Dec 2013
fresh:
It's smart and unsweetened.
– Wesley Morris,
Grantland,
10 Dec 2013
fresh:
Even as Philomena embraces the expected feel-good dynamics, it avoids taking the usual path and doesn't paint all of the "evil" nuns with the same brush.
– Peter Howell,
Toronto Star,
28 Nov 2013
fresh:
We wouldn't care about any of this if the performances were weak. But both actors find complexity and depth.
– Jocelyn Noveck,
Associated Press,
27 Nov 2013
fresh:
At its core, this clever, wrenching, profound story underscores the tenacity of faith in the face of unfathomable cruelty.
– Ann Hornaday,
Washington Post,
27 Nov 2013
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