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.
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MPAA rating: PG-13; for some strong language, thematic elements and sexual references.
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In English or dubbed French; Spanish subtitles; English subtitles for the deaf and hard-of-hearing (SDH).
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