The Magdalene Sisters

Name: The Magdalene Sisters
Genre: Drama, History
Released: 2002-08-30T00:00:00.000Z
Rating: 7.5

About The Magdalene Sisters

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

The Magdalene Sisters (2002) is a history film directed by Peter Mullan. Its themes are ireland, nun, catholic, and sexual harassment.

Anne-Marie Duff appears as Margaret, Nora-Jane Noone as Bernadette, Dorothy Duffy as Rose, and Geraldine McEwan as Sister Bridget. It runs 119 minutes and was released in August 2002.

The screenplay is by Peter Mullan. It was produced by Dumfries & Galloway Council, Element Pictures, and Fís Éireann/Screen Ireland. The film began as real events.

The Devils, Benedetta, and The Devil's Doorway make useful companions to The Magdalene Sisters, all filed under convent (nunnery) and sin. TMDB voters put it at 7.5 out of 10 across 493 votes and it carries a R rating.