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Philomena

7.320131h 38mMMovieDrama

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

DirectorStephen Frears
WritersSteve Coogan·Jeff Pope
ProducersSteve Coogan·Tracey Seaward

Where to watch

Availability shown for Australia · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Stephen Frears

JDJudi Dench
Judi Dench
Philomena
SCSteve Coogan
Steve Coogan
Martin Sixsmith
SCSophie Kennedy Clark
Sophie Kennedy Clark
Young Philomena
MWMare Winningham
Mare Winningham
Mary Hess
BJBarbara Jefford
Barbara Jefford
Sister Hildegarde
RMRuth McCabe
Ruth McCabe
Mother Barbara
PHPeter Hermann
Peter Hermann
Pete Olsson
SMSean Mahon
Sean Mahon
Michael Hess
AMAnna Maxwell Martin
Anna Maxwell Martin
Jane
MFMichelle Fairley
Michelle Fairley
Sally Mitchell
WMWunmi Mosaku
Wunmi Mosaku
Young Nun
AMAmy McAllister
Amy McAllister
Sister Anunciata

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Philomena — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Philomena?

Philomena isn't on any subscription service in Australia right now, but you can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. It's not on Netflix.

Is Philomena on Netflix?

No, Philomena is not on Netflix in Australia as of September 2026. You can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.

Is Philomena on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Philomena isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Australia right now.

Where can I watch Philomena for free?

Philomena isn't available free in Australia; you can only rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.

Is Philomena based on a true story?

Yes — Philomena is based on true events, dramatising real people and events (some details may be fictionalised for the screen).