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Philomena

7.320131h 38m12MovieDrama

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
WritersJeff Pope·Steve Coogan
ProducersGabrielle Tana·Steve Coogan

Where to watch

Availability shown for United Kingdom · 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 United Kingdom right now, but you can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV and Amazon Video. It's not on Netflix.

Is Philomena on Netflix?

No, Philomena is not on Netflix in United Kingdom as of October 2026. You can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and Rakuten TV.

Is Philomena on Amazon Prime Video?

Philomena isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in United Kingdom, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch Philomena for free?

Philomena isn't available free in United Kingdom; you can only rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and Rakuten TV.

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).