# The Magdalene Sisters (2002) — Celluloid fact sheet

Source: https://celluloidscore.com/movies/the-magdalene-sisters-2002/
Last reviewed: 2026-08-31

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Celluloid Score | 82% |
| Editorial Rating | 91/100 |
| Audience Snapshot | 88% (excluded from composite) |
| Metascore | 83/100 |
| Letterboxd | 3.8/5 |
| IMDb | 7.7/10 |
| Director | Peter Mullan |
| Genres | Drama, History |
| Runtime | 119 min |
| Festival premiere | Venice 2002 (Golden Lion) |

## Quick answer

The Magdalene Sisters (2002) earns a 82% Celluloid Score — Recommended. The Magdalene Sisters — Golden Lion at Venice 2002. A landmark festival winner on Celluloid. Metascore 83/100. Directed by Peter Mullan.

## Celluloid verdict

The Magdalene Sisters — Golden Lion at Venice 2002. A landmark festival winner on Celluloid.

## Synopsis

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

## Cast

Anne-Marie Duff, Nora-Jane Noone, Dorothy Duffy, Geraldine McEwan, Eileen Walsh, Mary Murray, Eamonn Owens, Britta Smith, Peter Mullan, Eithne McGuinness

## Accolades

Premiered at Venice 2002, where it won the Golden Lion.

## Common questions

**Is The Magdalene Sisters worth watching?**
The Magdalene Sisters holds a 82% Celluloid Score. The Magdalene Sisters — Golden Lion at Venice 2002. A landmark festival winner on Celluloid.

**What is The Magdalene Sisters about?**
Three young Irish women struggle to maintain their spirits while they endure dehumanizing abuse as inmates of a Magdalene Sisters Asylum.

**Who directed The Magdalene Sisters?**
The Magdalene Sisters (2002) was directed by Peter Mullan.

**What is the Celluloid Score of The Magdalene Sisters?**
82% — calculated from available Celluloid editorial (91/100), Metascore (83/100), Letterboxd (3.8/5), and IMDb (7.7/10) inputs. Audience sentiment is excluded.

**Where can I watch The Magdalene Sisters?**
Streaming availability varies by region — see the The Magdalene Sisters page for current options.

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