Philomena
A woman searches for her adult son, who was taken away from her decades ago when she was forced to live in a convent.
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Based on audience scoresWhere to stream Philomena
Streaming now in the United States on Britbox Apple TV channel, Lionsgate+ Amazon Channels, The CW, Kanopy, Hoopla, and Fawesome.
Rent or buy in the United States on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and Spectrum On Demand.
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Official Trailer
Official UK Trailer
Golden Globes Nomination TV Spot
30 Second Spot
I met him
I believed I sinned
One in a million
Best Picture Closeup: Philomena
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Frequently asked questions about Philomena
Where can I watch Philomena in the United States?
Philomena is available to stream on Britbox Apple TV channel, Lionsgate+ Amazon Channels, The CW, Kanopy, Hoopla, and Fawesome in the United States, and to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and Spectrum On Demand. Streaming availability is provided by JustWatch and can change over time.
Can I watch Philomena for free?
Philomena streams free with ads in the United States on The CW, Kanopy, Hoopla, and Fawesome. A subscription is not required, though the service may ask you to register.
What are the ratings for Philomena?
Philomena scores 7.3 on The Movie Database.
Who stars in Philomena?
Philomena stars Judi Dench, Steve Coogan, Sophie Kennedy Clark, Mare Winningham, and Barbara Jefford. Stephen Frears is the director.
How long is Philomena?
Philomena runs 1h 38m (98 minutes).
When did Philomena come out?
Philomena was released on November 1, 2013.
Which studio made Philomena?
Philomena was produced by Baby Cow Productions, BBC Film, and Magnolia Mae Films in the United Kingdom.
What was the budget for Philomena?
Philomena was made on a budget of $12,000,000.
How much did Philomena make at the box office?
Philomena grossed $100,100,000 worldwide, against a budget of $12,000,000.
Ratings and streaming availability are aggregated from third-party sources; metadata from The Movie Database (TMDB), streaming data from JustWatch. This product uses the TMDB API but is not endorsed or certified by TMDB. Streaming availability checked September 2026.