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The Magdalene Sisters

  • 2002
  • R
  • 1h 54m
IMDb RATING
7.7/10
30K
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The Magdalene Sisters (2002)
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Period DramaPsychological DramaTragedyDrama

Three young Irish women struggle to maintain their spirits while they endure dehumanizing abuse as inmates of a Magdalene Sisters Asylum.Three young Irish women struggle to maintain their spirits while they endure dehumanizing abuse as inmates of a Magdalene Sisters Asylum.Three young Irish women struggle to maintain their spirits while they endure dehumanizing abuse as inmates of a Magdalene Sisters Asylum.

  • Director
    • Peter Mullan
  • Writer
    • Peter Mullan
  • Stars
    • Eileen Walsh
    • Dorothy Duffy
    • Nora-Jane Noone
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    • IMDb RATING
    7.7/10
    30K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Peter Mullan
    • Writer
      • Peter Mullan
    • Stars
      • Eileen Walsh
      • Dorothy Duffy
      • Nora-Jane Noone
    • 210User reviews
    • 149Critic reviews
    • 83Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Nominated for 2 BAFTA Awards
      • 18 wins & 15 nominations total

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    Top Cast58

    Eileen Walsh
    Eileen Walsh
    • Crispina
    Dorothy Duffy
    Dorothy Duffy
    • Rose…
    Nora-Jane Noone
    Nora-Jane Noone
    • Bernadette
    Geraldine McEwan
    Geraldine McEwan
    • Sister Bridget
    Anne-Marie Duff
    Anne-Marie Duff
    • Margaret
    Mary Murray
    Mary Murray
    • Una
    Britta Smith
    Britta Smith
    • Katy
    Frances Healy
    • Sister Jude
    Eithne McGuinness
    • Sister Clementine
    Phyllis MacMahon
    Phyllis MacMahon
    • Sister Augusta
    • (as Phyllis McMahon)
    Rebecca Walsh
    • Josephine
    Eamonn Owens
    Eamonn Owens
    • Eamonn
    Chris Patrick-Simpson
    Chris Patrick-Simpson
    • Brendan
    • (as Chris Simpson)
    Sean Colgan
    • Seamus
    Daniel Costello
    • Father Fitzroy
    Kate Christie
    • Dormitory Girls
    Alison Goldie
    • Dormitory Girls
    Jemma Heath
    • Dormitory Girls
    • Director
      • Peter Mullan
    • Writer
      • Peter Mullan
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

    User reviews210

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    Storyline

    Did you know

    • Trivia
      Peter Mullan has said that the film was initially made because victims of Magdalene Asylums had no closure. They hadn't received any recognition, compensation, or apology. Many remained lifelong devout Catholics.
    • Goofs
      When Margaret's brother shows up to take his sister home, he not only knows his way around the facility, but knows exactly which room everyone is in, despite having never set foot in the place.
    • Quotes
      • Bernadette: Having a baby's not a crime.
      • Rose: Having a baby before you're married is a mortal sin!
      • Bernadette: I'd commit any sin, mortal or otherwise, to get the hell out of here.
    • Crazy credits
      Special thanks to ... all at the Glasgow Film Office.
    • Connections
      Featured in The 2004 IFP/West Independent Spirit Awards (2004)
    • Soundtracks
      The Well Below the Valley
      (uncredited)
      Traditional Irish folksong
      Sung by the priest at the wedding

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    Details

    • Release date
      • August 29, 2003 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • Ireland
      • United Kingdom
    • Official site
      • Official site
    • Languages
      • English
      • Latin
    • Also known as
      • En el nombre de Dios
    • Filming locations
      • Dumfries & Galloway, Scotland, UK
    • Production companies
      • Scottish Screen
      • UK Film Council
      • Bord Scannán na hÉireann / The Irish Film Board
    • See more company credits at IMDbPro

    Box office

    • Gross US & Canada
      • $4,890,878
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $84,553
      • Aug 3, 2003
    • Gross worldwide
      • $21,107,578
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Tech specs

    • Runtime
      • 1h 54m(114 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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