Philomena
Directed by Stephen Frears
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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Top 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
Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch Philomena online?
As of August 6, 2026, Philomena is available to stream on Britbox Apple TV Channel , YouTube TV, CuriosityStream Apple TV Channel, CuriosityStream Amazon Channel, The CW, Fandango at Home Free, YouTube Free, Plex, Tubi TV, Kanopy, Hoopla, and Fawesome in United States. Use the country selector above to check availability in other regions — streaming rights are licensed per country, so catalogues differ.
Is Philomena on Netflix?
No — Philomena is not currently on Netflix in any of the countries we track. In United States it streams on Britbox Apple TV Channel , YouTube TV, CuriosityStream Apple TV Channel, CuriosityStream Amazon Channel, The CW, Fandango at Home Free, YouTube Free, Plex, Tubi TV, Kanopy, Hoopla, and Fawesome instead.
Can I rent or buy Philomena online?
Yes. In United States, Philomena can be rented on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and Spectrum On Demand and purchased on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home.
In which countries can I stream Philomena?
As of August 6, 2026, Philomena is included with a streaming subscription (or free with ads) in Argentina, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Germany, Mexico, Russia, Spain, and United States, among the countries we track.
Streaming availability last checked on August 6, 2026. Catalogues change frequently — data from TMDB and JustWatch.
