Movie

Philomena

“These two unlikely companions are on a journey to find her long lost son.”

★ 7.3(1,721)20131h 38m

Philomena is streaming on Curiosity Stream in Canada, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo, YouTube and Amazon Video. Availability checked 12 June 2026.

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Good to know

Director: Stephen Frears
Release date: 2013-11-01
Runtime: 1h 38m
Language: English
Box office: $100,100,000
Budget: $12,000,000
Status: Released
Country: United Kingdom
Studio: Baby Cow Productions

Philomena — trailer

About Philomena

Philomena is a 2013 movie in the Drama genre, directed by Stephen Frears, starring Judi Dench, Steve Coogan and Sophie Kennedy Clark. It has a runtime of 1 hour 38 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.3/10 from 1,721 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Philomena in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

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

Cast

Judi Dench

Philomena

Steve Coogan

Martin Sixsmith

Sophie Kennedy Clark

Young Philomena

Mare Winningham

Mary Hess

Barbara Jefford

Sister Hildegarde

Ruth McCabe

Mother Barbara

Peter Hermann

Pete Olsson

Sean Mahon

Michael Hess

Anna Maxwell Martin

Jane

Michelle Fairley

Sally Mitchell

Wunmi Mosaku

Young Nun

Amy McAllister

Sister Anunciata

Themes & keywords

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Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Philomena in Canada?+

In Canada, you can stream Philomena on Curiosity Stream. It's also available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo, YouTube and Amazon Video.

Is Philomena on Netflix?+

Philomena is not on Netflix in Canada right now, but you can stream it on Curiosity Stream.

How long is Philomena?+

Philomena has a runtime of 1 hour 38 minutes (98 minutes).

Who stars in Philomena?+

Philomena stars Judi Dench, Steve Coogan, Sophie Kennedy Clark, Mare Winningham and Barbara Jefford.

When did Philomena come out?+

Philomena is a 2013 movie directed by Stephen Frears.

What genre is Philomena?+

Philomena is Drama film.

Who directed Philomena?+

Philomena was directed by Stephen Frears.