Philomena

Content Warnings

Overall Severity: ๐ŸŸก 65/100
Total warning time: 50s
Sex/Nudity: ๐ŸŸก 30/100 (10s)
  • ๐ŸŸก 30/100 [00:45:20 - 00:45:30] Brief discussion about unwed mothers and implied sexual activity.
Drug Use: ๐ŸŸข 0/100 (0s)
Violence: ๐ŸŸก 40/100 (30s)
  • ๐ŸŸก 40/100 [01:10:15 - 01:10:45] Emotional distress shown by characters, including crying and anger.
Strong Language: ๐ŸŸก 50/100 (10s)
  • ๐ŸŸก 40/100 [00:30:10 - 00:30:15] Use of the word 'bastard' in a historical context.
  • ๐ŸŸก 50/100 [01:20:30 - 01:20:35] Mild profanity used in a moment of frustration.
Philomena

Details for Philomena (2013)

Year: 2013
Certificate: PG-13
Philomena Runtime: 98 min
Genre: Biography, Comedy, Drama
IMDB: 7.6
Meta Score: 77
Votes: 94212
Gross: 37,707,719
Director: Stephen Frears
Cast Stars: Judi Dench, Steve Coogan, Sophie Kennedy Clark, Mare Winningham

Overview of Philomena:

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.

Philomena FAQ

Q: What is the plot of the movie Philomena?
A: Philomena is based on the true story of Philomena Lee, an Irish woman who, with the help of journalist Martin Sixsmith, searches for her long-lost son. The son was taken from her decades earlier when she was forced to live in a convent as a pregnant teenager, and she discovers he was adopted by an American family.
Q: Who stars in the movie Philomena?
A: The movie stars Judi Dench as Philomena Lee and Steve Coogan as Martin Sixsmith. Supporting actors include Sophie Kennedy Clark as the young Philomena and Mare Winningham as Mary, the adoptive mother of Philomena's son.
Q: Is Philomena based on a true story?
A: Yes, Philomena is based on the true story of Philomena Lee, an Irish woman who spent decades searching for her son after he was taken from her by nuns at a convent where she was sent as a pregnant teenager. The film is adapted from Martin Sixsmith's book 'The Lost Child of Philomena Lee.'
Q: What awards did Philomena receive?
A: Philomena received several accolades, including four Academy Award nominations for Best Picture, Best Actress (Judi Dench), Best Adapted Screenplay, and Best Original Score. Judi Dench also won the BAFTA Award for Best Actress for her role in the film.
Q: Who directed Philomena?
A: Philomena was directed by Stephen Frears, known for his work on films like 'The Queen' and 'High Fidelity.' The screenplay was written by Steve Coogan and Jeff Pope.