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Where to watch The Magdalene Sisters (2002) tonight

The Magdalene Sisters (2002) runs 1 h 59 min, is rated R in the US and averages 7.5 from 493 TMDB members. Three young Irish women struggle to maintain their spirits while they endure dehumanizing abuse as inmates of a Magdalene Sisters Asylum.

Runtime
1 h 59 min — ends 9:59 pm if you start at 8:00 pm
Rated
R (US)
Genres
Drama, History
Released
August 30, 2002
TMDB rating
7.5 / 10 from 493 votes
Director
Peter Mullan
Starring
Anne-Marie Duff, Nora-Jane Noone, Dorothy Duffy, Geraldine McEwan
Language
English
Good for a group? Better for one or two who will actually watch.Drama and History reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point. Rated R in the US — check who is in the room.

Where to watch it tonight

Streaming availability by JustWatch. In the US, as of 2026-11-05: Kanopy (free), Hoopla (free).

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Questions people ask

How long is The Magdalene Sisters?
The Magdalene Sisters is 1 h 59 min long (119 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 9:59 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.
What is The Magdalene Sisters rated?
The Magdalene Sisters is rated R in the US.
Is The Magdalene Sisters a good movie to watch with a group?
Better for one or two who will actually watch. Drama and History reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point. Rated R in the US — check who is in the room.
Where can I stream The Magdalene Sisters?
In the US, as of 2026-11-05: Kanopy (free), Hoopla (free). Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).

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