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The Magdalene Sisters (2002) 7.8
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7.8/10 from 20,992 users
Metascore: 83/100
Reviews: 189 user | 128 critic | 38 from Metacritic.com Three young Irish women struggle to maintain their spirits while they endure dehumanizing abuse as inmates of a Magdalene Sisters Asylum. Director:Peter MullanWriter:Peter Mullan |
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Cast
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| Geraldine McEwan | ... | ||
| Anne-Marie Duff | ... | ||
| Nora-Jane Noone | ... | ||
| Dorothy Duffy | ... |
Rose /
Patricia
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| Mary Murray | ... |
Una
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Britta Smith | ... |
Katy
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| Frances Healy | ... |
Sister Jude
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Eithne McGuinness | ... |
Sister Clementine
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Phyllis MacMahon | ... |
Sister Augusta
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Rebecca Walsh | ... |
Josephine
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| Eamonn Owens | ... |
Eamonn
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| Chris Patrick-Simpson | ... |
Brendan
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Sean Colgan | ... |
Seamus
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Daniel Costello | ... |
Father Fitzroy
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A thoroughly mind-provoking film about 3 young women who, under tragic circumstances, see themselves cast away to a Magdalene Asylum for young women in 1964. One of many like institutions, the asylums are run like prisons and young girls are forced to do workhouse laundry and hard labor. The asylum, one of many that existed in theocratic Catholic Ireland, is for supposedly 'fallen' women. Here, young girls are imprisoned indefinitely and endure agonizing punishments and a long, harsh working system which leaves them physically drained and mentally damaged. As the girls bond together, it soon becomes clear that the only way out of the Magdalene convent is to escape, but with twisted Sister Bridget running the wing, any chances seem limited... Written by Anonymous
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In a place that defied belief their only hope was each other. See more »Genres:
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Rated R for violence/cruelty, nudity, sexual content and language | See all certifications »Parents Guide:
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Release Date:
29 August 2003 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
Die unbarmherzigen Schwestern See more »Box Office
Opening Weekend:
£88,315 (UK) (1 November 2002)Gross:
$4,890,878 (USA) (21 November 2003)Company Credits
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Margaret: Well, what is it you're wanting to show me? Come on, Kevin, what's the secret?
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Peter Mullan has remarked that the film was initially made because victims of Magdalene Asylums had no closure. They had not received any recognition, compensation, or apology, and many remained lifelong devout Catholics. See more »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 in some six years. See more »Quotes
[first lines]Margaret: Well, what is it you're wanting to show me? Come on, Kevin, what's the secret?
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This film will move you that is for sure. It is amazing to think such atrocities went on in the name of God. Well I guess it isn't really but this film lets you experience the single mindedness and hypocrisies of people who hold such fanatical beliefs. The film takes you on a journey through the eyes of helpless young women. These women are victims of the church and all its cruelty. We see how their spirits are affected by such unjust behavior. You will feel and cry along with them. You will hope along with them. It is amazing that anyone in these kind of circumstances could ever find any hope.
Peter Mullan had done a superb job at writing and directing. He even plays a small part in the film.
The script is very well structured. It builds it dramatic tension nicely. The performances all round are very strong.
I am sure you will enjoy this outstanding drama.