Fountaindale Public Library

Philomena, The Weinstein Company/Yucaipa Films, Pathé, BBC Films and BFI present ; with the participation of Canal+ and Ciné+ ; A Baby Cow/Magnolia Mae Production ; a film by Stephen Frears ; directed by Stephen Frears ; screenplay by Steve Coogan and Jeff Pope ; produced by Gabrielle Tana, Steve Coogan, Tracey Seaward

eng

videorecording

MPAA rating: PG-13; for some strong language, thematic elements and sexual references

Philomena

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The Weinstein Company/Yucaipa Films, Pathé, BBC Films and BFI present ; with the participation of Canal+ and Ciné+ ; A Baby Cow/Magnolia Mae Production ; a film by Stephen Frears ; directed by Stephen Frears ; screenplay by Steve Coogan and Jeff Pope ; produced by Gabrielle Tana, Steve Coogan, Tracey Seaward

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Judi Dench stars in the story of Philomena Lee, mother to a boy conceived out of wedlock and given up for adoption. Nearly 50 years later, Philomena meets Martin Sixsmith, a former BBC reporter looking for his next big story. Together, they embark on a journey to locate her long lost son. As the pieces of the puzzle come together, the unlikely travel companions form a comic and heartwarming friendship. Based on the 2009 investigative book by Martin Sixsmith

adult

live action