The Lost Children of Tuam
When amateur historian Catherine Corless begins examining records from a former Mother and Baby Home in Tuam, Co. Galway, she stumbles upon evidence pointing towards a deeply troubling past. Refusing to let the questions go, she embarks on a painstaking investigation, putting her in conflict with the Church, State, and local town. As official resistance mounts, and unsettling discoveries emerge, her determination challenges powerful institutions, exposing a hidden chapter of Ireland's past that many would rather keep hidden.
Directed by Frank Berry · Drama · History · 84 min · 2026
Trailer
Director
Frank Berry
Studio
BBC Film / Element Pictures
Release
2026-09-25
Runtime
84 min
Genres
Drama, History
Cast & Characters
Catherine Corless
Monica Dolan
Andrew Bennett
Ian McElhinney
Funeral Attendee (uncredited)
Ian Dillon
Old Man
Thomas Hopkins
Ruth McCabe
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The Lost Children of Tuam was directed by Frank Berry.
Fan & Critic Buzz
The movie "The Lost Children of Tuam" has received positive reactions from viewers who are happy to see more movies and media exposing the truth about abuse, including a Catholic church that allegedly punished young women for getting pregnant. Reviewers also praised the portrayal of Catherine Corless, a hero who died in one of these "homes", and expressed outrage at the ongoing issue of child abuse. Many people have used hashtags like #TheLostChildrenOfTuam, #StopChildAbuse, and #RespectForWomen to express their support for those affected by this tragedy.
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Happy that more movies/ media are unsealing the truth about abuse, so important
@LaJinn25 · 88 likesAnyone that have read The Lost Child of Philomena Lee knows what horribla places these "homes" were. Young women were punished simply for getting pregnant. The catolic church is a bottomless pit of emothinal and physical abuse
@CMT_-tt4iv · 69 likes800 in Tuam, 900 in Cork, 1,100 in Roscrea. Tuam is the tip of this horrific iceberg. It's not worth stopping to get to the bottom of all this, to finally give a name & voice to those who couldn't do it for themselves.
@johnogrady5298 · 19 likesCatherine Corless (played here by Monica Dolan) was a hero! 👏
@stephenmurphy2212 · 102 likesThere can be no room anywhere for people who harm children, in any way, nor those who benefit from it. And if you think it’s not happening now, well….
@brentlewiis · 39 likesHorrendous past. Catherine Corless is beyond heroic ❤. Remembering all the Precious Babies 🤍✨️🙏💐
@cb.celebrant · 19 likesJust looked up this story and wow is it horrifying. Especially how long it took for an investigation to happen
@kate_6436 · 15 likesthis looks absolutely harrowing
@echolot · 19 likes
