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Summary 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
Metascore Generally Favorable Based on 42 Critic Reviews
77
User Score Generally Favorable Based on 237 User Ratings
7.8
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Summary 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.

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Metascore
Generally Favorable Based on 42 Critic Reviews
77
90% Positive
38 Reviews
7% Mixed
3 Reviews
2% Negative
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Metascore
Generally Favorable Based on 42 Critic Reviews
77
90% Positive
38 Reviews
7% Mixed
3 Reviews
2% Negative
1 Review

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User Score
Generally Favorable Based on 237 User Ratings
7.8
83% Positive
197 Ratings
14% Mixed
33 Ratings
3% Negative
7 Ratings

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User Score
Generally Favorable Based on 237 User Ratings
7.8
83% Positive
197 Ratings
14% Mixed
33 Ratings
3% Negative
7 Ratings

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Production Company The Weinstein Company, Yucaipa Films, Pathé, BBC Film, British Film Institute (BFI), Canal+, Ciné+, Baby Cow Productions, Magnolia Mae Films, Philomena Lee
Release Date Nov 22, 2013
Duration 1 h 38 m
Rating PG-13
Tagline These two unlikely companions are on a journey to find her long lost son.
Academy Awards, USA
4 Nominations
Golden Globes, USA
3 Nominations
Venice Film Festival
• 9 Wins & 10 Nominations