The Lost Children of Tuam (12A)

The Lost Children of Tuam
Frank Berry | Ireland, UK | 2026 | 84m | 12A

A powerful and deeply moving film, THE LOST CHILDREN OF TUAM portrays the uncovering of a shocking scandal and one woman's fight for justice, following in the footsteps of previous titles such as Small Things Like These and Philomena. 

In rural Ireland, amateur historian Catherine Corless begins researching a former institution for unmarried mothers and their children, uncovering a shocking hidden history of loss. Based on the true story and featuring a powerful performance from BAFTA winner Monica Dolan (Mr Bates vs The Post Office), THE LOST CHILDREN OF TUAM is a deeply moving portrait of one woman’s fight for justice.

Contains upsetting scenes, discrimination references.

★★★★★ Morning Star
"Monica Dolan is remarkable" ★★★★ The Times
"A powerful tribute to a relentless search for truth" Irish Independent
"Monica Dolan is excellent" ★★★★ The Guardian
★★★★ The Irish Times
"The Lost Children of Tuam may just be the most important film of 2026" ★★★★★ Close-up Culture