The Magdalene Sisters (2002): cast, story & where to watch
2002 · Film · ★ 7.4
Released in 2002, The Magdalene Sisters is a drama and history film directed by Peter Mullan, running about 119 minutes. “In a place that defied belief their only hope was each other.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Four women are given into the custody of the Magdalene sisterhood asylum to correct their sinful behavior: Crispina and Rose have given birth to a premarital child, Margaret got raped by her cousin and the orphan Bernadette had been repeatedly caught flirting with the boys. All have to work in a laundry under the strict supervision of the nuns, who break their wills through sadistic punishment.
Who’s in it. The Magdalene Sisters stars Anne-Marie Duff as Margaret, Nora-Jane Noone as Bernadette, Dorothy Duffy as Rose and Geraldine McEwan as Sister Bridget, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.4/10, The Magdalene Sisters has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $21M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Magdalene Sisters page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Magdalene Sisters tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Magdalene Sisters (2002)?
- In US, The Magdalene Sisters is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Magdalene Sisters worth watching?
- The Magdalene Sisters holds an audience score of 7.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and history. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Magdalene Sisters?
- The Magdalene Sisters stars Anne-Marie Duff, Nora-Jane Noone, Dorothy Duffy, Geraldine McEwan and Eileen Walsh.
- When was The Magdalene Sisters released?
- The Magdalene Sisters was released in 2002, with a runtime of about 119 minutes.