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Philomena

2013Movie1 h 38 minPG-13

Drama
81
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.6Metacritic777.8Rotten Tomatoes91%89%

A deeply moving, melancholic drama movie about family and everyday modern life, with standout performances.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Story

These two unlikely companions are on a journey to find her long lost son.

A woman searches for her adult son, who was taken away from her decades ago when she was forced to live in a convent.

Feels like

  • Bittersweet Drama
  • True Story Adaptation
  • Redemption & Forgiveness
  • Irish Catholic Church
  • Adoption & Loss
  • Unlikely Friendship
  • Grief and Healing
  • Hopeful Resolution
  • Strong Performances

Cast

24 of 30

Crew

Directed by
Stephen Frears
Written by
Steve Coogan, Jeff Pope, Martin Sixsmith
Produced by
Steve Coogan, Gabrielle Tana, Tracey Seaward
Music by
Alexandre Desplat

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Facts

November 1, 2013 · 1 h 38 min · PG-13

Released
November 1, 2013
Runtime
1 h 38 min
Age rating
PG-13
Genres
Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United Kingdom
Budget
$12 million
Box office
$100 million
Available in
50 countries
Keywords
based on novel or book, based on true story

Tropes

Loveable Rogue, Chekhov's Gun, Minor Major Character +9

  • Loveable Rogue
  • Chekhov's Gun
  • Minor Major Character
  • Bitch in Sheep's Clothing
  • Bitch Alert
  • "The Reason You Suck" Speech
  • Buxom Beauty Standard
  • Meaningful Name
  • Stern Nun
  • Hollywood Homely
  • Adaptational Jerkass
  • Slobs Versus Snobs

12 of 54 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Philomena?"

Questions about Philomena

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Philomena?

BritboxThe CWKanopyHooplaFandango at Home FreePlexFawesomeLionsgate+

In the United States, Philomena streams on Britbox, Lionsgate+, and Howdy, and it is free with ads on The CW, Kanopy, Hoopla, Fandango at Home Free, Plex, Fawesome, and Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and Spectrum On Demand. It also streams in 22 other countries.

Is Philomena worth watching?

81
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 81 (IMDb 7.6, Rotten Tomatoes 91%, and Metacritic 77).

Is Philomena okay for kids?

PG-13

Yes: it's rated PG-13 in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Is Philomena good for date night?

and 4 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFamily Movie NightFriends Night

Yes: romance is 7 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Is Philomena plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on pathos (9 of 10) and character depth (8 of 10) more than on its plot.

Was Philomena a box office hit?

Budget$12 million
Box office$100 million

Yes, a big one: it cost about $12 million to make and earned $100 million worldwide, 8.3 times its budget.

What tropes does Philomena use?

Loveable RogueChekhov's GunMinor Major CharacterBitch in Sheep's ClothingBitch Alert"The Reason You Suck" SpeechBuxom Beauty StandardMeaningful NameStern NunHollywood HomelyAdaptational JerkassSlobs Versus Snobsand 42 more

TV Tropes lists 54 tropes for it, including Loveable Rogue, Chekhov's Gun, and Minor Major Character.