Philomena (2013) – Filming Locations
Drama · Directed by Stephen Frears · Starring Steve Coogan, Judi Dench
A woman searches for her adult son, who was taken away from her decades ago when she was forced to live in a convent.
Where was Philomena filmed?
- London, United Kingdom, London – Martin and Philomena research records to trace her son's adoption. The actual UK government records facility provides authenticity to the documentary research sequence where the pair begins their investigation
- Dublin, Ireland, Dublin – Philomena walks through Dublin streets reflecting on her past and her time in the convent. Dublin's historic streets establish the Irish setting and Philomena's emotional journey through her hometown
- Dublin, Ireland, Dublin – Flashback sequences of Philomena's time in the convent as a young woman. The real convent where Philomena spent decades is used for emotionally charged flashback scenes revealing her hidden past
- Washington, D.C., United States, Washington, D.C. – Martin attends a political event; climactic scene involving Anthony's connection to the presidency. The White House location provides historical context and dramatic weight to the revelation about Philomena's son's fate and his American political connections
- Boston, United States, Boston – Martin and Philomena travel to America to search for Philomena's son. Boston serves as the American destination where Martin and Philomena continue their investigation into what happened to her adopted son