Philomena

Author

Stephen Frears

Call Number

• DVD DRAMA (CEN, EAS, OSH, WSQ)

Languages

In English or French, with optional Spanish subtitles; English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing.

Performers

Judi Dench, Steve Coogan, Mare Winningham, Barbara Jefford, Peter Hermann, Michelle Fairley.

Publication Information

Beverly Hills, CA : The Weinstein Company Home Entertainment : Anchor Bay Entertainment, [2014]

Physical Description

1 videodisc (98 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.

Audience

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

Summary

Philomena Lee is 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.

Notes

Title from container.

Based on the book "The lost child of Philomena Lee" by Martin Sixsmith.

Originally released as a motion picture in 2013.

Special features: A conversation with Judi Dench ; The real Philomena Lee ; Q&A with Steve Coogan ; feature commentary with Steve Coogan and screenwriter Jeff Pope.